CYNESA took part in the first General Assembly of Members of the International Partnership on Religion and Development (PaRD) which was held from 24 -27 June at the Ecumenical Centre “Château de Bossey” in Switzerland. PaRD is an initiative of the Government of Germany that brings together governmental and intergovernmental entities, Civil Society Organizations and Faith-based Organizations from all over the world to collectively improve the impact of religion and values in sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. It was established in February 2016. CYNESA has been a member of PaRD as a faith-based organization since 2016 and was represented at the general assembly by Hellen Mugo.
CYNESA at the First PaRD General Assembly
CYNESA's Mission is to offer the platform through which young Catholics across Africa, respond to the twin challenges of Environmental Degradation and Climate Change, from the perspective of Catholic social teaching on care for creation, paying attention to the most vulnerable.