Welcome to the 43rd issue of Mozaik, dedicated to Peacebuilding and Youth Leadership. In this edition, young people from around the world share their stories, reflections, poems, and prayers on building peace, resilience, and justice in challenging times. Through their voices, we see how courage, hope, and faith are shaping a generation already leading
Spending a week in Inari, Finland, the cultural heart of the Sámi people, was a powerful journey of learning, reflection, and connection. The programme brought us closer to the Sámi experience, not only through history and culture but also through the present-day struggle for rights, recognition, and reconciliation. One of the most striking moments was
In a world marked by war, corruption, violence, uncertainty, polarisation, and division, young people are called to imagine and create something different: communities of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Peacebuilding is more than the absence of conflict, it is the active daily work of transforming relationships, healing wounds, and rebuilding trust, and being realistic, the call
On August 12th, the United Nations observes International Youth Day. Since 2019, the World Council of Churches has introduced its own Ecumenical International Youth Day through the Youth Engagement desk. Throughout the years, the EIYD has addressed pertinent social issues for young people, such as mental health, issues with indigenous groups, and climate justice.
On June 28, 2025, the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) held its Global Webinar titled “Paths to Peace: Exploring Inter-Religious Cooperation and Conflict Transformation.” This powerful conversation gathered voices committed to justice and peace amid global and regional crises, with a focus in the Middle East (and the on-going genocide in Gaza and the
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Officer to join our team! Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement WSCF’s editorial plan across projects and communication channels in collaboration with the Regional Secretary, the campaigns coordinator, and the graphic designer Create engaging, high-quality content tailored to diverse audiences on the topics of human rights and peace
WSCF-Europe hosted a study session at the European Youth Centre in Budapest from March 3rd to 7th titled "Youth in Leadership Today: The Pathway Forward" to empower students and young individuals involved in member movements by developing their leadership capabilities and capacities. As part of this initiative, five participants from various backgrounds and experiences produced
Anais Scaffidi Domianello, from our Italian Movement Federazione Giovanile Evangelica Italiana, participated in the Erasmus+ Training Course ReLit- Religious Literacy for Youth Workers, led by our partner Udruga Prizma. The training took place in Veli Iz, in Croatia, in October 2024. In this article, she shares the main takeaways of the two religious literacy-themed meetings
The new Mozaik Issue is out! Following the focus of our "Share the Care" project, this issue centers on the theme Mental Health, that resonates deeply within our current societal landscape. It's a topic that's often close to our hearts and more important now than ever before. In a world that often feels like it's
From 5 to 11 December, our Regional Secretary Serena and our Executive Committee Member Jonna participated in a combined event in Lusaka, Zambia: the Inter-Regional Ecumenical Training on Climate and Economic Justice Advocacy and the Executive Committee Meeting Our gathering aimed to witness, discuss, and confront the challenges posed by climate and economic injustice—issues that
