The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) is participating in a continent-wide commemoration of the Africans Rising theme on the 25th May 2017. The African Union has declared 25 May the Africa Day, mainly to reflect on the meaning of liberation from colonialism. OAIC as a Christian network of indigenous churches across Africa is, therefore, …
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The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) has partnered with the Israel Embassy in Kenya to sensitise people and engage communities on the importance of conserving nature through tree planting. Rev. Phyllis Byrd Ochilo, the Director of Just Communities notes that this partnership is part of a larger initiative by OAIC that seeks to plant …
Christ Holy Church International will mark its 70th anniversary celebrations on 16th and 17th April 2017 in Anambra Nigeria.
By Fiona Imbali The OAIC held its Enlarged Executive Committee (Ex-Com) meeting and consultation in Dodowa Ghana from 28th November – 2nd December 2016. The enlarged Ex-com brings together OAICs church leadership, youth and women representatives from across Africa to deal with the policy issues of OAIC and to enable the member churches to engage …
The OAIC will hold their Enlarged Executive committee meeting and Consultation in Accra Ghana between 28th November- 2nd December 2016. This meeting takes place every 5 years when OAIC brings together church leadership, youth and women representatives from across Africa. The theme of this meeting will be “Listening to the Holy Spirit Afresh.” This theme …
Fiona Imbali More households in Uganda continue to experience tremendous improvement in their livelihoods owing to great agricultural practices. Annette Bayi and Patrick Bayi for instance are an emulatable household showing such improvements. Having struggled to eke out a decent living, they currently have thriving enterprises in agriculture. With approximately 2 acres of land, the …
As part of the OAICs Livelihoods programme strategies to ensure that its stakeholders in the implementation process are well equipped to produce better results, a Monitoring and Evaluation workshop has been organised between 22nd – 25th November 2016 in Nairobi. 2 facilitators from International Care Ministries (ICM) in the Phillipines will lead the training. Objectives …
Fiona Imbali OAIC continues to build the capacity of Churches, pastors and their congregations to ensure that communities are empowered for enhanced livelihoods. During a recent visit to Uganda, the OAIC team got overwhelming responses on the great strides made by the various community groups and congregations in trainings that have changed the lives of …
Fiona Imbali OAIC continues to organise capacity building activities for communities through congregations, farmers groups as well as community based organizations to ensure that households are enlightened on best farming practices and thus lead better lives. With the growth of the East African Community market, farmers need to strategically place themselves to ensure they tap …
Fiona Imbali. In Bwologoma Parish, Busoga Sub-Region, Luuka District Uganda a group of hardworking women and men formed a community group and christened it Gema Kumwino which means hold your friends hand in Luganda. This is symbolic of how the group members have operated for a long time as they are keen on ensuring the …