Faith
Shared spiritual conviction becomes practical solidarity.
Great Lakes Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Reconciliation
Different faiths. One courageous peace.
We bring religious actors and communities together across the African Great Lakes to prevent violence, heal division and advance a just, reconciled future.
Our conviction
Peace is not the work of one tradition or one nation. It is a shared moral responsibility.
7countries in the regional vision
13interconnected thematic areas
3working languages
1shared commitment to peace
Why GLICFPR
A moral infrastructure for lasting peace.
Conflict crosses borders. So must cooperation. GLICFPR creates a trusted interfaith platform for dialogue, mediation, reconciliation, humanitarian solidarity and sustainable development - rooted in human dignity and led close to communities.
Justice
Peace must protect dignity, rights and equal belonging.
Healing
Truth, memory and reconciliation rebuild social trust.
Integrity
Transparent institutions make durable partnerships possible.
Integrated action
Peace is built from many directions.
Our constitutional mandate connects dialogue, justice, youth leadership, humanitarian care, climate resilience and regional cooperation.
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Interfaith dialogue
Convening diverse traditions around a shared agenda for peace.
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Peacebuilding
Supporting mediation and community-led conflict transformation.
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Reconciliation
Advancing healing, truth-telling and restorative approaches.
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Youth and women
Expanding leadership and participation in peace processes.
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Humanitarian solidarity
Standing with refugees, displaced people and affected communities.
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Climate justice
Linking environmental stewardship to peace and human security.
Built for trust
See governance structureAccountability begins with clear institutions.
The Constitution provides for a General Assembly, Executive Council, Advisory Board, Secretariat, thematic departments and regional branches. Public governance documents and verified reports will be added as they are adopted.
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Help turn shared faith into shared action.
Faith institutions, civil-society organisations, community leaders and individuals committed to peace are invited to help shape this regional coalition.
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