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+254 716 123 123Anglican Provinces in Africa have witnessed the election of the first crop of six Anglican women bishops in the entire continent. This presents a great opportunity as the position of the bishop is that of influence, authority and power. On 11th January 2024, the six African Anglican female bishops; Bishop Filemona Teta of Angola; Bishop Vicentia Kgabe of Lesotho; Bishop Dalcy Dlamini of Eswatini; Bishop Elizabeth Awut of South Sudan; Bishop Rose Okeno of Butere, Kenya; and Bishop Emily Onyango of Bondo, Kenya - collectively known as the “Africa Six’ gathered at St Paul’s University in Nairobi, Kenya to share their ideas and inspirations about “Christian Leadership for the 21st Century.”
A Centre established by the six African Anglican Women Bishops with the aim of transforming Africa and beyond.
A Continent where Africa’s faith leaders are transformed for greater impact.
Train, develop, equip, and inspire Africa’s faith leaders as gatekeepers for society.
Justice, Engagement, Reasoning, Scripture, Collaboration, Integrity (JERSCI)
Judges 4:9 (NIV)
As CAWLRA, we will engage with Anglican Churches across Africa to support the Church in its mission and in developing leadership that advances its vision.
The issue of safety and protection of women business enterprises is key, especially those working in the informal economy where there are numerous stories of killings, harassment and rape of female dealers that has resulted into stress and constant fear. Unequal distribution of resources in Africa leads to unsustainable development. Marginalization of women in the development process affects livelihoods in Africa particularly because women are the ones who bear the brunt of family care and sustainability.
To facilitate practical leadership development focusing on women but also extended to all faith leaders.
To enable mentorship of young women and women clergy for leadership in the Anglican Church and beyond.
To equip faith leaders with relevant advocacy tools, conscientization and creation care awareness and how all these affect gender justices from a faith perspective
To offer a research platform on emerging issues and their nexus to climate-change, poverty, justice, conflict transformation, peace building, and food security.
The “Africa Six” includes Bishop Filemona Teta of Angola;
The “Africa Six” includes Bishop Filemona Teta of Angola;
The “Africa Six” includes Bishop Filemona Teta of Angola;
The “Africa Six” includes Bishop Filemona Teta of Angola;
Anglican Women Bishops
Women Leaders in Africa face major challenges today. Given the societal structure they continue to be undermined by men with their voices remaining either silent or mute. Their talents remain hidden and grossly underutilized. Other challenges include gender based - violence, limited access to economic opportunities and political participation, and inadequate access to education and healthcare.
Ministry of Caring
Focus on Integrity
Commitment to Justice
Stewardship of Resources
Our Focus on Scripture, Reasoning & Tradition
"We represent a significant step forward for the inclusion of women in roles of spiritual and administrative authority. "
To facilitate practical leadership development focusing on women but also extended to all faith leaders.
To equip faith leaders with relevant advocacy tools, conscientization and creation care awareness and how all these affect gender justices from a faith perspective
To enable mentorship of young women and women clergy for leadership in the Anglican Church and beyond.
To offer a research platform on emerging issues and their nexus to climate-change, poverty, justice, conflict transformation, peace building, and food security.
To put in place a robust governance structure supported by a lean staff.
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