Youth commissioners leave Ghana with vision of serving—and leading—the healing of the world
Youth commissioners leave Ghana with vision of serving—and leading—the healing of the world
RMP
Thu, 11/12/2026 - 16:28
As the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of Young People in the Ecumenical Movement closed its meeting in Accra, Ghana, commissioners vowed to draw together globally to serve the healing of the world.
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As part of encountering the Ghanaian history and culture, the youth commissioners visited the Freedom Wall, located at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Accra, Ghana. The Freedom Wall features several portraits of Ghana's first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, showing different facial expressions and emotions throughout his life.
Photo: Rhoda Mphande/WCC
Under the theme “Journeying Together: Creating Healing Spaces,” they encountered many experiences during their time together, including visits to the Osu Castle and Kwame Nkrumah Museum to learn about the history of the slave trade in Ghana and its terrible effects on people for generations to come.
They also participated in a cultural night, showcasing different dances, languages, and fashion, and learned about the…
