Our Approach

Religious Freedom Program

At ACPF, we protect and promote religious freedom as a fundamental human right that upholds human dignity, social harmony, and democratic governance. Guided by biblical values and constitutional principles, we advocate for legal and policy environments that safeguard freedom of religion, belief, conscience, and expression. ACPF is ecumenical. Through this approach, we work collaboratively with various Christian communities to foster unity, mutual respect, and collective action in defending religious liberty, enabling people of faith to live out their convictions and contribute meaningfully to society without discrimination or coercion across Africa.

Protection of Freedom of Conscience

Defending the right of individuals and institutions to live out their faith without coercion, discrimination, or legal compromise.

Safeguarding Religious Institutions

Advocating against undue government interference and policies that restrict religious practice or autonomy.

How we work

Our Objective

Promoting and protecting the freedom to believe, practice, and express faith without interference across Africa.

Religious safeguards

Develop policy briefs and legal memoranda to African governments to safeguard religious freedom and address threats such as Religious extremism and persecution.

Unified advocacy

Provide training and resources to Christian professionals and church leaders on religious freedom laws and rights-based advocacy.

Worldwide observance

Mobilize every Country chapter to observe the annual ecumenical “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.”

Capacity building

Equip religious leaders and Christian professionals with knowledge and tools to engage effectively on religious freedom issues.

Faith research

Conduct periodic research on the state of faith in various African countries and, using such reports, initiate evidence-based advocacy for religious freedom.

Religious tolerance

Launch public awareness campaigns in the Africa countries, promoting religious tolerance, mutual respect, and freedom of faith.

Faith Partnerships

Build strategic partnerships with churches, faith-based organizations, and civil society actors to strengthen the voice of believers in the various African countries.

Religious Support

Offer technical support and guidance to institutions and communities facing religious discrimination and interference.