The Augustinian Federation of Africa (AFA) is an international umbrella body of all the Augustinian Religious institutes who practice Augustinian Spirituality in Africa. It comprises not only the Augustinian Circumscriptions of the Order of St Augustine (OSA) but also includes other institutes of Consecrated life that share and observe the Augustinian Spirituality and live out the rule of St Augustine in their religious communities. AFA is the African version of similar corporate religious bodies existing in other continents of the world.
AFA is established with the mission to spread and to deepen the spirituality of St Augustine, the renowned Doctor of the church across the continent of Africa. AFA also has the mandate to promote the Augustinian ideals and values among consecrated persons, and by that means promote the growth of the Augustinian life on the African soil.
The membership of AFA consists of male and female religious groups, ranging from the Augustinian circumscriptions in Africa and other Institutes of Consecrated Life from across the length and breadth of Africa. Currently, the following Institutes of Consecrated Life are formally recognized as members of the Augustinian Federation in Africa (AFA):