February 6, 2006

NAIROBI, Kenya – The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) will, on February 8th, 2006, launch its 2006 Advocacy Campaign for the African Child. The event will start at 9:00 A.M.

The theme of the campaign is The Church Awakens: New Hope for the African Child.

The AACC has produced an advocacy video documentary on the issues facing children in Africa that will premier during the launch. The documentary is a tool for the advocacy purpose.

Members of the AACC Executive Committee will attend the occasion and together with the AACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. H. Mvume Dandala, will be on hand to shade more light on the campaign. The AACC President, Rev. Dr. Nyansako-ni-Nku will address the audience.

Press kits including an advocacy concept paper outlining concrete actions to be undertaken by AACC member churches will be distributed at the launch.

All Africa Conference of Churches