presented by francis kuria. built on the three main pillars the global connection with religions...
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Built on the three main pillarsThe global connection with Religions for
Peace, drawing on its methods and approaches
The faith communities in Africa united in the diversity and solid foundation of faith
Embedded in the national councils as the feet firmly entrenched on the ground
ACRL Building the Linkages
ACRL draws vital structural lessons – the basic architecture of interfaith
ACRL through this alliance has a voice in the UN system and global movements– e.g. with UNICEF and UNDP, ICAN among others
ACRL is able to resource its actions through this connection – HACI example, NORAD etc
Toolkits and methods – Finance manuals, HIV Toolkits, SALW, Model IRC Constitution
Engagement with international campaigns International learning – IRCK has been able to share its
Faith for Life model with IRC - Myanmar
Connection with RfP Int’l
The major religious communities in Africa need to interact to address issues of common concerns
Many issues affecting parts of the continent are contiguous across national boundaries◦ Karamoja Cluster has conflicts between communities in Kenya, South
Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda. Solving in one country will have no impact Development dialogue in international forums requires pan-
African voices e.g. Post-2015 Development Agenda, Jubilee Debt Campaign etc
In some instances, external voices needed to strengthen local action e.g. CAR, Burundi, South Sudan
Engagement with Africa Union and sub-regional bodies e.g. in East Africa we are building the IRC-EA to engage with the East Africa Community
Pan-African Interreligious cooperation
Building and capacitating NIRCs
Youth re - engagement to fight HIV/AIDS Ban Nuclear Weapons Campaign in Kenya Civil Society Forum and the Vienna Conference on the
humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons Peace March, Media campaign and tree planting Psychosocial Conflict Analysis Tool Kit Youth Peace Forum Seeds of Faith Youth in Action Conference Youth Mark the World AIDS day
Africa Interfaith Youth Network
Dissemination of our Institutional Strengthening Process
Revival of several IRC that are tottering or inactive especially in Ghana, Botswana and Rwanda
Establish sub-regional networks in West, Central and Southern Africa as institutional strengthening hubs
Build the Union of Islamic Councils of Africa to have more effective dialogue between Christian and Muslims in Africa
Strengthen the Africa Women of Faith Network
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND NETWORK BUILDING – Way Forward
National councils and their leaders have primary mandate to deal with national issues
National councils create the institutional mechanisms that have knowledge of local contexts
National councils have connections with governments and local communities to deal with issues sustainably
National councils have mandate to build the capacity of the religious leaders to take concrete action
National council have the authority to create local interfaith dialogue mechanisms that transform local narratives in peace, reconciliation and development
Working with national councils