for
more information, contact:
Programme
executive for Africa
tel.: +41 22 7916111/6215
fax: +41 22 788 0067
email: Contact |
Our
objectives are those of the Diakonia & Solidarity team, of
which the Africa desk is part:
To
foster ecumenical partnership, just relationships and a comprehensive
ecumenical response to human needs in Africa by sharing information
and promoting analysis and dialogue within the WCC staff and among
member churches and ecumenical partners.
To
foster the sharing of spiritual, material, cultural and other
resources among WCC member churches and ecumenical partners in
and across regions by nurturing reflection and common action towards
an ecumenical ethic of sharing
To
promote dignity and sustainable life in community by nurturing
ecumenical solidarity in and across regions through member churches
and ecumenical partners.
The
areas of specific responsibility are:
Analysis
and interpretation of the political, economic, social-cultural,
religious and ecumenical situation to assist the WCC and ecumenical
partners in developing a comprehensive and collaborative response
to the realities and priorities of the continent
Facilitation
of platforms such as regional groups and round tables for analysis,
dialogue and co-operation with regional partners and agencies
involved in development and ecumenical diakonia, mediation when
necessary, and the building of South-North and South-South partnerships.
Facilitation
of human development and capacity-building to equip churches and
ecumenical organizations in their ecumenical diakonia
Support
for and strengthening of efforts by churches and church-related
organizations to help communities in the daily struggle for life
with dignity and to respond to the concerns of people in critical
situations, including street children, women and uprooted people.
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