WSCF Global Event 2024, Lusaka, Zambia
The WSCF Global Event 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia, brought together delegates and participants for a series of activities, including the Africa Regional Committee Meeting, the Ecumenical Interregional Training Program on Climate and Economic Justice, and the Executive Committee Meeting.
The event began with the Africa Regional Committee Meeting (Dec 3–4), where delegates from SCMs across Africa gathered to address the theme "Confronting Challenges and Rebuilding the Student Ministry in Africa." The meeting included leadership elections, strategic planning, and reflections on the region’s progress, with contributions from WSCF General Secretary Marcelo Leites on the global Strategic Plan performance and other regional leaders.
The Ecumenical Interregional Training Program (Dec 5–7) followed, focused on equipping young leaders with the tools to advocate for climate and economic justice. Activities included a public opening event at the University of Zambia Chapel with cultural performances, keynote addresses, and interfaith prayers, followed by intensive workshops on advocacy strategies and theological perspectives. The event concluded with a collaborative creation of GLOCAL advocacy plans and a celebration of cultural diversity.
Public Statement, WSCF Executive Committee 2024
We, the Executive Committee of the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), convened in Lusaka, Zambia, from December 5-11, 2024, for the WSCF Interregional Ecumenical Training Program on Climate and Economic Justice.
Our gathering aimed to witness, discuss, and confront the challenges posed by climate and economic injustice—issues that jeopardise the well-being of all creation and undermine God’s vision of justice. This meeting also served as our governance meeting, where we voiced our shared concerns, provided public testimony, and issued a prophetic call for immediate action on these pressing matters.
WSCF calls for urgent actions to stop armed violence against Palestinian civilians and to ensure the ICJ ruling on stopping the Rafah offensive is implemented
Having witnessed the sheer destruction and unbearable loss of innocent civilian lives in Rafah, the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) issues the following public statement calling for urgent actions to stop armed violence against Palestinian civilians and to ensure that the ICJ ruling on stopping the Rafah offensive is implemented.
Despite the International Court of Justice’s ruling on 24 May that characterised the humanitarian situation in Gaza as disastrous and warned that the Rafah offensive would bring about the “physical destruction” of the Palestinians – heavy attacks on displacement camps near Rafah continued and resulted in the death of 45 people – primarily women and children.
Leading with Inclusion: Empowering Women Leaders at the Forefront
Webinar to commemorate International Women's Day
The World Student Christian Federation, in collaboration with the Student Christian Movement of Indonesia (GMKI), hosted a landmark webinar to commemorate International Women's Day, underlining the theme “Leading with Inclusion: Empowering Women Leaders at the Forefront.”
The objective of this global dialogue was to discuss the barriers women face in leadership and strategies to overcome them, particularly within patriarchal societies. It emphasized the critical need for supportive networks to foster gender inclusivity. The event was attended by more than 70 participants from over 5 countries.
Webinar: “Witness from Palestine: Reclaiming Humanity Amidst Double Standards and Dehumanization”
The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), and Kairos Palestine hosted a webinar on December 5, 2023, titled “Witness from Palestine: Reclaiming Humanity Amidst Double Standards and Dehumanization.”
WSCF condemns violence and calls for immediate cessation of war and hostility and for peace with justice in Palestine and Israel
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In light of the recent developments in the occupied territory of Palestine, marked by violence against civilians by an armed group that breached the fence that separated the Gaza of southern Israel and the declaration of a "State of War" by Israel that has escalated the violence, the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) issues this public statement.
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37th GA Platform
WSCF Strategic Plan 2023-2026
VISION
We envision a world where justice, compassion, and the principles of liberation permeate every aspect of society and the church; and where celebrating the diversity of identities and cultural traditions fosters unity, understanding and cooperation, and promotes the pursuit of peace for all. We envision a global movement of Christian students who are empowered by faith and radical love to take on the task of challenging systemic injustices, upholding the voices of marginalised communities, and building bridges of solidarity and equity across borders.
MISSION
We empower Christian students to promote justice and peace in the world, speak truth to power, proclaim a theology of inclusion and liberation, and stand in solidarity with marginalised communities. We initiate and engage in transformative actions, promote liberating education, and encourage cooperation among students of diverse identities and cultural background through interconnection, dialogue and cultivation of shared values. We strive to help build a global coalition of student movements that advocates and works towards a just and equitable society.
Officers & Staff
Executive Committee Meeting 2024. Lusaka, Zambia, December 20242021 to 2025
EXCO MEMBERS
| GLOBAL OFFICERS | ||||||
| CHAIRPERSON | : | Dr. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos
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India | Orthodox | ||
| CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON | : | Ms. Pavlina Manavska |
Macedonia | Methodist | ||
| HONORARY TREASURER | : | Ms. Ebere Ubesie
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Nigeria | Anglican | ||
| GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (ExCo) | ||||||
| AFRICA | : | Ms. Facia Harris | Liberia | Pentecostal | ||
| Mr. Willy Masaka
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DR Congo | Presbyterian | ||||
| ASIA-PACIFIC | : | Ms. Hnin Wai Thi Aung | Myanmar | Anglican | ||
| Thimothy Kumarathunga
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Sri Lanka | Baptist | ||||
| EUROPE | : | Jonna Rättyä | Finland | Evangelical Lutheran | ||
| Agge Angusson | Sweden | Evangelical Lutheran, Anglican Franciscan |
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| LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN | : | Ms. Malena Lozada Montanari | Argentina | Methodist | ||
| Angélica Tostes
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Brazil | Methodist | ||||
| MIDDLE EAST | : | Ms. Yasmina Rishmawi | Palestine | Independent | ||
| Mr. Paula Raffat
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Egypt | Coptic Orthodox | ||||
| PARTNER REPRESENTATIVE | : | Ambassador Ilari Rantakari, WSCF Centennial Fund |
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Global Officers and the General SecretaryWSCF friends: Support the WSCF Program Work!
Dear Senior Friends,
Warm greetings from WSCF! It is with deep appreciation for your long-standing support that I reach out to you today.
The World Student Christian Federation has a rich history of forming and uniting youth and students worldwide, embracing diversity, and practicing ecumenical principles. Our mission is rooted in the pursuit of justice, international solidarity, human dignity, and the care of the creation.
The recent WSCF 37th General Assembly (GA) reminded us of the profound impact we can collectively make on the world. The following themes - programmatic areas were discerned and approved by the GA: Climate and Economic Justice; Youth, Peace, and Security - Peacebuilding; Democracy, Human Rights, and Fundamentalisms; Identity, Diversity, Dialogue, and Gender Justice; and Youth Ecumenical Leadership.
To address these themes and make a lasting impact, WSCF will implement a range of strategies that cut across our programs: Biblical Theological Reflection; Youth Mobilization and Participation; Advocacy and Solidarity; Capacity Building and Strengthening of Movements. These strategies are the cornerstone of our work with youth and students worldwide for the upcoming years.
