Federation Updates
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.
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.
On December 13, we embarked on an inspiring and celebratory journey as we hosted the Senior Friend Virtual Christmas Event. This gathering highlighted the historical identity of WSCF, affirming the legacy of ecumenical leadership in today's pursuit of justice. The three focal points of the event were legacy, impact, and relevance.
Legacy: During the event, Salters Sterling from Ireland, Betsy Anderson from Canada, and Prof. Bungaran from Indonesia, all esteemed Senior Friends of the WSCF, shared captivating stories and anecdotes that delved into WSCF's identity and the legacy of ecumenical leadership.
A Capacity Building Workshop on Financial Management was held on September 14 as part of the broader capacity-building initiatives within the WSCF's political and executive bodies. The training was guided by Triayu Kodrat, Finance Officer of Kerk in Actie, a partner of the WSCF, Jean-Luc De La Soujeole, outgoing Finance Officer of the WSCF, and Marcelo Leites, WSCF General Secretary.
Affirming WSCF legacy into today’s pathways of Justice
Invitation: WSCF Christmas Virtual Event
Dear WSCF Senior Friends,
Warm greetings from WSCF!
We are thrilled to invite our Senior Friends and WSCF supporters to join the WSCF Christmas Virtual Event “Affirming WSCF legacy into today’s pathways of Justice,” to be held on December 13th, 2023, at 13 GMT.
The recent WSCF 37th General Assembly (GA) reminded us of the profound impact we can collectively make on the world. In this spirit, the WSCF Christmas Virtual Event has the purpose on one hand to officially introducing and launching among our senior community the new programmatic areas approved for the next quadrennium - Climate and Economic Justice; Youth, Peace, and Security - Peacebuilding; Democracy, Human Rights, and Fundamentalisms; Identity, Diversity, Dialogue, and Gender Justice; and Youth Ecumenical Leadership - Together with the strategies that will be implemented cutting across our programs; Biblical Theological Reflection; Youth Mobilization and Participation; Advocacy and Solidarity; Capacity Building and Strengthening of Movements.
Participants of the International Seminar pictured with the WSCF regional and inter-regional flags.
“Envisioning Ecumenical Youth Advocacy and Solidarity in the 21st Century: Human Rights, Gender Justice and Leadership Engagement”
Jakarta, Indonesia, 13-23 July 2023
Under the theme “Envisioning Ecumenical Youth Advocacy and Solidarity in the 21st Century”, the World Student Christian Federation held a global event from 13 to 23 July 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Organised by the Interregional office of the WSCF, the Regional Office of WSCF Asia Pacific Region and the Student Christian Movement of Indonesia GMKI, this event held four different activities:
- Staff and Officers Meeting
- International Seminar on Human Rights and Fundamentalisms
- Gender Sensitivity Workshop
- Regional Committee of WSCF Asia Pacific Region
