The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) has continued to technically support the work of the Africa Faith Actors Network for Climate Justice (AFAN-CJ) and Economic Justice Champions across the continent. This has amplified faith actions in the areas of ecological and economic justice. The particular interest of faith actors in ecological and economic justice issues is informed by the fact that environmental and economic matters raise ethical and moral questions that demand their responses. Thus, the planned continental capacity strengthening session in Nairobi is meant to create a platform for deepening the capacity of members on environmental care and stewardship, as well as advocacy efforts on economic justice at the continental and global levels. Thus, the meeting will also contribute to the faith positions for engagement at policy platforms such as the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa and the African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN), as well as COP30 in Brazil. Furthermore, the is meant to harmonize conversations around climate and economic justice. Ecological and economic justice will become the rallying call for the faith actors in Africa.  

Churches and Faith-based organizations (FBOs) possess unique resources and community standing that can significantly contribute to peaceful and credible elections. Building constructive relationships with Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) is crucial for churches and FBOs to effectively leverage their influence and promote democratic processes.In collaboration with the African Union Commission African Governance Architecture – African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) secretariat, and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), the AACC has organized a series of webinars aiming to:Analyze the role of FBOs in peacebuilding and democratic processes.Examine the ACDEG framework and its application to FBO activities.Explore the relationship between national electoral laws and FBO engagement.Identify best practices and challenges faced by FBOs in their peacebuilding and democracy work.Develop recommendations for strengthening the role of the African Union, Multilateral Bodies, CSOs and FBOs in promoting peaceful and credible elections.The first webinar series is scheduled for 31st July 2025 at 14:30 EAT. It will focus on the Role of Churches & Faith-Based Organizations in Peacebuilding and Democracy: Introduction to the ACDEG and how it relates to Member State/National Electoral Laws.Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81945722793?pwd=C4xSBhAoURWbYdZiqxj4aDgUGzm5Zj.1Meeting ID: 819 4572 2793Passcode: 324772