In Rehoboth, Namibia, a new organizing effort is beginning to take shape—grounded in relationships, faith, and the leadership of local residents. The work is being led by Rev. Colin Perceval Gertze, a Methodist minister and community organizer, who is being…
The African philosophy of ubuntu—“I am because we are”—captures the heart of Faith in Action International’s work across the continent. What began a decade ago in Mumeya, Rwanda, with the construction of a 39-room health clinic, has grown into organizing in 34…
Rwanda: New organizing effort launched in Mushikili Following July training sessions, leaders in Mushikili conducted a listening campaign that identified a critical need: building a road to bring crops to market. Without waiting for government action, community members began…
“I didn’t want to see another mother needlessly die in childbirth” - Specioza Our organizing in Rwanda began in 2009 in the rural village of Mumeya, where mothers like Pauline and Specioza organized their neighbors to address a critical need:…
For Tanzanians in rural provinces of Muleba and Ngara, upcoming national elections in October may seem distant, but could have far reaching consequences in light of a diminishing foreign investment. To raise awareness, Faith in Action Tanzanian leader-organizers, Kevin Lazaro…
"Nobody else will build our future. We are the ones to take primary responsibility to build this clinic that will take care of mothers who will be delivering babies... we cannot hold the government responsible before we take ownership of…
For those unable to join our end of year Zoom call celebration in December, here is a short video that highlights some of the leaders and their 2024 achievements. We were delighted that Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, a key advisor to Pope…
Community organizing that began in rural Mumeya, Rwanda, has spread across Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana. Grassroots leaders in Rwanda are now working as organizers in 21 communities, teaching and coaching teams in new villages and leading an effort that planted 45,000…
In September, in Accra, Muslim and Christian women from Ghana and the U.S. gathered for SISTERS in SOLIDARITY: Women of Faith Building Power for Peace, Development and Social Change. The conference provided a powerful opportunity for women leaders to build…
Communities across Ghana face the challenge of overflowing garbage bins and piles of uncollected trash. When grassroots leaders from FAITH in Ghana Alliance ask their neighbors what change they want, better sanitation is often a top priority. And when it…
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