Tax and economic justice is central to sustainable development in Africa. Much as there has been remarkable progress recorded in recent years, Africa suffers economic inequalities in all the sub-regions across the continent.

In a continent marked by both vast wealth and persistent poverty, economic and tax injustices remain significant barriers to development, dignity, and equality. Across Africa, the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen. Illicit financial flows, tax evasion by multinational corporations, and regressive tax systems also reamin significant barriers to domestic resource mobilisation to finance development on the continent. Responding to these injustices is not only a civic duty but also a moral and spiritual obligation rooted in biblical principles of justice, stewardship, and love for neighbour.

The Christian faith calls for social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. Scriptures such as Proverbs 31:8–9 urge believers to "speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves" and "defend the rights of the poor and needy." By depriving communities of resources needed for healthcare, education, clean water, and employment, tax and economic injustices, violate these moral imperatives. Christian African youth need to be empowered and mobilized to view the fight against economic exploitation and unfair tax systems as part of their Christian witness in the world and ensure that their voices amplify the call for systems that reflect God's justice and righteousness.

Christian youth are uniquely positioned to lead in this area because they are often active in churches and faith-based institutions that already play critical roles in shaping values and driving community development. By using these platforms to educate congregations on the real impact of tax evasion and corrupt economic practices, young Christians can mobilize moral consciousness and civic action. When this is done, the church can become a hub for fiscal justice advocacy, helping communities understand that unjust economic systems are not just political problems, but spiritual ones that demand a prophetic response. This data depository aims at availing online resources that faith communities can use to engage in transformative advocacy for tax and economic justice.

 ‘Taxation is not an exclusive domain of economic planners and administrators. It is, more importantly, the concern of the people. The people should be involved in the process of deciding what to tax, whom to tax, and how to tax, as well as in collecting and spending tax revenues.’

 Citizens’ Review of the Tax System, the Philippines, 1994