What an impactful and inspiring experience!
Peace Horizon International was proudly represented at the 2026 Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) Kogi State Convention, held on Friday, 17th and Saturday, 18th April 2026, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Okengwe, Kogi State.
The convention brought together young people, faith leaders, community stakeholders, and youth-focused organizations from across the state to engage in meaningful discussions on leadership, peacebuilding, spiritual growth, and community development. The gathering served as a platform for networking, learning, and inspiring young people to become positive agents of change within their communities.
As an organization committed to promoting peace, social cohesion, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development, Peace Horizon International considered its participation in the convention an important opportunity to engage with young leaders and contribute to conversations that shape a more peaceful and inclusive society. Through interactions with participants and other stakeholders, representatives of the organization shared insights on the importance of dialogue, tolerance, active citizenship, and collective responsibility in addressing contemporary social challenges.
The convention featured inspiring keynote addresses, worship sessions, leadership discussions, and interactive engagements designed to equip young people with the values and skills needed to make meaningful contributions to nation-building. Participants were encouraged to embrace integrity, service, and peaceful coexistence as essential principles for personal and societal development.
Speaking on the significance of the event, representatives of Peace Horizon International noted that empowering young people remains central to building resilient communities and fostering lasting peace. They emphasized the need for continued collaboration among faith-based organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, and community leaders in creating opportunities that enable young people to thrive and become catalysts for positive transformation.
Peace Horizon International expresses its appreciation to the organizers of the 2026 YOWICAN Kogi Convention for hosting a successful and impactful event. The organization remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote peacebuilding, youth engagement, leadership development, and community advancement across Nigeria and beyond.
The convention concluded with renewed commitments from participants to apply the lessons learned and continue working towards a future characterized by peace, unity, and sustainable development. Peace Horizon International looks forward to strengthening partnerships and participating in similar initiatives that align with its vision of creating peaceful, informed, and empowered communities.
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The convention brought together young people, faith leaders, community stakeholders, and youth-focused organizations from across the state to engage in meaningful discussions on leadership, peacebuilding, spiritual growth, and community development. The gathering served as a platform for networking, learning, and inspiring young people to become positive agents of change within their communities.
As an organization committed to promoting peace, social cohesion, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development, Peace Horizon International considered its participation in the convention an important opportunity to engage with young leaders and contribute to conversations that shape a more peaceful and inclusive society. Through interactions with participants and other stakeholders, representatives of the organization shared insights on the importance of dialogue, tolerance, active citizenship, and collective responsibility in addressing contemporary social challenges.
The convention featured inspiring keynote addresses, worship sessions, leadership discussions, and interactive engagements designed to equip young people with the values and skills needed to make meaningful contributions to nation-building. Participants were encouraged to embrace integrity, service, and peaceful coexistence as essential principles for personal and societal development.
Speaking on the significance of the event, representatives of Peace Horizon International noted that empowering young people remains central to building resilient communities and fostering lasting peace. They emphasized the need for continued collaboration among faith-based organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, and community leaders in creating opportunities that enable young people to thrive and become catalysts for positive transformation.
Peace Horizon International expresses its appreciation to the organizers of the 2026 YOWICAN Kogi Convention for hosting a successful and impactful event. The organization remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote peacebuilding, youth engagement, leadership development, and community advancement across Nigeria and beyond.
The convention concluded with renewed commitments from participants to apply the lessons learned and continue working towards a future characterized by peace, unity, and sustainable development. Peace Horizon International looks forward to strengthening partnerships and participating in similar initiatives that align with its vision of creating peaceful, informed, and empowered communities.