Baraton University, Kenya | East Central Africa Division (ECD)
Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 1st Quarter 2025
Young people and youth leaders from the East and West Unions in Kenya joined students at Baraton University from December 9-14, 2024, to participate of the first ever Youth Alive Training and Conference held in the country. It was a “transforming experience,” reported Pr. Daniel Tirop, Health Ministries director for the West Kenya Union. The program attracted over 280 participants including youth facilitators who were eager to grow spiritually, socially, and intellectually. A team of 50 facilitators, coordinated by Dr. Katia Reinert, GC Health Ministries Associate director, guided the sessions, equipping the youth with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. The youths visited the Great Hope Children’s Home at Mososriot and the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital where they shared needed food items and numerous donations during a Sabbath community outreach. The Youth Alive Conference featured dynamic plenary sessions and workshops designed to equip young people with essential life skills, spiritual growth, mental and emotional wellness skills, and leadership development. “These sessions provided a platform for interactive discussions, expert insights, and personal reflections on key issues affecting today’s youth. The conference served as a platform for mentorship, networking, and discussions on pressing youth-related issues, making it a landmark event in the country’s youth development landscape,” Tirop added.
