| Welcome to the Religious Action Network (RAN)
The Africa Action Religious Action Network (RAN) brings
together faith leaders from different races and cultures to work
for political, economic and social justice in Africa by changing
U.S. policies toward the continent.
RAN is an interfaith network of religious leaders and their communities
committed to shaping U.S. Africa relations by mobilizing a prophetic
witness committed to the social dimensions of religious teachings
and to organizing for justice in U.S.-Africa relations.
Through direct advocacy, public education, and collective prayer
and meditation, RAN seeks to change the policies of U.S. government
and institutions toward Africa.
Today, RAN seeks to support justice and peace in Africa with a
specific focus on removing the burden of illegitimate debt that
impedes Africa’s development and its struggle against HIV/AIDS.
With you as a member, the Religious Action Network can
provide a critically important voice of faith for Africa in the
U.S.
Please join today, and strengthen the fight for justice
in Africa!
A History of Struggle The work
of Africa Action’s RAN is grounded in the legacy of the Religious
Action Network founded by the American Committee on Africa (ACOA),
one of Africa Action’s predecessor organizations.
In 1988, Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Canon Frederick B. Williams
convened the ACOA Religious Action Network. A trailblazer for Africa,
Dr. Walker led RAN during the successful final years of the fight
against South African apartheid.
Why a RAN?
RAN accepts the role of the faith community in advocating for basic,
God-given human rights. RAN speaks out against harmful U.S. policies
toward Africa, and against the great disparities in resources, attention
and support given to Africa compared to other regions of the world.
The Religious Action Network Informs, Links,
Empowers
INFORMS: RAN member congregations get information
about Africa and U.S.-Africa policy which the traditional media
does not provide. RAN updates its members via mailings, speaker
tours, congregational meetings and regional consultations.
LINKS: RAN congregations make direct links with
African leaders, organizations and congregations.
EMPOWERS: RAN engages member congregations in
nationwide campaigns designed to foster a positive shift in U.S.Africa
relations that will benefit Africans.
RAN Members Commit
- To hold one “Africa Service” a year to highlight
not only the cultural richness of the continent, but the responsibility
to support Africa’s present priorities by changing U.S.
policies
- To mobilize their communities in response to Africa Action’s
initiatives at least once a year
Africa Action Commits
- To provide planning materials for the annual “Africa Services”,
including prayers, scriptures references, and readings
- To send regular mailings to RAN members with updates about Africa
Action, developments in Africa and timely and effective ways to
take action
Join Now!
Africa Action invites you to join the Religious Action Network.
You can join RAN by clicking on the Membership Form below, filling
it out and returning it to us by FAX or snail mail. You can also
e-mail us your intent to join RAN at outreach[at]africaaction.org.
Please include all the information on the form in your e-mail. Thank
you for your commitment to justice in Africa and we look forward
to welcoming you as a part of this vibrant network. |
Religious Action Network
