2011 JOHANNESBURG INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PEACE IN AFRICA – 2011 JICPA
Theme: ”For Africa’s Peace, I will not Keep Silent Anymore”
From 24th to 26th October 2011
Background Information
After the 2009 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace in Africa-2009 JICPA,19-21 May 2009 in the City of Johannesburg, in Gauteng province, and the 2010 Pietermaritzburg International Conference on Peace in Africa, 19th -21st September 2010 ,at AFRICAN ENTERPRISE, in Pietermaritzburg ,in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, in South Africa; Christians for Peace in Africa will organize the 2011 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace in Africa from the 24th to the 26th October in Johannesburg during the Johannesburg International Week of Peace from the 24 to the 30 October 2011.
As during the two first International Conferences, delegates from different African countries are ready to come to participate to this historic event which coincides with the Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Christians for Peace in Africa.
Peace being very paramount to Africa as a whole, the expected 100 participants, African Peacemakers, will spend 3 days analyzing the implementations and the outcomes of the two previous gatherings, and most of all how to capitalize what have been done during the 10 Years of the existence of Christians for Peace in Africa: 10 Years of Impacting Africa with the Culture of Peace.
The lifetime of 10 Years means a lot for us the 10.000 Members and Partners of Christians for Peace in Africa. This means 10 Years of: Determination, Perseverance, Focus and Commitment to our Vision and Mission.
The 2011 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace is timely and relevant. Christians for Peace in Africa will bring together as guest speakers different outstanding national and international mediators, African Peacemakers who are the living legacy in the fields of Conflict Management, Peace building, Mediation and Reconciliation in Africa.
The first International Conference having been in Memory of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr and the Chief Albert Luthuli, both Nobel Peace Prize and also our role models; the second Conference was organized under the patronage of Dr Michael Cassidy, an outstanding African asset in Reconciliation, Mediation and Peace building , and Patron of Christians for Peace in Africa. This present gathering is organized in memory of the more than 6 millions of Congolese victims of the long conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Targeted beneficiaries
The 2011 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace in Africa-2011 JICPA targets especially the Leadership of Christians for Peace in Africa: Regional Advisors, Regional Directors, and National Directors coming from Southern African, Central African, Western African, Eastern African and even Northern African countries, to evaluate the successes and challenges of the 10 years since the inception of our organization in 2001 and more to focus on the years to come.
Expectations and Outcomes
The 2011 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace in Africa-2011 JICPA is designed as never before to equip the African Peacemakers with new tools, strategies and tactical approaches to promote the public education of the Culture of Peace among their constituencies, from the grassroots to the decision-makers in their different countries of origin, in benefiting from the different South African historic experiences ,in the peaceful and secure environment of the City of Johannesburg-a world class African city.
By enhancing the public education of the Culture of Peace in Africa, Africa will recover a lasting Peace, a Social and Economic Development. And as never before, the participants-African Peacemakers, will continue to Impact Africa and the world.
PROGRAM
-Director of the Conference: Mr Benjamin Simunyola: Chief Operations Officer: Christians for Peace in Africa
-Director of Logistics and Protocol: Pastor Gugu Thangelani, Chairperson of PAMOJA and Deputy Treasurer of Christians for Peace in Africa
DAY ONE
MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2011
Opening Ceremony
First Session
Master of Ceremony: Rev Gugu Shelembe, National Director: Christians for Peace in Africa-RSA
9:00-9:10
Welcome Speech by Rev Thomas-Rene Kitutu Z’Ikossi: President & CEO: Christians for Peace in Africa
9:10-9:20
-Message from Drs Theo & Beverley Wolmarans, Founders and Seniors Pastors of Christian Family Church International ,San Antonio, Texas, USA,Spiritual Parents of Christians for Peace in Africa
-Message from Dr Michael Cassidy, Founder and Chairman of AFRICAN ENTERPRISE, Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, RSA, Patron of Christians for Peace in Africa
