Faith communities demand action to end TB, a major killer in people living with HIV
The WCC-EAA is inviting a “letter writing action”, encouraging religious leaders and faith communities to speak out for action against Tuberculosis (TB).
As peace talks continue in South Sudan, faith groups share messages
As a High Level Revitalization Forum met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, met to discuss peace in South Sudan, faith groups shared clear messages urging an end to war and suffering.
WCC-UNICEF partnership vital for children in Tanzania
At the Conference on World Mission and Evangelism, held in Tanzania in March, WCC communications interviewed Rene van Dongen, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Representative. Van Dongen spoke about Churches’ Commitments to Children, which is now supported by more than 200 churches and partners worldwide. The initiative was created when the WCC and UNICEF facilitated a broad consultative process around the question ‘How can churches use their influence to improve children’s lives?’
Events
29 May 2018 Webinar on ending violence against children
10 June 2018 Global Day of Prayer to End Famine
15 - 21 June 2018 Central Committee meeting
21 June 2018 Pope Francis to visit the World Council of Churches
02 - 13 July 2018 Pastoral Challenges in a Multi-cultural and Multi-religious Context
07 - 20 July 2018 Youth in Asia Training for Religious Amity
14 - 20 July 2018 Young People Involved in Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development