Catholic Relief Services launched the Africa Campaign: Africa Rising, Hope and Healing in 2001. Africa Rising Hope and Healing invites Catholics in the U.S. to stand in solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Africa through prayer, dialogue and advocacy.

In November of 2001, the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops authored a pastoral statement A Call to Solidarity with Africa that challenges the Catholic church in the U.S. to support the Catholic church in Africa in its efforts to work for peace, justice and development on the continent.

WHAT CAN SCHOOLS AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS DO?

 Together with a talented group of secondary educators who participated in CRS’ Frontiers of Justice program, we have combined the challenges of A Call to Solidarity with Africa and Africa Rising to create concrete resources for your secondary school. The resources include an Africa Retreat, a School-Wide Program, and HIV/AIDS Curriculum.

 See Also:

CRS Programs for Secondary Educators

Food Fast -CRS' hunger awareness program for teens!

Frontiers of Justice -overseas experience for secondary educators!

Operation Rice Bowl -CRS' Lenten program for all ages!

Resources for Grassroots Advocacy - on multiple policy issues!

Work of Human Hands - fair trade craft program!

WHAT ELSE CAN I OR MY PARISH DO?

 Visit the USCCB website on the Church in Africa for updates and ideas/resources.