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Mit seinem Solidaritätsbesuch im Sudan stärkt der ÖRK das Fundament für einen Frieden

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen hat eine Delegation geleitet, die vom 18.–22. April den Sudan besucht hat. Zu dieser ökumenischen Gruppe gehörten der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK), die Gesamtafrikanische Kirchenkonferenz, das ACT-Bündnis, die Vereinigung der Bischofskonferenzen Ostafrikas Global Ministries, die Gemeinschaft christlicher Räte und Kirchen in den Großen Seen und am Horn von Afrika, das General Board of Global Ministries der Vereinigten Methodistischen Kirche und die Norwegische Kirchenhilfe.

In solidarity visit to Sudan, WCC strengthens foundations for peace

The World Council of Churches led a delegation on a visit to Sudan from 18-22 April. The ecumenical group included the World Council of Churches (WCC), All Africa Conference of Churches, ACT Alliance, Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa Global Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa, General Board Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, and Norwegian Church Aid. 

A table with space for everyone

Under the theme “That the World May Know”, the Global Christian Forum (GCF) kicks off its Fourth Global Gathering, in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, 16 April. 

Embracing unity, faith, and hope: a conversation with Samson Waweru

Samson Waweru, a visually impaired Kenyan, holds the position of executive director at the Kenya Society for the Blind. In this capacity, he is responsible for executing a comprehensive mandate aimed at assisting blind and visually impaired individuals in Kenya. His focus encompasses areas such as prevention, education, rehabilitation, employment, and overall welfare. Beyond his professional duties, Samson also serves as the vice-chair of the St Cosmas and Damianos Cathedral in Nairobi, showcasing his dedication to both his professional and spiritual obligations.

Religious leaders observe elections in Democratic Republic of Congo

To promote transparent, democratic, and peaceful elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the All Africa Conference of Churches, with the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa, appointed international ecumenical observers to observe the elections on 20 December.