SOUTH SUDAN: Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio Holds Children Conference
The Catholic Diocese of Tombura –Yambio, South Sudan convened its second annual Children’s conference at St Mary’s Parish, Yambio, Gbudue State, South Sudan. The three-day event saw children in their hundreds in attendance, under the theme “GIRL POWER SOUTH SUDAN AND BOY POWER SOUTH SUDAN”.
The event is the second of its kind, an initiative of Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura- Yambio. The children are members of Queens of Purity fraternity, Noble Boys fraternity and Shalom South Sudan Movement of boys and girls. His Lordship came up with the noble initiative in order to protect the children who in most cases fall victim to unpredictable natural and man-made cases.
While opening the conference, the Bishop called upon the children to set good examples and be models that can be emulated. He added that the fruits of the empowerment program can only be visible if they live what they learnt during the conference. He also called upon parents to take good care of their children as they are the future and hope of tomorrow. The conference is an innovative empowerment conference which brought together children between 15-25 years.
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During the conference, various facilitators graced the event, each of them bringing a particular package of advice to the children.
Among the key facilitators included, Hon. Governor Daniel Badagbu, Governor of Gbudue State who among many other things reminded the children to always remember they are the most beautiful and they should therefore take care of themselves. The Deputy Governor, Gbudue state also graced the event.
The Minister of Education Hon Philip Pia gave a presentation on the secrets to success in education; and on health matters, Dr John Gbono tackled the hygiene and nutrition topic among many other key speakers.
The conference was also graced by important personalities in the Diocese. The Diocesan children’s chaplain Fr Benjamin Wasi expressed his happiness at the success of the conference terming it a life-changing event while Fr Baptist Karim gave a touching presentation on preservation of the environment and Fr Andrea Mbuniwia addressed the topic on holiness of life.
The conference had been divided in sessions, with the first day set aside only for boys; the second day for girls; and the third day brought the two groups together.
The event is held annually in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio. During the mass that coincided with the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, the children made their commitment to their creed and also declared their conviction.
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Source: Anisa Radio
