Every Christmas is always very special because it reminds us of God’s amazing love for us that He was compelled to send His Son, Jesus Christ to the world to reconcile u s back to Himself. Man w a s made to have fellowship with God and to serve Him forever. He so loves us that He ultimately wants us to have a wonderful, loving and unbroken relationship with Him. As you celebrate this Christmas, may the love of God enfold you more than ever before and may you be compelled to love Him with all your being and show some love in very practical ways to your neighbor.

We are so thankful for the amazing YFCI Africa team – boards, staff and volunteer teams and the young people we get to minister to each and every day of our lives. You may not be able to fathom how thankful and appreciative we are for your faithful partnership throughout the whole year. Like the one leper in the Bible who returned to Jesus to appreciate Him for what He did for them, we say “a very big thank you” for wholeheartedly giving us your unflinching and unreserved support; your prayers and finances!

We eagerly look forward to the doors and the ministry opportunities that the Lord has already opened and kept in store for us in the coming year. Together, by His grace, we will do His Will – reaching the young people by every possible means. On behalf of the YFCI/ Africa Family, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and an Amazing 2025!

Lots of Love & Best Wishes,

Hilary Lewis-Nicol
YFCI/Africa Area Director

AFRICA LEADERSHIP MEETING & COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IN MWANZA TANZANIA

The Africa Leadership team met in Mwanza, Tanzania for the annual ALT meetings which happened from 215 – 24th October 2024. Training was held for the board and staff of YFC Tanzania as well. The Competency Development Conference was held from 27th October – 2nd November 2024. The Africa Area Director gave the keynote address and two long-serving board members of YFC Tanzania were recognised and honored for their service. The YFC Africa Area Director officially inaugurated the EMBRACE HOPE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER for skills training. A tree-planting exercise was done by the ALT and the nations to promote environmental sustainability.