The African Council for Religious Leaders – Religions for Peace (ACRL-RfP)
The ACRL-RfP is a continental coalition of different faith organizations, faith communities and religious leaders in the continent, working together to advance peace, sustainable development and shared well-being. ACRL-RfP’s goal is to promote a multi-religious identity, representative multi-religious structures and multi-religious cooperation at all levels in the continent. This document is intended to guide the implementation of its interventions to realise impactful results that are aligned with the vision, mission, goals and mandate of ACRL-RfP.
Our Vision
Sustainable peace and justice in Africa.
Our Mission
Mobilizing religious leaders and their communities to build peaceful, just, hopeful and harmonious societies in Africa.
Mandate
The mandate of African Council of Religious Leaders- Religions for Peace (ACRL-RfP) is, in obedience to God, to generate interfaith space and establish platforms and networks for actors and different faiths to deliver common action in the promotion of harmony and the sustainable progress of all the people of Africa.
ACRL-RfP is unique since it was the first one in the continent to bring together different faiths in working for a common goal. By doing this, the organization seeks to consolidate and institutionalize interfaith and multi-religious cooperation in Africa. The focus has been on continental and sub-regional programmes on conflict transformation, sustainable development and network development, among the religious leaders, communities, women and the youth.
Our Programs
Integral Human Development
We recognize the wholeness of human life. That every person, everywhere, achieves a state of personal well-being in an environment that respects the sacredness of life and dignity of every individual.
Environment
The sustainability crisis facing Africa and the rest of the world consists of dozens of interconnected environmental, social and economic issues.
Peace & Justice
Justice and harmony are essential prerequisites for maintaining, achieving and making societal cohesion.
Institutional Strengthening
ACRL – RfP is committed to supporting the work of its network members as they provide high quality, comprehensive, and sustainable services to the poor and those suffering injustice.
News & Press Releases
Renowned Religious Scholar Joins ACRL-RfP Advisory Board, Boosting Commitment to Interfaith Cooperation
Our Partners
