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Africa Faith and Justice Network  

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  • The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is a faith organization created by the Catholic communities comprising the Missionaries of Africa, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritains), and the Society of African Missions, founded in 1983, with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. AFJN provides advocacy on issues that affect Africa, fostering justice and peace, and educating Americans about Africa. The AFJN is financed by institutional and individual members who are concerned with justice and the need to mobilize Americans and influence American government policies in favor of Africa. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Africa Faith and Justice Network]

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