Who and where we are 

The office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation of the Franciscans in Africa (JPICFA) based in Nairobi (Kenya) is an initiative and an arm of the Franciscan Family activities in Africa. 

It concerns itself with matters of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation as important aspects to Franciscans and the people we serve throughout the Continent. Franciscans throughout Africa reflect on the social conditions and problems that are a challenge in the rapidly changing world today. 

The JPICFA office in Nairobi is a support to the work Franciscans do.

Vision

The JPIC FA office is a centre for advocacy, lobbying, communication, cooperation and animation for the Franciscan Family in Africa, providing and forming networks within and beyond the Franciscan Family in the Continent.

Mission

The JPIC FA office will endeavour to promote joint actions on issues that are important to the Franciscans in Africa. 

Activities 

• The office contacts and cooperates with the local Church, along with involvement with government authorities where appropriate.
  

• The office keeps a list of institutions and programs of JPIC related issues which can be of help in Africa. 
  

• The office updates a database of all Franciscans in Africa working in the fields of JPIC highlighting the names of those with special expertise.
  

• The office gathers information from all over Africa and transmits them to other Franciscans in Africa and in other parts of the world. This is done by electronic mails and by the publications on the web page of the office.
• Special attention is paid to the sharing of concrete experiences.
  

• The office works closely with other bodies especially FI (Franciscans International), CCFMC (Comprehensive Course on Franciscan Missionary Charism) and DPI (Damietta Peace Initiative). The office  networks with other offices and agencies. 
• The office offers training courses in the area of JPIC.
• The office is open to work with volunteers to assist in its activities.