Identity area
Reference code
ZA COM MR-AAO-105
Title
Christian Concern for Southern Africa
Date(s)
- 1972-01-01 - 1993-12-31 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
The School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London holds the archives covering the period 1966-1993.
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Christian Concern for Southern Africa (CCSA) was founded in 1972 as an interdenominational Christian body concerned with raising awareness of the political situation in South Africa and to co-ordinate the response of British Churches. In particular, the involvement of oil companies was targeted leading to the establishment of the Oil Working Group in 1979. The organisation also worked towards sanctions against South Africa, and provided an Ethical Investment Research Service. It was dissolved in 1993.