Fonds F4042 - Inter-Church Coalition on Africa Fonds

The Inter-Church Coalition on Africa (ICCAF) was established in 1982 by Canadian churches as a response to issues of human rights, and social and economic justice in Africa. Member Canadian churches collaborated and shared resources in order to work in solidarity and partnership with churches in Africa. The coalition aimed to support and initiate cooperative action between Canadian and Africa churches and to provide opportunities for mutual learning. ICCAF also worked with secular organizations both in Canada and Africa. Areas of work included: research and analysis of issues related to Africa; establishing dialogue on policy to promote creating policies that support human rights and equitable and sustainable development; producing resources for Canadians to learn about Africa in order to mobilize work in solidarity with Africa; networking and strategic coalition building to enhance opportunities to work in solidarity with Africa. The ICCAF consisted of a volunteer Board representing member churches, staff, working groups, and an informal cross Canada network to support and contribute to its work. In 2001 the work of ICCAF was absorbed by KAIROS.