Churches and Faith-based organizations (FBOs) possess unique resources and community standing that can significantly contribute to peaceful and credible elections. Building constructive relationships with Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) is crucial for churches and FBOs to effectively leverage their influence and promote democratic processes.In collaboration with the African Union Commission African Governance Architecture – African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) secretariat, and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), the AACC has organized a series of webinars aiming to:Analyze the role of FBOs in peacebuilding and democratic processes.Examine the ACDEG framework and its application to FBO activities.Explore the relationship between national electoral laws and FBO engagement.Identify best practices and challenges faced by FBOs in their peacebuilding and democracy work.Develop recommendations for strengthening the role of the African Union, Multilateral Bodies, CSOs and FBOs in promoting peaceful and credible elections.The first webinar series is scheduled for 31st July 2025 at 14:30 EAT. It will focus on the Role of Churches & Faith-Based Organizations in Peacebuilding and Democracy: Introduction to the ACDEG and how it relates to Member State/National Electoral Laws.Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81945722793?pwd=C4xSBhAoURWbYdZiqxj4aDgUGzm5Zj.1Meeting ID: 819 4572 2793Passcode: 324772 

 With the theme, Africa: My Home. My Future., the AAYC is organized to mobilize and empower African youth to shift their resources from migrating out of Africa to building the continent into a prosperous, peaceful, and secure place they want it to be, live in, and desire to leave behind for their descendants to live in and flourish. The Congress plays a crucial role in building confidence, competency, solidarity, and unity of purpose among the young African people for Africa’s sustainable development.Since the inaugural All Africa Youth Congress held in Accra, Ghana, in 2022, the campaign has become a revolutionary force emitting impulses of change that compel youth in AACC member churches to own and work for the realization of the 17 SDGS and the AU Agenda 2063, address the socio-economic injustices that negatively affect Africa’s development and transform Africa’s narrative. Building on the momentum for Africa’s transformation built among young African people by the inaugural congress, the second AAYC will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 31st October to 5th November 2025.Please click here for more details