Derby Diocese and World Issues
Derby for Africa Initiative

In June 2008, Emmanuel Nebafuh, a Cameroonian refugee now living in Derby, walked barefoot from Derby to 10 Downing Street, to raise awareness of the lack of democracy in many African states, and to present a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to take stronger action on behalf of the oppressed peoples of Africa. Visit the Derby for Africa website, which gives more details of the walk and of future plans. These are expected to include a pan-African conference for students, and a walk across Africa by Emmanuel which is designed to raise one million signatures in support of a time limit for the term of office of African heads of state.

The Derby for Africa campaign is working in co-operation with some local churches, and you are urged to invite a speaker to give a presentation about the campaign to your own church. Contact Christopher Harrison for details.

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