The Most Reverend Maimbo Mndolwa, Archbishop of Tanzania, is the Anglican Communion’s representative to UNHCR Multi-Religious Council of Leaders.
He works alongside other faith leaders to address critical humanitarian issues, including displacement, refugee protection, and global justice.
The Anglican Communion’s involvement in the UNHCR emphasises our commitment to promoting peace, reconciliation, and support for the most vulnerable populations worldwide.
Through this role, Archbishop Maimbo will contribute to multi-religious dialogue and actions that seek to resolve pressing global challenges such as human trafficking and refugee crises.
What is the UNHCR?
The UNHCR is the United Nations agency tasked with protecting the rights and well-being of refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. They work to ensure that everyone who has fled conflict or persecution has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge. The UNHCR provides life-saving aid, helps refugees find safe homes, and supports them in rebuilding their lives.
About the Most Reverend Maimbo Mndolwa
The Most Reverend Maimbo Mndolwa is the Archbishop of Tanzania. He studied theology in Dar es Salaam, South Africa, and the USA, earning a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an honorary Doctorate in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary.
Archbishop Maimbo is a leader in humanitarian efforts, having worked with the Tanzanian government to rescue over 200 Ethiopians from human trafficking and, more recently, to secure the safe return of 11 girls who were at risk of being trafficked. His international work includes addressing cross-border issues, such as the safe return of displaced people to Burundi and easing tensions on the Mozambique-Tanzania border, where violent insurgencies have emerged.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Archbishop Maimbo is a strong advocate for historical justice regarding enslavement. He regularly speaks, teaches, and preaches at international conferences and on national media about the dangers of displacement and the risks of being trafficked into slavery.
