Advancing Justice, Health
& Human Dignity
Across Southern Africa

A regional movement uniting 11 Councils of Churches across 11 nations — driving transformative impact in health, gender justice, and human dignity for all people.

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11 Nations
Countries served
11 Councils
of Churches coordinated
240+ Churches
Member denominations
World Council of Churches
Member organisation
Since 1980
44 years of impact
Community gathering in Southern Africa
1980 Est. Southern Africa
Who We Are

A Movement Rooted in
Faith & Justice

FOCCISA Health & Gender Justice Network is a faith-driven force for transformation in Southern Africa. We coordinate Councils of Churches across 11 nations, working alongside NGOs, community leaders, and global partners to ensure the equality and dignity of every human being, irrespective of gender, social status, health, ethnicity, or belief.

We are not a denomination. We are a regional movement for justice, healing, and human flourishing.

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Our Work

Five Pillars of Transformation

Health Advocacy

Championing HIV/AIDS response, sexual & reproductive health rights, and equitable healthcare access through faith-based networks.

Gender Justice

Dismantling structural inequality through gender transformation toolkits, GBV prevention, and capacity building within churches.

Community Empowerment

Mobilising grassroots communities, training local champions, and creating platforms where every voice, especially the marginalised, matters.

Faith & Social Impact

Harnessing the moral authority of the church to advance human rights, facilitate interfaith dialogue, and transform social norms.

Policy & Dialogue

Engaging SADC, the AU, and national governments to shape inclusive policies that protect the dignity of all people.

Our Impact

Decades of Measurable Change

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Initiatives

Flagship Programmes

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One Body Project
Health & Rights

The One Body Project

Addressing HIV/AIDS, Gender-Based Violence, and violence against marginalised communities through church networks across all 11 countries, since 2004.

📍 11 Countries
Created in God's Image toolkit
Gender Justice

Created in God's Image, Gender Toolkit

A comprehensive gender transformation resource developed through six years of research, enabling churches to become spaces of genuine equality and safety.

📍 Regional
Interfaith Leadership Dialogues
Dialogue & Inclusion

Interfaith Leadership Dialogues

Safe, structured dialogues between church leaders and marginalised communities, building understanding, reducing violence, and promoting dignity across the region.

📍 Southern Africa
Insights

Stories of Change

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Dialogues between religious leaders
August 25, 2024

Dialogues Between Religious Leaders and LGBT Persons Open New Pathways to Peace

Across six Southern African nations, FOCCISA-facilitated dialogues are breaking cycles of stigma and violence, one conversation at a time.

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Latest Updates
March 2024

FOCCISA Calls on SADC to Address Rising Xenophobia with Regional Action

Policy & Advocacy
January 2024

GBV Programme Launched in Zambia, Zimbabwe & Mozambique

Health & Gender
October 2023

Faith Leaders Commit to Zero Tolerance on Domestic Violence at Regional Summit

Faith & Society
July 2023

Church Audit Reveals Progress and Gaps in Gender Mainstreaming

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Bring your skills, voice, and passion to our regional network of advocates, trainers, and dialogue facilitators.

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Your support directly funds health advocacy, gender justice programmes, and community dialogues across Southern Africa.

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Align your organisation, church, or foundation with one of Africa's most trusted faith-based advocacy networks.

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Join regional summits, dialogues, trainings, and assemblies shaping the future of justice in Southern Africa.

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Join the Movement for Justice & Dignity

Across 11 nations and thousands of communities, FOCCISA is proving that faith and justice are not separate, they are inseparable.

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