Laudato Si Green Festival
Read about Last Years’ Festival – which was reported to have rallied many students for Environmental Action in Jinja. As Reported:
Catholic Church-led event draws hundreds of learners to promote eco-awareness, sustainable living, and climate responsibility
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July 11, 2026 has been officially designated as the date for this year’s Eastern Region
Laudato Si’ Green Festival. The carefully selected theme for the festival is:
"Environmental Conservation for Peace and Sustainable Development"
Laudato Si' Green Festival 2025 Themed: "Sowing Seeds of peace and Hope for Creation"
In 2023, the Laudato Youth Initiative pioneered the Laudato Si Green Festival as one of its programs conducted from regional to national levels. The aim was to bring together stakeholders, communities, and institutions through its Laudato Si Clubs to increase tree planting initiatives and promote deeper integration of environmental education into Uganda’s national curriculum. This began with engaging schools to establish local initiatives, ranging from students raising awareness through Green Walks, radio sentisation programs, short educational videos etc to showcasing environmental projects through eco-exhibitions on recycling, organic farming, solar energy, and plastic waste management—demonstrating innovation and a growing commitment to sustainability.
The program invites schools, churches, communities, and government bodies to enhance the preservation of biodiversity, promote green practices, and build a national culture of conservation.
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Laudato Youth Initiative Laudato Si "Green Festival" July 19, 2025
This Mass offers an evangelization opportunity to our young people, both by speaking to their strong sensitivity to creation issues and by preaching about the compatibility between science and faith in a Creator; Pope’ Mass
The Laudato Youth Initiative has been conducting Green Masses on its Laudato Si Festivals to pray for people affected by climate change. This formulary strengthens our efforts and has given us a sense of direction for our prayer programs. We were happy to see the Liturgical Colors of the Days’ vestments were the same as our theme colors. Check the Link
Laudato Youth Initiative
Green Festival 2023
This year, we’re thrilled to launch our very first Regional Green Festival—a vibrant celebration dedicated to uplifting youth voices in the fight for environmental conservation and climate action in our communities.
This exciting event brings together young people from all walks of life to connect, share experiences, and raise awareness, while actively contributing to community resilience and environmental sustainability.
Expect a day packed with fun, inspiration, and impact! From an energizing community walk, interactive eco-garden tours, and eco-exhibitions, to lively climate parliaments, creative small-group workshops, and non-stop entertainment, there’s something for everyone. It’s also a golden chance to meet like-minded youth, passionate corporate partners, and changemakers who are ready to work together for a better future.
Whether you’re a student, community member, part of a school environmental club, or simply an environmental enthusiast, this festival is designed for you!
As our motto proudly declares, “United for Climate Action” we gather to promote sustainable living, share cultural wisdom and food, and exchange knowledge and ideas in a truly life-changing experience.
Come and we connect and encounter the Nexus of: Young people and their mentors (Synodality) Nature (Tree planting and other nature connections) God (at Green Mass). You will also learn more about youth involvement in the climate sapce and learn from expereinced environmental actors who will teach you enterprenual skills.
Day’s Activities.
1. Climate Walk through Musima ,Nakanyonyi and Wanyange with Brass Band as we raise awareness on Environmental governance and climate justice.
2. Community Tree Planting and Green Walk to raise awareness in the communities of Bugemebe, Wanyange and Musima over (2000 will be planted).
3. Blood donation at Busaimo Farm-Wanyange
4. Green Exhibition at Busaimo Farm-Wanyange where you will have the chance to take a nature walk, Participate in Cultural Dances, Eat culturally prepared foods, Goat roasting etc..
5. Climate Debates & Talk shows
6. Green Football match Holy Cross Lake View S.S.S VS Wanyange Community
Season of Creation Event
The Laudato club of Holy Cross Lake View S.S.S a club by the Laudato Youth Initiative together with John Paul II Justice and Peace Center – Kampala and other partners in the green space are organizing a “Green Festival”
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