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Youth in Focus: Kyle Barkley

by IAM | Jul 7, 2022 | Reflections, Sharing the mic

As youth month comes to a close, what better way to celebrate the agility, prowess, and smarts of some of the faces behind South Africa’s youth development movement than to hear from young activists first hand? IAM caught up with Kyle David Barkley, 24-year-old...

Rev. Laurie Gaum: A devotee of the values of the Gospel, changemaker and Queer activist

by IAM | Jul 7, 2022 | Reflections

Anybody who has had the pleasure of being in the presence of Reverend Louis Laurens Botha (Laurie) Gaum can attest to his gentle demeanour, inviting nature, and unwavering pursuit for justice. It comes as no surprise then, that Laurie was recently awarded this year’s...

Statement on the passing of Reverend Siyabulela Gidi

by IAM | Jul 7, 2022 | Reflections

The staff and board of Inclusive and Affirming Ministries note with sadness the passing on of Reverend Siyabulela Gidi, who was a changemaker and pioneer by any standard. Siya, as he was known to us, served as the secretary on our board from May 2012 until his passing...

Broadening IAM’s impact: Training our regional and local partners as catalysts for change

by IAM | Feb 25, 2022 | Impact, Reflections, Regional partnerships

Marlow Newman-Valentine, IAM Regional Coordinator IAM’s work includes accompanying faith and community partners both locally and regionally so that LGBTIQ+ persons of faith can move from being excluded, by opening minds and hearts to see and accept the humanity of...

A fond farewell to Hanzline Davids

by IAM | Dec 14, 2021 | Reflections

Our Dearest colleague, Hanzline R. Davids, is starting a new chapter at UNISA in December 2021. We are deeply thankful to have had Hanzline as part of our team over the past 5 years. Our good wishes go with him to his new post and the team that he is joining. The IAM...