Episcopal Church in Sudan sets out peace–building agenda
The Church’s crucial role in rebuilding South Sudan after the years of bitter conflict was recognised in a submission to the UK Parliament.
The Episcopal Church of Sudan, Lambeth Palace, the Anglican Alliance and the Diocese of Salisbury joined forces in the submission which put forward a nine–point package of proposals for improving peace–keeping in the newly–independent country.
Included in the package were proposals for:
Support for the Church’s mediation work
Urgent action to improve the food security and work for long term sustainability and resilience.
More support for education, especially primary education provided by the Church.
More reconstruction funds to be channelled through NGOs, including faith–based organisation
The UK Parliament will be taking oral evidence next week for their inquiry which will look at peace–building in Sudan, and the role of civil society organisations.
The Diocese of Down and Dromore has partnered with The Diocese of Maridi in South Sudan.