Main languages spoken: Swahili, English
USPG works in Kenya to support interfaith relations and has done since 1959. The need for constructive relations between Christians and Muslims in Africa is increasingly urgent, as tensions and misunderstandings can lead to conflict and division.
The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) is the only pan-African Christian organisation with a specific focus on fostering constructive relations between Christians and Muslims in witness and for peaceful co-existence. USPG has given PROCMURA an annual grant towards its work ever since 1959 when the programme began.
The programme is currently well established in 20 countries in East, West, Central and Southern Africa and operates in ten more countries where it is not yet fully established. PROCMURA’s constituencies are made up of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelicals and African Instituted (Independent) Churches.
The programme’s bold vision is for a continent where Christian and Muslim communities, despite their differences, work together for justice, peace and reconciliation. It does this through awareness-raising campaigns, conflict resolution, education and advocacy for religious freedom.
In 2018, PROCMURA launched its University Chapters pilot programme, promoting religious tolerance in universities and colleges. This initiative is in response to the reality that universities and colleges are primary targets for those seeking to recruit young people into violent extremist groups. The programme was launched in Kenya and PROCMURA is looking to roll it out to universities and colleges across Africa.
