Welcome to the Faith & Freedom Africa online micro-course!

A free, introductory, online human rights course designed to raise awareness of, and support for, freedom of religion or belief (FORB) in Africa and further afield

This online course is intended to inspire a movement in support of FORB across the African continent. The need to defend and advance FORB in Africa and beyond is as important as ever.
“The Faith & Freedom Africa online micro-course is a vital, accessible tool that deepens understanding of religious freedom and its critical role in promoting peace, equality, and human dignity across Africa.”
Dr. Siyabulela Fobosi
Dr. Siyabulela FobosiSenior Researcher at the University of Fort Hare UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights, RSA
“This course is a great complement to our work in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, where we promote community transformation through youth entrepreneurship. Paramount to the increasing realization of this vision is an awakening among marginalised populations to the fact that they have priceless treasure within, waiting to be developed to unlock local wealth, innovation and leadership. This course has helped me understand how FORB is an integral part of this picture.”
Dr B Scott Worley
Dr B Scott WorleyPh.D, MPH, CEO, Land of the Living, RSA
"The Faith & Freedom Africa online micro-course is truly a game-changer. It brilliantly uses simple, relatable stories rooted in the African context to effectively increase understanding of and raise awareness about freedom of religion or belief as a human right that promotes peace, women's empowerment, and human dignity. I highly recommend this course to anyone committed to fostering a more inclusive and peaceful Africa. The time to act is now: gain the knowledge that can transform lives and communities."
Rev. Dr. Salli Efungani
Rev. Dr. Salli EfunganiProgramme Officer for the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA), Kenya
"It is an excellent and easy-to-follow introduction to freedom of religion or belief (FORB) as a fundamental human right. The course context is well chosen and highly relevant. This is a much-needed course that can significantly help improve peace and flourishing in Africa."
Dr Sokfa John
Dr Sokfa JohnMediation & Peacebuilding Adviser, Centre for Mediation in Africa, RSA

Course trailer

The FFA online micro-course is a short-film-based human rights resource to introduce people to the concept of FORB, create awareness of its benefits to society, and encourage support for this fundamental human right.

Course contributors

The course is based on 4 short drama films produced by Empower Women Media. The films feature Nigerian actors from the African diaspora and FORB advocates from Nigeria. The latter include: 

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Felix Samari​

FORB Trainer

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Anne Abok

International Director, Mediate Campaign Against Human Trafficking

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Gloria Ballason

Attorney & Journalist

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Fr. Dr. Atta Barkindo

Executive Director of the Kukah Centre

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Maryam Sambo

Attorney and Women’s and Children’s Rights Advocate

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Sheikh Omar Muhammad

Policy Advisor and Peace Advocate

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Patience Luka

Student and Advocate

Together, these Nigerian FORB advocates speak about the meaning and significance of FORB with an interfaith scenario playing out as the backdrop in each film. The films and accompanying lessons speak to the benefits of FORB for society, including peace and security, women’s empowerment, and economic development.

We are more divided and polarised than we've ever been. This is the time for us to find a way to live in religious harmony.

Although the drama films are set in the Nigerian context and feature Nigerian actors and commentators, the FFA online micro-course is a resource for encouraging awareness of and support for FORB throughout Africa and further afield. Nigeria is only one among several African countries where individuals and communities are facing FORB violations.

Course outcomes

We hope that by the end of the online course, course participants will have developed: 

Awareness

Awareness and understanding of FORB as a concept and its benefits for society.

Recognition

Recognition of religious-based bias and how it affects peace building, gender relations, and business and economic development.

Appreciation

Appreciation and respect for diversity in cultures, beliefs, traditions and world views.

Willingness

The willingness to support FORB, where they live and work, in whatever peaceful manner they can.

Course registration

To register for the course
simply visit the course page and enrol.

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Course certification

It should take between 60 and 90 minutes to complete the course. To complete the course and receive a certificate of completion, follow the two underlying steps:
Step #1

Register for the course by completing and submitting the online registration form.

Step #2

Watch the 4 short films and answer the questions that follow each film, separately. There are 40 multiple choice questions in total – 10 per film. All the questions must be correctly answered to receive a certificate of completion. Course participants have as many opportunities as they like to answer the questions. Once the questions have been correctly answered, you can access and download a digital certificate of completion.

FFA Declaration

To receive a copy of the FFA Declaration, showing your commitment to support FORB, please complete the following two steps:
Step #1

Complete and submit the digital survey assessing the FFA online course and its impact on your thinking around FORB. This will appear once you have successfully completed the online course.

Step #2

Read the digital FFA Declaration form that appears once you have submitted your survey answers and tick the appropriate boxes on the form that indicate your agreement with the declaration and submit. You can then access a digital copy of the declaration that you can download and print.

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