Thank you from James
Reward for finance team
The Diocese of Liwolo (DOL) Standing Committee directed the Diocese to give priority to the youth and children. DOL responded by declaring 2022 as a year for the youth.
CRESS funded half of the youth conference held in Imvepi Secondary School at the end of August was a result of this.
Getting to the conference
The logistic committee tried their best to ensure that many youths could attend the youth conference by hiring cars and a lorry to pick youths from different points. But the number of the youths were many and could not all be transported. Many were left out because the budget could not allow us to hire more means of transport. Some few youths came to the conference riding bicycles because of their burning desire to attend the conference. Some youths from Rhino Camp, Omugo and those within Imvepi Refugee settlement came on foot to the venue. It was their own commitment for the conference.
Achievements
The 1,386 young people that attended were from the different refugee settlements and from the border near Mijale. They learnt
- About relationships and handling difficult issues
- Hope and empowerment even in their situations
- A good time of food, fun , fellowship and sports
- Knowing they are not forgotten
