The Anglican Student Federation (ASF) held its annual 61st Conference from the 30th of June till 5 July 2024 at the Anglican Training Centre in Maseru Lesotho. On the 2nd of July 2024, members of Green Anglican Lesotho, accompanied by Mr Bino Makhalanyane (Provincial Youth Coordinator ) , participated in the ASF Provincial Conference, where they had an enriching and inspiring experience. The day began with a vibrant morning prayer led by Ms Maipato Kotelo and Mr Rapelang sharing a short homily on “Responsibility came before sin , therefore taking care of creation is not punishment but a responsibility given to us all by our Creator “,these setting a positive tone for the events to follow.
One of the highlights of the conference was a presentation by Ms. Mpona Mohapi, a passionate advocate for climate action and a cloud security engineer by profession. Ms. Mohapi, who hails from Lesotho, shared her insights on generational restoration and building resilient communities in the face of climate change. Drawing on her experiences as a curator for the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community and as an alumni of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, Ms. Mohapi’s presentation resonated deeply with the audience.
Following Mohapi’s presentation, attendees were divided into small groups to reflect on how they could contribute to climate advocacy within their respective universities. This interactive session fostered meaningful discussions and allowed participants to brainstorm innovative ways to make a difference in their communities.
Overall, the day at the ASF Provincial Conference was a powerful reminder of the importance of collective action in addressing the climate crisis. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, Green Anglican movement and its members are committed to driving positive change and creating a more sustainable future for all.
We would like to congratulate the outgoing PEC for a well-organized conference and wish well the newly elected PEC as they take over.
As we reflect on the insights shared at the conference, let us be inspired to act in our own communities and work towards a greener, more resilient world for generations to come.
#CaringForCreation
#Gen 2:15
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By. Ms M Kotelo
