IAM, Author at IAM Ministries | Inclusive & Affirming Ministries (IAM) - Cape Town, South Africa

Inclusive and Affirming Ministries Statement of Belief

by IAM | Jul 24, 2024 | Statements

Introduction Inclusive and Affirming Ministries was founded in 1995 on the principle that the South African struggle for liberation sought not only racial liberation but a holistic approach to justice in which all people, particularly oppressed minorities, would...

“this might save someone’s life”: A reflection on our time with seminarians at the Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary

by IAM | Jul 12, 2024 | Reflections

Following a recent workshop at Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary (SMMS), students were asked to reflect on the value of creating space for dialogue on sexuality and gender. One participant responded: “This might save someone’s life”. IAM has been working with SMMS,...

CSE Round Table Engagement

by IAM | May 15, 2024 | Reflections

On Friday, 26 April 2024, IAM convened an Education Round Table engagement focusing on the intersectionality of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and enabling teaching environments for learners with special needs, in the context of diverse gender and sexual...

Reflections on African Spirituality and Queer Identities by Mx Vusikhaya Wenzile Khumalo

by IAM | May 6, 2024 | Reflections, Sharing the mic

Finding liberation in cultural identity Thirty years into a democratic South Africa, the expansion of the African (Black) middle class is clear evidence that Africans have made progress towards achieving basic human rights; including access to housing, improved...

Learning to see differently – Knowledge Production Incubator with University of KwaZulu-Natal

by IAM | Apr 30, 2024 | Academic partnerships, Reflections

During April, IAM held our annual workshop with Master students in the Gender, Health, and Religion programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This incubator aims to create a space for critical, embodied reflection around the complexity and intersectionality of...