In August 2023, 10 International Young Catholic Students (IYCS) members participated in World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal. The experience was transformative, marked by a sense of unity and purpose among hundreds of thousands of young Catholics worldwide. The week-long celebration began with an inspiring Opening Mass at Terreiro do Paço, led by the […]
The IYCS program coordinator, Roy Ibrahim, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on March 15, 2023, marking a significant opportunity to continue Cardinal Cardijn’s legacy of lay apostolate and enhance collaboration between clergy and laity in the Church. The occasion was part of the preparation for an ecumenical project called “Together Gathering of the […]
The International Young Catholic Students (IYCS) successfully organized a regional interfaith dialogue and training session in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from September 2 to 8, 2023. The theme, “Promoting fraternity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and respect for diversity,” aimed to foster a compassionate understanding of religion, challenge stereotypes, and build bridges between individuals of diverse religious and […]
The IYCS Middle East Regional Dialogue & Training, held from August 23 to 25, 2022, aimed to promote fraternity, peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and respect for religious diversity among younger generations in the Middle East. During the event, participants discussed challenges faced by youth in conflict-affected areas and explored strategies for fostering tolerance and ending discrimination […]
On July 30, 2022, the International Young Catholic Students officially launched its Human Fraternity Project to promote world peace and living together. The IYCS had developed this initiative to mobilize the younger generation in the human fraternity for world peace and living together, which aligned with our plan of action for 2020-2024 goal 2.3 on […]
CategoriesCARE FOR OUR COMMON HOMEAt COP 28, IYCS, alongside other catholic actors, hosted a side event titled “The Global Catholic Letter on Climate Change to the COP28 Presidency.” This event featured discussions on integral ecology and the urgent need for bold decisions from governments. Speakers like Lindlyn Moma, Jean Quinn, Lorna Gold, Tzeporah Berman, Roy Ibrahim, and Julia DeVoy […]
CategoriesCARE FOR OUR COMMON HOMEThese initiatives reflect a commitment to advocating for environmental sustainability, community engagement, and the principles outlined in Laudato Si, thus contributing to a global movement for positive change. COP 27: Climate and Biodiversity Justice from the Faith Perspective In Egypt, IYCS, alongside other Catholic actors, organized a side event on November 17, 2022 during which […]
CategoriesCARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME2021 marked the sixth anniversary of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the Careof Our Common Home. The 2021 celebration was marked by a crown event of the Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year, a celebration of the significant progress the Church has made on its journey to ecological conversion. The 2021 Laudato Si’ Week was […]
At the 42nd UNESCO General Conference, our Secretary General, Mr. Innocent Odongo, advocated for universal internet access and holistic education. He emphasized IYCS’s commitment to global education and the importance of nurturing academic knowledge, emotional intelligence, moral principles, and practical skills. Addressing the digital divide, he called for collaborative efforts to ensure ethical, high-quality online […]
IYCS, through her representative, Miss Lawkadinch Gomez, a member of the IYCS Movement in the Gambia, played a vital role in the SDGs Action Weekend in New York as part of the ICMYO delegation. Her engagement aligns with our commitment to empowering young people to contribute to meeting the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Lawkadinch […]
