About the coalition

Faith-rooted. Regionally connected. Publicly accountable.

GLICFPR was constituted to unite religious actors and communities in the common work of peace, healing and sustainable development.

Vision

A peaceful, just and reconciled Great Lakes Region rooted in faith, human dignity and shared prosperity.

Mission

To unite religious actors and communities across the Great Lakes Region in building peace, advancing reconciliation and promoting sustainable development through interfaith collaboration, advocacy, education and humanitarian service.

Our core values

Faith and spiritual solidarity

We draw on moral traditions to serve the common good.

Justice and peace

We pursue peace that is inseparable from fairness and rights.

Reconciliation and healing

We create space for truth, repair and renewed relationship.

Human dignity and rights

Every person has equal worth and deserves protection.

Inclusivity and non-discrimination

We welcome diversity across faith, identity, gender, age and origin.

Integrity and accountability

We act transparently and accept responsibility for our work.

Constitutional objectives

Promote interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
Mediate and support conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts.
Facilitate healing, reconciliation and transitional justice.
Empower youth and women in peace initiatives.
Respond to humanitarian crises and support displaced populations.
Promote good governance and human rights.
Support environmental sustainability and economic justice.
Encourage cross-border collaboration and regional integration.

Founding phase

GLICFPR is developing its leadership, policies, programme portfolio and regional structures. This website distinguishes adopted constitutional commitments from future programme ambitions; verified institutional information will be published after approval.