MONAI, in collaboration with CFANC, successfully conducted a Youth Empowerment Program aimed at inspiring and equipping young people with the tools and mindset needed to live purpose-driven lives, build emotional resilience, and navigate the challenges of adolescence, including peer pressure and identity struggles.

The Program objectives were to empower youth to:

• Discover and embrace their life purpose

• Heal from emotional wounds

• Resist negative peer influences

• Think critically and reflect meaningfully on life choices

The Key topics covered were as follows:

1. Discovering Your Purpose

   • Understanding your identity and personal calling

   • Setting meaningful life goals

2. Emotional Healing

   • Addressing inner pain, rejection, and low self-esteem

   • Encouraging forgiveness and mental wellness

3. Lessons from the Prodigal Son

   • Biblical storytelling to teach decision-making, forgiveness, and redemption

   • Group discussions on how to apply spiritual lessons to real-life situations

4. Critical Thinking and Self-Reflection

   • Activities promoting independent thinking and wise decision-making

   • Self-assessment tools to encourage reflection on values and habits

Program impact:

The two-day workshop was extremely impactful. It provided a safe and engaging space for young people to express themselves, gain practical insights, and build spiritual and emotional strength. Through interactive sessions, testimonies, and mentorship, many participants reported a renewed sense of direction and hope.