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Oct 3, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

Voices from our Partners: Pastor Xana McCauley

As IAM celebrates 30 years of being a constructive religious voice in Africa, we spoke to some of our cherished friends and allies who have partnered with the organisation over the years.

This week, we hear from Pastor Xana McCauley.

Sep 26, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

Voices from our Partners: Rev. Nitano Muller

As IAM celebrates 30 years of being a constructive religious voice in Africa, we spoke to some of our cherished friends and allies who have partnered with the organisation over the years.

This week, we hear from Rev. Nitano Muller - Canon for Worship and Welcome at Coventry Cathedral, UK.
This week, we hear from Rev. Itumeleng Kgaphole - Bishop in the Liberating Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa (Gauteng Synod)

Sep 22, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

Infographic: Understanding Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) goes beyond basic sex education by empowering learners with knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy choices. Despite cultural and religious barriers, CSE plays a vital role in reducing HIV, preventing teenage pregnancies, and supporting the wellbeing of young South Africans.
This week, we hear from Rev. Itumeleng Kgaphole - Bishop in the Liberating Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa (Gauteng Synod)

Sep 18, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

Voices from our Partners: Rev. Itumeleng Kgaphole

As IAM celebrates 30 years of being a constructive religious voice in Africa, we spoke to some of our cherished friends and allies who have partnered with the organisation over the years.

This week, we hear from Rev. Itumeleng Kgaphole - Bishop in the Liberating Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa (Gauteng Synod)

Sep 15, 2025 / Reflections

Beyond Protest: 5 Surprising Strategies African LBQ+ Activists Are Using to Build Power

When we imagine activism, the images that often come to mind are of marches, picket signs, and public protest—the visible, frontline battles for social change. While these actions are undeniably vital, they are only one part of a much larger, more intricate story. The most resilient and transformative social movements are often built on sophisticated, unconventional strategies that unfold far from the headlines, in community centers, courtrooms, and quiet back-channel conversations.
This week, we hear from Ashwyn Thyssen - Junior Lecturer, Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, Stellenbosch University.

Sep 12, 2025 / Academic partnerships, Reflections

Voices from our Partners: Ashwin Afrikanus Thyssen

As IAM celebrates 30 years of being a constructive religious voice in Africa, we spoke to some of our cherished friends and allies who have partnered with the organisation over the years.

This week, we hear from Ashwyn Thyssen - Junior Lecturer, Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, Stellenbosch University.

Sep 10, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

Creating Queer Joy through a Community of Scholarship

Over the past two weeks two of IAM’s staff members, Bianca and Louis, had the privilege of being part of a journey that brought together queer scholars from South Africa and Latin America in a vibrant South-South exchange.

Apr 15, 2025 / Academic partnerships, Reflections

Re-imagining identity and faith through encounter and exchange: University of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch University Knowledge Production Incubator Experience

In a world often divided by binaries, the Knowledge Production Incubator created a space for connection and transformation. Master’s students from Stellenbosch and UKZN came together to explore identity, faith, and justice through dialogue and shared experience. From academic forums to contextual Bible study in KwaMashu, the journey moved beyond the classroom—fostering healing, understanding, and a deep sense of community across difference.

Mar 20, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

Storytelling is an act of resistance

IAM staff and board members participated in the annual Gender Unit conference at Stellenbosch University, engaging in rich discussions on theology, identity, and storytelling alongside researchers, students, and faith leaders. The event, which featured diverse speakers and creative expressions like film and poetry, explored the intersection of gender, faith, and queerness, leading up to IAM’s upcoming Knowledge Production Incubator for Masters students.

Mar 3, 2025 / Faith Partnerships, Reflections

When our bodies and our faith intersect: a Lenten reflection on Sexuality and Spirituality

IAM’s recent dialogue series explored the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, highlighting the complex yet sacred journey of integration for many faith leaders. A powerful metaphor shared was the Ash Wednesday cross, symbolising both struggle and the richness that emerges from embracing one's full identity. As Lent invites transformation, this reflection encourages individuals to live out their faith through their bodies, trusting in Christ’s promise of restoration and hope.