Young delegates from various regions within the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) fellowship convened in Akropong-Akuapem, Ghana, from 27 to 31 October to finalize a pioneering curriculum aimed at equipping youth to become peacebuilders in their churches and communities.

Hosted at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture, the workshop brought together participants from Ghana, Lebanon, Jordan, and Indonesia. It marked a significant milestone in the EMS Peace Builders Programme. “This initiative responds to the urgent need for conflict resolution and peacebuilding across diverse cultural and religious contexts,” said Rev. Georg Meyer, Head of Department for Regions and Mission Associations at EMS.

The curriculum, designed for youth aged 18–30, leverages their creativity, energy, and digital fluency. It provides practical training in mediation, conflict management, and digital peace advocacy. Inclusive strategies such as reconciliation, interfaith dialogue, and community healing are central to the program, which draws on case studies from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, and Cameroon.

By integrating theological insights with real-world applications, the curriculum underscores the transformative role of religion in both conflict and peacebuilding. Through workshops, digital campaigns, and grassroots engagement, EMS aims to foster sustainable peace and strengthen social cohesion.

In a pilot phase, the curriculum will be made available to EMS member churches and institutions for local implementation. Youth and young adults from other regions are invited to become part of the process and contribute towards peacebuilding.

“This program reflects EMS’s commitment to building bridges across divides and investing in the next generation of leaders who will shape a more just and peaceful world,” Meyer concluded. He thanked Rev. Dr Michael Nortey and his team of facilitators from the Akrofi-Christaller Institute and the Presbyterian Church in Ghana for their leadership and contributions to the programme.