Catholic Development Partners Renew Commitment to Supporting AMECEA’s Synodal Journey with Young People
Catholic development agencies have reaffirmed their support for the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) regarding their focus on youth empowerment. The initiative aims to integrate young people into the Church's mission and governance structures.
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This highlights the role of international religious NGOs in shaping social and political development strategies for youth in East Africa.
Nairobi, 22 July, 2026 / 11:50 pm (ACI Africa).
Catholic development agencies and Church partners have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in accompanying young people, describing youths as central to the Church's mission and to Africa's future.
In solidarity messages delivered on Wednesday, July 22, during the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA, representatives of the U.S.-based Conrad N. Hilton Foundation , the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), Germany-based Missio Munich , and the Archdiocese of Cologne pledged continued collaboration with the Church in Eastern Africa as it advances its Synodal journey with young people.
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