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
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
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
We are excited to share the final report and fact sheet from our “Share the Care” project! These documents highlight key insights and outcomes from our Europe-wide initiative focused on youth mental health as a human right. The final report provides an in-depth look at survey results, focus groups, workshops, and our international youth
From March 3-7, 2025, WSCF-Europe had the pleasure of organizing the Study Session 'Youth in Leadership Today – The Pathway Forward' at the European Youth Centre in Budapest, an institution of the Council of Europe. Over the course of five days, 19 participants from 10 different countries came together to explore holistic leadership in
For a northerner it is a strange feeling remembering the sunny days of November. With lots of warmth, ice cream and activities in the sun. But this is my throwback from when I attended the Share the Care Youth event in Croatia, the 28th of October til the 2nd of November 2024. The setting was
A New Era for Ecumenical Cooperation: Revising the Charta Oecumenica The Charta Oecumenica, signed in 2001, has served as a cornerstone for Christian unity and ecumenical collaboration across Europe. Created through the joint efforts of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), it presents shared principles for