-Launch of the Johannesburg International Week of Peace
9:20-12:00
Guest Speakers:
1. Rev Radek Chlup, Director of Youth and Children Ministry at Christian Family Church International-Johannesburg, Chairperson: Board of Trustees of Christians for Peace in Africa
Topic: “ Christians for Peace in Africa: Mentorship Testimony since the Inception through 10 Years of Existence and Expectations”
2. Prophet James Repsold, Senior Pastor of Christian Family Church International-Pretoria, Trustee of Christians for Peace in Africa
Topic: Christians for Peace in Africa: The Importance of Obeying and Following the Prophecy for the Fulfillment of the Vision and Beyond”
3. Rev Jean Medard Beya Muntu, Senior Pastor of Center for Christ ‘s Ambassador, International Advisor of Christians for Peace in Africa
Topic: “The Challenges of Spreading the Gospel of Peace in the turmoil Africa Today”
4. Rev Dr Athas Mpinga, PhD student in Theology at University of South Africa (UNISA), Secretary General of Union des Ministres de Dieu Chretiens Francophones en Afrique du Sud(UMDCFAS), Executive Counselor of Christians for Peace in Africa
Topic:”The Role of Mission in Promoting the Culture of Peace in Africa”
12: 00 -12:30 Lunch Time
Second Session
12:30 -15:00
- -Group Discussions on Messages and Topics
- -Summary of the Day One and End of Session
DAY TWO
TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2011
First Session
Master of Ceremony: Rev Gugu Shelembe, National Director of Christians for Peace in Africa-RSA
9:00-9:10
Presentation of the Day One ‘s Outcomes by Mr Benjamin Simunyola, Chief Operations Officer of Christians for Peace in Africa
9:10-12:00
Guest Speakers:
1. Mrs Scholastica Sylvan Kimaryo, Former Regional Director of United Nations, Founder of Maadili Consulting & Life Coaching ,Deputy Chairperson : Board of Trustees of Christians for Peace in Africa
Topic: “Peace is the Only Way for the Development of Africa”
2. Rev Dr David Khoza, Senior Pastor and Dean of Biblical School in Soweto:
Topic: “The African Cities and the Promotion of the Culture of Peace: the Role Played by Churches in South Africa”
3. Prof Humphrey Mogashoa, PhD, Founder and Owner of the Humphrey Mogoshoa Motivational Consultancy CC, Associate Professor at the University of South Africa(UNISA), Senior Pastor of Yeoville Baptist Church
Topic:” The Role of Christian Leadership in Influencing and Impacting the Peace building in Africa”
4. Dr Zonke Majodina, former Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Member of the United Nations Human Rights Committee, Trustee of Christians for Peace in Africa
Topic:” Human Rights: Engine or Barrier to the Promotion of the Culture of Peace and Democracy in Africa?”
12:00-12:30 Lunch Time
12:30-15:00
Second Session:
- -Divers and Brief Presentations of Christians for Peace in Africa Regional and National Directors
- -Group Discussions on different topics
- -Summary of the Day Two
- -Summary of the Day One and Day Two combined
-Recommendation of the 2011 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace in Africa under the supervision of the Director of the Conference , the Chief Operations Officer , Mr. Benjamin Simunyola and the Regional Director of Christians for Peace in Africa-Southern Africa, Rev Victor Khumalo
DAY THREE
WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2011
Closing Session
9:00-9:30
-Presentation of the Recommendations of the 2011 Johannesburg International Conference on Peace in Africa-2011 JICPA by the Regional Director of the Christians for Peace in Africa-Southern Africa, Rev Victor Khumalo.
-Handing over ceremony of the Dr Michael Cassidy Peace Award to Laureates
9:30 to 16:00
Visits on South African Historic Sites in the City of Johannesburg
1. CONSTITUTIONAL HILLL
2. MUSEUM AFRICA
3. APARTHEID MUSEUM
4. HECTOR PETERSON MUSEUM
DAY FOUR
THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2011
Visit at Union Building in Pretoria, only for the Delegates from African countries
DAY FIVE
FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 2011
9:00 to 12:00
African Cultural Activities with different African communities and Schools.
Venue: City of Johannesburg Migration Unit Center at Orange Groove
DAY SIX
SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2011
Break
DAY SEVEN
SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER 2011
8:30-10:30
Thanksgiving to the Lord for the 10 Years Anniversary of Christians for Peace in Africa
Venue: Christian Family Church International- Johannesburg,
16:00 to 18:00
Christian Concert for Peace in Africa with ZAMAR of Yahweh Shammah Assembly
Venue: Yeoville Recreation Centre
Closing of the Johannesburg International Week of Peace
