Africa

nobel peace prize

AFSC's Shan Cretin wrote to this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureates to congratulate them on their achievements and to encourage them in their work for peace.

Shan visits Burundi "Peace Village"

Shan Cretin, AFSC General Secretary joins clean up campaign aimed at enhancing social cohesion at a "Peace Village" outside Bujumbura, Burundi.
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AFSC General Secretary Shan Cretin visited Burundi last week to see our work to support that country's Truth and Reconcilation process.

Shan planing in Africa

Shan completes the planing of a plank for a door to be used in the building of a new home in Hatcliffe Extension.
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General Secretary Shan Cretin sent this report on her visit to the Hatcliffee Extension in Zimbabwe.

Meeting with Shan and Father Barry Harrod Barry of Silveira House

From left, Shan Cretin, Fr. Barry Harrod of Silveira House, and Nthanbiseng Nkomo of AFSC’s Zimbabwe program discuss the Hatcliffe project.

General Secretary Shan Cretin reports back during her visit to AFSC's programs in Africa.

refugees standing in line waiting for aid

Refugees standing in line waiting for aid to be dispersed.

Photo: Christine Mbito

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Countries in the Horn of Africa are facing the worst food crisis in the world today and Somalia is the hardest hit.  According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, drought, conflict, and skyrocketing food prices have produced this tragic situation.  The UN has declared a famine that affects southern Somalia.  This is a rare designation and its use highlights the severity of the crisis.

Dayton Game 2011

On July 2, bright yellow and crisp white T-shirts marked two teams vying for a win on the soccer field.  For the second year, AFSC’s Dayton (Ohio) Refugee Justice Program sponsored a tournament for young refugees from Africa.  Their home countries include Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan, Eritrea,  the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana.  More than 60 participants appreciated the opportunity to play their favorite sport and to share their experiences in the greater Dayton area. 

Dekha Ibrahim Abdi

Dekha during a meeting with AFSC staff in Philadelphia.

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It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the death of a beloved friend and colleague, Dekha Ibrahim Abdi, internationally known and honored peacebuilder and activist. Dekha died, July 14, 2011 from injuries incurred in a vehicle accident that killed her husband at the site last week. They leave behind four children.