The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) is a multi-faith environmental justice organisation that actively supports faith leaders and their communities to take action for a just and sustainable future.
We are working to realise a just energy transition, that would be accessible, affordable, sustainable energy for all. With faith leaders and communities from the region, we create spaces to learn from each other and galvanise collective action, recognising the unequal impact of climate change on those least responsible for emissions.
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We promote nature-based farming, including agroecological systems. We advocate for sustainable, equitable alternatives to factory farming, industrial agriculture and GMOs. We empower faith communities to promote sustainable consumption and help to build climate resilience.
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We advocate for a humane and compassionate world, where the rights of all beings, including wild and farmed animals, are respected and upheld. Our primary campaign, Cage-Free SA, calls for an end to using battery cages for egg-laying hens.
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Our Faith Leader Environmental Advocacy Training (FLEAT) is a peer-learning network that empowers people of faith across Southern and East Africa to advocate for the environment and justice in their communities.
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These are stories of hope.
Our vision is to empower people across our region to speak out to protect Earth’s living systems, promote climate resilience and actively prioritise a sustainable future for all.
Watch these faith leaders in action and be inspired.
We’ve reached millions of people through the media and our platforms.
We’ve collaborated with over 80 different faith communities and partners across Southern and East Africa, and beyond.
#NuclearFreeSA; #EnergyPlan4All; #CageFreeSA; #Faiths4SustainableConsumption; #GreenActionWeek.
We’ve intervened on over 110 policy briefs relating to environmental and climate justice issues.
Visit our Resource Hub for expert knowledge and quality learning materials in support of a just, sustainable future. With thanks to our partners and dedicated activists who have contributed their valuable expertise.
Please join us on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 5:00 PM (SAST) for our hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM). We will be sharing highlights and achievements...
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) believes that people of faith have a moral imperative to speak against issues o...
