On May 21, 2023, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) lost a beloved friend, Mr. Al Gbi Toe, Sr. (Toe Blamo Gbi). “Al never let his health get in the way of his commitment to AFJN, working hard to engage his community in New Jersey, spending hours of his time with staff members redesigning outreach materials, and as a result of his tireless efforts, AFJN received contributions from the Knights of Saint John International and from several of his colleagues” noted Steven Nabieu Rogers, PhD, Executive Director of AFJN. Sr. Nkechi Iwuoha, AFJN Board Chair said “Papa Al Gbi Toe was a faithful and committed AFJN board member.