From 12 to 18 March, over 30 young people from across Europe and North America gathered in Paris for the final gathering of the Youth in 4D project — Discover, Defend and Drive Democracy. Here, participant Davide Stallè reflects on the week. The Youth in 4D project By Davide Stallè (FGEI
Fanny Coward from SCM Norway reflects on friendships, faith and democracy at the youth training of the Youth in 4D project in Paris. On behalf of Forbundet, or SCM Norway, I attended a course in Paris on democracy, participation and the role Christian communities can play in this work.
2025 and 2026 WSCF-Europe and Evangelische Mission Weltweit (EMW) implemented Mission Diversity. The project empowered churches and faith-based youth organisations to address discrimination, promote inclusion, and engage critically with racism, diversity, and decolonisation. Through eight national workshops in Finland, Germany, Italy, and Poland, an international Winter School, and a final dialogue conference, the project brought together
As part of our commitment to encouraging engagement with Scripture and fostering theological reflection, we are pleased to offer this Pride Month Bible Study Guide for individuals and groups written by Rev. Agge Angusson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden. We do so in recognition of the diverse realities surrounding gender identity and sexual
We are the changemakers in our Democracies - Discover, Defend, Drive Democracy in Torre Pelice by Kai Langer Discover, Defend and Drive Democracy – How can young people and faith-based organisations react to a rise in political extremism? How can dialogue be sustained, when societies polarize and common values drift apart? What is the role
Digital Justice Symposium concludes with a united call to action The World Student Christian Federation Europe took part in the international symposium “Our Common Future: Advocating for Digital Rights and AI Accountability,” held in Berlin on 14–15 April 2026. The event brought together around 25 participants from ecumenical networks, churches, and civil society organisations to reflect on
In March 2026, participants from diverse contexts gathered in Hamburg for the Mission Diversity Winter School, engaging in questions of faith, diversity, and lived experience. In this personal reflection, Gretsjanialdi Apner shares a moment of encounter that challenged and shaped his perspective in unexpected ways. A Story of an Unsettling Encounter Spending a week
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 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
