Perspectives from the CYNESA DR Congo Volunteers; on the Occasion of the 4th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ and the 5th Anniversary of CYNESA
The International Conference on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the encyclical letter, Laudato Si’ and the 5th anniversary of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) brought together approximately 300 participants from different backgrounds, faiths, Countries, and was a major achievement for caring for the future of…
Climate and Coconut in Accra
“An evening chitchat about climate change (with coconut refreshment)”, is not your ordinary title for an event meant to explore one of the most serious and urgent issues of our time. Nevertheless, about 30 young people turned up at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Baatsonaa in Accra, Ghana.
Masvingo Deanery Youth in Clean up Campaign
Masvingo Deanery Catholic Youth Association (CYA), in the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, espoused the Catholic teachings on environment by facilitating a cleanup campaign in the Central Business District of Masvingo on the 6th of April 2019 as a way of honoring God’s creation.
UNEA4 Side Event on the Role of Faith in promoting Sustainable Consumption and Innovative Technology
On the morning of 12th March 2019, at the sidelines of the Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA4), the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) and Brahma Kumaris co-hosted an event titled, Lifestyle Changes based on Values and Ethics – The Role of Faith in promoting Sustainable Consumption…
CYNESA Reaches Out to the Pearl of Africa ~ Uganda
(Cover photo: A group photo with the Catholic Youth Leaders of Masaka Catholic Diocese in Uganda during the CYNESA introduction workshop) The Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) worked with the Diocesan Youth Chaplaincy for Makasa Catholic Diocese in Central Uganda to bring together over 75 youth…