26 August 2021
The Resilience Paradox: The Role of Faith Actors in Addressing Climate Challenges and Vulnerabilities Faced by Small Island Developing States
“Small island states are the proverbial canaries in the coal mine when it comes to climate change” H.E. Dr Walton Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States Anglicans are on the front line of the climate emergency, especially those living in Small […]
15 July 2021
Covid-19 in Africa: Concern grows over third wave of infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the pandemic situation in Africa could worsen, with a third wave of Covid-19 infections driven by new and faster spreading variants. Increasing numbers of countries are reporting the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant. Meanwhile less than 2% of the African population has been fully vaccinated, […]
30 June 2021
Surmonter l’hésitation face au vaccin contre la Covid-19. Partie 2 – contrer les fake news
L’Alliance Anglicane travaille actuellement sur deux dimensions du déploiement du vaccin Covid-19 : le plaidoyer pour un accès mondial équitable aux vaccins et le partage d’informations pour aider à surmonter l’hésitation à se faire vacciner. Dans la partie 1 de ces deux articles complémentaires sur la façon de surmonter l’hésitation à se faire vacciner, nous avons […]
Surmonter l’hésitation face au vaccin contre la Covid-19. Partie 1 – Répondre aux préoccupations et aux questions que l’on peut raisonnablement se poser
Un an après l’apparition de la pandémie, la Covid-19 continue d’avoir des effets dévastateurs dans le monde entier. La persistance du virus, les nouvelles vagues d’infection et l’émergence de variants signifient que des personnes dans le monde entier continuent de vivre avec la perte déchirante d’êtres chers, de liberté et de moyens de subsistance. Les […]
21 June 2021
Welcoming the Stranger this World Refugee Day
“This World Refugee Day, a time when we face an unprecedented migration crisis, we must remember and lift up in prayer all those who have been forcibly displaced from home and are in search of safety and security. We honor their journeys, their stories, and their courage, and we continue to advocate for the protection […]
18 June 2021
Remembering Precious and other survivors on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Mandy Marshall, the Director for Gender Justice at the Anglican Communion Office, has written this powerful blog to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, which falls on June 19th. Precious I remember how serene Precious’* face was, when I met her in Goma, DRC. She was very calm as […]
27 May 2021
Church responds to community needs amidst ongoing volcanic activity in Eastern Congo
On Saturday 22nd May, Mount Nyiragongo erupted near the city of Goma in Eastern DR Congo. A lake of molten lava spilled down its side and flowed towards the city. An immediate needs assessment by the Diocese of Goma development team reports that the lava flow brought destruction in its wake, burning buildings, roads, fields […]
25 May 2021
Equitable Covid-19 vaccine distribution – a call by the Archbishop of Canterbury and other global leaders
Leaders of global faith, humanitarian and health bodies have issued a joint call for a global response to Covid-19 which ensures equitable vaccine distribution across the world. The Archbishop of Canterbury heads the striking array of signatories, who include the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the WHO Director-General, the Executive Director […]
Celebrando Pentecostes: a Aliança Anglicana e o Desenvolvimento e Alívio Episcopal [Episcopal Relief & Development] Expandem as Capacidades em Desastres e Resiliência através do Curso de Resiliência
A Aliança Anglicana e o Desenvolvimento e Alívio Episcopal [Episcopal Relief & Development] criaram o Curso de Resiliência, uma troca de aprendizado cooperativo de um ano para aumentar a resiliência a desastres e a capacidade de resposta de congregações e dioceses ao redor da Comunhão Anglicana. Desde outubro de 2020, mais de 140 pessoas de […]
Celebrando Pentecostés: la Alianza Anglicana y la Agencia Episcopal para el Alivio y el Desarrollo fortalece las capacidades para afrontar el desastre y la resiliencia mediante el Curso sobre Resiliencia
La Alianza Anglicana y la Agencia Episcopal para el Alivio y el Desarrollo ha creado el Curso sobre Resiliencia, un intercambio de aprendizaje cooperativo de un año de duración para aumentar la resiliencia y la respuesta ante el desastre de congregaciones y diócesis de la Comunión Anglicana. En octubre de 2020, se inscribieron más de […]