PROCMURA Organization Profile
Promoting Constructive Christian-Muslim Relations
Founded in 1959, the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa is a Pan-African Christian organisation committed to building good relations between Christians and Muslims. Its work brings faith communities together around peace, peaceful coexistence, religious freedom, environmental responsibility and the holistic development of the human family.
"So far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all." - Romans 12:18
What the Profile Covers
- PROCMURA's history, identity, vision, mission and overall goal
- Its emphasis on good relationships as the foundation for constructive engagement and dialogue
- The organisation's two-fold core mandate
- Seven interconnected programme areas
- Institutional achievements and guiding principles
- Governance, administration and regional structures
Selected Institutional Highlights
More Than 65 Years
The profile reflects PROCMURA's sustained work in Christian-Muslim relations across Africa since its founding in 1959.
Pan-African Presence
At publication, PROCMURA reported an established presence in 20 African countries, visibility in others and trained grassroots workers serving local contexts.
Recognised Expertise
The organisation describes a resource pool of more than 100 graduates and experts trained in Islam and Christian-Muslim relations through academic partnerships.
Programmatic Focus
- Church and interfaith education
- Youth and inter-religious cooperation
- Religious peacebuilding
- Conflict prevention and reconciliation
- Freedom of religion or belief
- Interreligious eco-justice
- Community development
Mandate and Approach
PROCMURA supports faithful and responsible Christian witness in an interfaith environment while promoting constructive engagement with Muslims. The organisation's approach enables both communities to work together for peace, peaceful coexistence and joint action on issues affecting society.
Organization Profile Details
- Title: PROCMURA Organization Profile
- Published: 2025
- Publisher: Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa
- Length: 12 pages
- Category: Organization Profile
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