Africa

The URI Horn of Africa Sub-regional Coordinator Mr. Mohamoud Sougueh attended a round table meeting in Djibouti recently, which was organized by the Ministry of Youth on August 19, 2014.

The African Centre for Peace Building in Ghana celebrated International Day of Peace this year with a Youth Peace Forum from September 18-20^th.

On Sunday, June 22, Global Compassion CC staff, along with intern Michael Lui, and Ngwatta Primary School Teacher Chemine Ekembong, facilitated a "Kids Have a Dream Workshop" in Ngwatta, Cameroon. Forty-five children ages 9-15 were in attendance and discovered, explored, and developed their dreams for the future. Children also participated in group discussions, exploring the concept and value of having a dream.

I am happy to report that URI Africa has expressed its support for the Africa Faith Leaders’ Summit.

United Religions Initiative (URI) Africa Regional Coordinator Mussie Hailu announced that Ethiopian Olympian and record breaking long distance runner Haile Gebrselassie has accepted an invitation to become a Goodwill Ambassador for URI.

In late May, Global Compassion, a non-governmental organization working in humanitarian aid, development, and security based in Cameroon.

On September 21, 2013, Twekolere Women’s Development Association CC, along with other Great Lakes region CCs, gathered hundreds of students on International Day of Peace at Seguku Hill College.

From June 1-6, 2014, Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba, URI West Africa Sub-regional Coordinator, participated in a workshop to develop guidelines for young peoples' participation in peacebuilding in New York City.