There is a dire need all over the globe for relief assistance and sustainable development in various contexts.  In response to this need, the EFSA Institute strives to make a difference in the lives of needy people.

The EFSA Institute is an ecumenical institute that promotes dialogue and consensus between different sectors and role-players on the challenges facing our diverse society.

In a general sense, the institute focuses public attention on specific social issues.  It plays a facilitating role by providing a platform for the public debate of such issues – even controversial ones.

In the pursuit of dialogue and consensus, we do research and host expert consultations, conferences and workshops.  The findings are often published and used in lobby processes and advocacy.

In addition, we also facilitate, coordinate and implement programmes with a number of projects on ground level.

News and Upcoming Events

NATIONAL CHURCH LEADERS' CONSULTATION

To view the Statement from the January 2010 Consultation, click here.

To view the Statement from the October 2009 Consultation, click here.

To view the Statement from the June 2009 Consultation, click here.

To view the Statement from the January 2009 Consultation, click here.




FORTHCOMING PUBLICATION

The EFSA Institute and the Social Transformation and Peace Programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) hosted a Conference on Leadership, Social Transformation and Healing on 5-6 June 2008.

The papers presented at the conference are due for publication.  The editor is Prof Marion Keim Lees from the School of Government at UWC.
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