Turn debt into hope
The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites its member churches to join the Global Ecumenical Debt Jubilee Campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope”—a united call to address the urgent crises of debt injustice and climate inequality. Drawing inspiration from Romans 5:5, “Hope does not disappoint,” the campaign envisions a future built on justice, compassion, and sustainability.
In line with the ecumenical New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) initiative, this campaign boldly connects debt cancellation with climate and ecological justice. Through partnerships with global organizations, including World Communion of Reformed Churches, Caritas Internationalis, Jubilee USA, and the Asia Pacific Movement on Debt and Development, the “Turn Debt into Hope” campaign amplifies the moral and ethical imperative to reform unjust financial systems for the good of people and the planet.
Key Campaign Goals
- Cancel and restructure unjust and unsustainable debt—immediately and without harmful economic policy conditions.
- Address the root causes of debt crises by reforming global financial systems to prioritize people and ecological wellbeing over profit.
- Establish a transparent and just debt framework under the United Nations to ensure fairness and accountability.
How You Can Get Involved
WCC member churches are encouraged to actively support the campaign by:
- Signing the Petition
Join the call for debt cancellation by signing the petition on the official campaign webpage: https://turndebtintohope.caritas.org.
- Sharing the Campaign
Promote the campaign materials across your websites, newsletters, and social media platforms to raise awareness.
- Contributing Biblio-theological Reflections, Prayers and other Liturgical Materials
Share reflections, prayers, and worship materials on the theme of Jubilee to inspire action for debt cancellation.
- Participating in Advocacy Events
Engage in key advocacy activities planned for 2025, including:
- IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings and the UN Financing for Development Forum (April, Washington DC and New York)
- Bonn Pre-COP30 Climate Conference (June, Bonn)
- International Conference on Financing for Development (June-July, Seville)
- G20 Leaders’ Summit (November, Johannesburg)
- UN Climate COP30 (November, Belem)
Take Action Today
As a global fellowship, we are called to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8). By joining the “Turn Debt into Hope” campaign, WCC member churches can advocate for justice, sustainability, and hope. Let us transform systems of oppression into pathways for renewal and equity, inspired by faith and united in love.
For more information on the campaign and sharing reflections and resources, please reach out to [email protected].