The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is a community of advocates for responsible U.S. relations with Africa. AFJN stresses issues of peacebuilding, human rights and social justice that tie directly into Catholic social teaching. AFJN works closely with Catholic missionary congregations and numerous Africa-focused coalitions of all persuasions to advocate for USA economic and political policies that will benefit Africa's poor majority, facilitate an end to armed conflict, establish equitable trade and investment with Africa and promote sustainable development.

AFJN's support base is primarily built on the Catholic missionary community in the USA and in Africa. AFJN is an extension of missionary witness in the difficult yet important arena of USA political decisions that affect African people.

WHAT WE DO:

The Africa Faith and Justice Network acts as a voice to inform and motivate people to take action in their local communities and internationally.  We work closely with many constituents on the ground all over Africa as well as with individuals and congregations in the US.   We have three levels of organizing that you can get involved in:

• Grassroots organizing and advocacy:
  Spreading knowledge and gaining widespread support is so important to changing mindsets and influencing our policymakers.  You can attend or host an event to raise awareness and educate your community on situations in Africa that need our attention.  Sign petitions, write letters to your government officials and show them you care about Africa.
• Individual and Congregational Membership:
  Both individuals and congregations are important to spreading our mission and supporting the work we do - in fact we can't do it without you!  Members are kept up to date on our happenings, receive our newsletter and participate in our annual conference.
• Political Advocacy:
  While community based organizing is very important, there are other barriers that prevent the spread of justice.  We focus on lobbying for policy changes in our government that support a more just and peaceful world by meeting with government officials and pushing for resolutions and actions on specific issues that need our attention.

For more information go to: www.afjn.org