Laudato Si Clubs
Laudato Si’ Clubs unite young people from schools, universities, parishes, and communities to implement the principles outlined in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. Guided by the values of unity, faith, charity, and action, these clubs integrate Catholic Social Teaching, African cultural values, and national environmental guidelines. They foster climate action, enhance ecological awareness, support sustainable practices, and promote environmental stewardship as an expression of faith.
The Laudato Youth Initiative (LYI) establishes and oversees Laudato Si’ Clubs (LSiC) in schools, parishes, universities, dioceses, and communities.
How a Ugandan Catholic Youth-Led Initiative is Responding to Laudato Si’
Across Uganda, young people are leading the charge in climate action, blending faith with tangible solutions. From schools and universities to dioceses, these youth are pioneering sustainability projects that extend beyond borders, now reaching Kenya and Tanzania. At the heart of this effort is the Laudato Youth Initiative (LYI), a dynamic force housed at the John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre in Uganda’s capital Kampala. Though operating from a modest one-room office, LYI coordinates a vast network of passionate young leaders committed to ecological transformation.
Laudato Si Clubs in Parishes/Dioceses
Laudato Si’ Club – Mountains of the Moon University
Uganda Martyrs University – Fort Portal
Focusing on Solutions within our Reach
to Combat Climate Change
Let us focus on solutions within our reach to solve the problem of climate change debate. Our activities and programs are focused on inspiring climate action through advancing climate change solutions that respond to the problems of our society and communities through our through Laudato Si Clubs in Schools, Universities, Parishes, Dioceses and Communities. Listen to the voices and reflect on the work of Laudato Youth who voluntarily unite to take action for future generations
Laudato Si Clubs in Universities
LYI brings a new
African-engrained Perspective
The international response to the climate crisis needs to bridge the gap between Cop summits and the experience of those who face its consequences. It must ignite hope for a climate-resilient generation