Chris Breitenberg from USA, currently serving on the International Council of Initiatives of Change, gives his ‘wrap-up’ summary of the recently concluded Global Assembly.

Kenya I Care team continues to reach out to young people. The Initiatives of Change (IofC) Subukia and Nakuru teams have been relentless in their efforts to reach out to young people and inspire change. In churches, youth groups, learning institutions….wherever there are young people; you will find someone from Subukia with the message of caring for Kenya.

Many students still ask themselves, ‘What part can I play in making a difference in my immediate society?’ and ‘who are the people I can work with to effect change’? And in an effort to collectively create answers to these questions, Initiatives of Change Kenya has been partnering with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to create a platform for students to come together and search for answers.

After the completion of three very successful artistic peace forums dubbed THE EXTRAVAGANZA, Zak Muturi hopes to continue making a difference in the lives of young people in Subukia.

'Any teacher found drinking alcohol during teaching hours will be arrested and will appear before a court for allegedly abusing their office and for being negligent of their duty', said Lira Chief Administrative Officer Benon Rwanguah. The second Uganda Muslim and Christian Teachers’ Dialogue was held in Lira, 31 May - 2 June. The theme of the conference was 'Enhancing Teachers Role in Development, Peace Building and Good Governance’,

Samuel Muiruri, a graduate of Harambee Africa Leadership Programme, has acquired another name, Mr Plastic Bottles! He has been collecting plastic bottles in Nakuru and using them as building blocks.

Initiatives of Change (IofC) has been involved in the African Great Lakes region since 2000. It is within this context that in June 2012, IofC offered the opportunity to leading Burundian political figures from all sides to come together for a week in Caux, Switzerland, to reflect on the ethics of leadership and how to develop the skills needed in order to play a constructive role in peacebuilding.

'The gift of quiet time is the most valuable asset I have acquired this year' are the words of Estella, a young medical student from Cameroon, as she shares of her revolutionizing experience during the All Africa Conference in Cameroon back in May 2012.

Initiatives of Change Kenya team went back to Meru, courtesy of International Peace Initiative, in March 2012 to continue implementing the initiative they had earlier started- this time round addressing the issues of idleness among the youth, alcoholism and domestic violence.

Rev Motlalepula June Chabaku passed away in her home on 11 May, with more than a 1000 people attending her State Funeral. Speaking on behalf of the President of South Africa, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, described Motlalepula as 'one of the greatest our country has produced.'