About Us
We take great pride in working with a diverse group of experts, partner organisations, and churches that are seeking to change lives and communities.
In the past, we have worked with many churches and organisations, including CSW, Open Doors UK, MEC, and Sat7.
Our Team
We are a passionate group of 25+ individuals working across the globe to support grassroots activism. To protect the privacy and security of our team, we do not list staff members.
Our Board of Directors
Dr Terry Ascott
Founder and former CEO of Sat7
Dr. Khataza Gondwe
Advocacy Director of CSW
Malcolm Steer
Pastor and trainer
* Board members serve in an individual capacity for a term of three years, as defined by our by-laws. They can be re-elected for new terms.
Our Values
Collaborative
We believe that to bring lasting change we must work with activists, journalists, religious leaders and partner NGOs in the countries on which we focus. We liaise with other international FoRB networks to align with broader global developments and seek opportunities for collaboration.
Empowering
We train, equip and empower. To bring lasting change, we must work with activists, journalists, religious leaders and partner NGOs in the countries on which we focus.
Relational
we want to understand our partners and how we can best work with them to drive positive social change. We believe that by building strong relationships we can help each other deliver a positive legacy.
FAQ
Is Article18 Network an independent charity?
Article18 Network is not yet an independently registered charity or organisation, although we are seeking to register this entity through the UK Charity Commission. We are currently a voluntary gathering of civil-society activists and trainers, who have come together to advance the cause of freedom of religion or belief.
Who runs Article18 Network?
Article18 Network is guided by a steering group of civil-society organisational leaders, advocates, and trainers drawn from diverse professional backgrounds. Our board of directors includes Dr Terry Ascott (Founder and former CEO of Sat7), Dr Khataza Gondwe (Advocacy Director of CSW) and Malcolm Steer (Pastor and trainer).
How is Article18 Network funded?
Article18 Network relies solely on donations and voluntary contributions from its team of activists to function. You will also soon be able to personally support our work by donating here: