Voices from Anglican Communion
Reflections on global issues and faith: social justice, mission, migration, and equality.
Brazil
Main language spoken: Portuguese
USPG & Brazil
The Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil is committed to campaigning for human rights including the protection of women and LGBTQIAP+ people. The Diocese of Amazônia advocates for climate justice, drawing on first-hand experience with the impacts of deforestation and the displacement of Indigenous communities from ancestral lands in and around the Amazon rainforest. USPG is proud to partner with the Anglican Church in Brazil to tackle some of these issues.
Fighting Stigma and Isolation
In the central Brazilian region of Tocantins, many families face financial, physical and psychological hardships. Among these are Sinval and his mother Creuza whose journey is not just a personal struggle with HIV & AIDS but a constant battle against social stigma and isolation. Established by the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil in collaboration with local medical professionals, Casa A+ is a sanctuary of hope and healing.
Campaigning for Reform
The Anglican Diocese of Brasília leads an advocacy programme focused on reducing societal disparities, promoting climate justice, and advancing human rights. By engaging with the Brazilian Congress and key stakeholders, it seeks legislative reforms to uphold human and environmental rights, ensuring both justice and sustainability. The Revd Dr Rodrigo Espiúca, who is both a lawyer and a vicar, is passionate about equipping and training people to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a Christian and an activist.
Indigenous Rights
The Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil and USPG are committed to embracing Indigenous theologies and supporting Indigenous communities in gaining visibility and leadership within the Anglican Church. This journey fosters a deeper understanding of spirituality, community, and the sacredness of the land, contributing to a more inclusive, respectful, and just expression of Christianity. This is being conducted through collaborations with the Anglican Church in Brazil, Canada, the Philippines and across the Pacific, as these are all contexts where the rights of Indigenous people groups are particularly pertinent.
