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Read the SACC's 2005 Annual Report
Poverty Eradication:
Illiteracy, unemployment and
hunger are the outward manifestations of widespread
poverty in many parts of South Africa. The SACC promotes
community independence by developing programmes that
meet the daily needs of low-income families and stress
leadership development.
Proclaiming Reconciliation:
South Africa is plagued by a
history of alienation, which is manifested in economic,
gender, and race, ethnic, religious and political
differences. This ministry seeks to create a climate of
acceptance and tolerance, truth, justice and forgiveness
throughout the nation.
Ensuring Justice:
Churches can have a greater
impact when they work with other concerned groups on
social and civil rights issues such as human rights and
world hunger. This ministry facilitates this
cooperation, which helps to educate local churches in
issues of peace, justice, democracy, human rights and
economic policy.
Health:
In this ministry, the Council has
targeted the scourge of HIV/AIDS as the most critical
component. All SACC's constituencies are encouraged to
incorporate HIV/AIDS Education in their activities. They
are also encouraged to develop a culture of acceptance
and caring for people living with the virus. The
church-based women's organizations have increased their
involvement in caring for those dying of AIDS through
hospice and home-based care.
Faith &
Mission
Public Policy Liaison:
Located close to the national
Parliament in Cape Town, the Public Policy Liaison office
demonstrates the SACC's commitment to strengthening the voices
of poor and marginalised groups in the public policy-making
process. The office monitors legislation and government policy,
engages in advocacy around issues of concern to the church,
informs church bodies about current policy debates, conducts
advocacy training workshops, and offers pastoral support to
members of parliament.
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