The Universal Day of Prayer for Students (UDPS) is a moment when students, church leaders, and faith communities around the world come together in prayer, reaffirming our common hope in Christ. Since 1898, this ecumenical tradition has gathered Christian students across continents in a shared act of faith and responsibility. In every generation, students
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
We opened the Call for Applications for the Advisory Board of WSCF Europe We are looking for five new Advisory Board members to support our European Regional Committee in decision-making and the running of WSCF-Europe. The Advisory Board is a support mechanism established at the European Regional Assembly in 2019. Unlike
Together as Christian students from Finland, Norway and the rest of Europe we call for ecumenical solidarity and speak out about the injustices facing indigenous minorities and local people in Repparfjord, Sápmi. A Canadian company Blue Moons Metals has plans to establish a copper mine there. The project in question is neither legal, environmentally
We are proud to share that one of our activities, “Future and Hope: Bridging Youth Resilience Across Borders”, has been selected for the Council of Europe’s exhibition Tales of the Brave, showcasing youth initiatives funded by the European Youth Foundation in support of young people from Ukraine. Our project, held in Luserna San Giovanni
At the beginning of November, WSCF-Europe held its European Regional Assembly (ERA) in Sarajevo, bringing together delegates from our Student Christian Movements (SCMs) across the region. As the highest decision-making body of WSCF-Europe, the ERA plays a crucial role in shaping the Federation’s future: it is the only body with the authority to amend
Representing WSCF-Europe, Emma Perry reflects on her experience as a member of the Conference of INGOs Youth Delegation to the World Forum for Democracy: The 13th World Forum for Democracy took place from 5-7 November 2025 in Strasbourg, supported by the Council of Europe in partnership with the European Collectivity of Alsace, the City
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
The Peacebuilding training is part of our annual programme for 2025: “Frame the Future” This program focuses on: 🌍 Understanding conflict transformation: Dive into Europe’s history of conflict and learn how to shape a peaceful future. 🛡️ Preventing threats to peace: Strengthen young people’s role in preventing conflict and fostering justice. 🤝 Youth-led peacebuilding: Equip young leaders with
On 12–13 August 2025, more than 90 young people (joined live) from across the world gathered online to mark the Ecumenical International Youth Day, reflecting on the theme: “Rooted in Hope: Nurturing Faith and Mental Well-being in the Face of Climate Crisis (Eco-Anxiety)”. The two-day event was co-organized by the World Council of Churches
