Africa Action: Activism for Africa Since 1953
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.
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 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.
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 Committ
- 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 Committs
- 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
