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Youth Service Fund
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Afterschool Mural Program – Trinity United Methodist Church, Kansas, USA - $1,500
To enrich self-esteem and create awareness of the arts through the process of mural design and completion

ASP's Cup of Cold Water Project – Appalachia Service Project (ASP), Tennessee, USA - $5,000
People working together to benefit 20-30 Central Appalachian families in need of basic utilities or safe utility upgrades

Big Brother, Big Sister Camp – Bristol Outreach Ministry, Virginia, USA - $2,000
Youth and their mentors will swim, creek walk, take hikes, share during campfire and learn to be followers of Christ

Biogas Cooking & Rainwater Harvesting Systems – Hill Preparatory School, Kampala-Lugogo, Uganda - $3,500
To increase cheaper fuel and safe water as basic necessities for the school community while being environmentally friendly

Conference United Methodist Youth Internet Café – Conference UM Youth Fellowship, Monrovia, Liberia - $5,000
An important place for income generation which will facilitate effective, innovative and consistent ministries for youth

G.A.P. Ministries (God's Amazing Plan) – Hamilton United Methodist Church, New Jersey, USA - $3,500
A multi-generational, multi-ethnic ministry that builds relationships among young people through the arts

Grace Centre (Youth Outreach) – Living Water International Ministries, Somolu Lagos, Nigeria - $5,000
A place of worship and meetings designed to bring a fresh impartation of God’s presence and Word to people’s lives

Growing Up Hip-Hop, Living by Faith – Harlem Metro Youth at Metropolitan Comm UMC, New York, USA - $7,500
Transforming the Village of Harlem into a solace of hope and love by empowering youth to embrace their hip-hop identity

Helping Youth Find Direction – True North: Youth Division of the Way Out Prison Ministry, Ohio, USA - $3,000
Mentoring incarcerated youth and helping them learn new ways to deal with anger, abuse and neglect

HIV/AIDS and Impact on Growth of the Church – St. Jude Church, Kampala, Uganda - $5,000
Enabling youth to recognize stages of their body growth and development and the characteristics of each stage

Immanuel Deaf Youth Outreach (Year 2) – Immanuel Deaf Youth, Nairobi, Kenya - $7,500
Workshops on capacity building, introduction to theology, youth leadership, management, report writing and research

Impact Richmond: Summer Mission Camps (Year 2) - St. Marks United Methodist Church, Virginia, USA - $7,500
Hosting church youth groups for the purpose of home repairs in the community of Richmond
Integrated Skills

Training in Carpentry – Ebisicha Christian Wings of Hope Network, Keroka, Kenya - $4,500
Vocational skills training in tailoring and carpentry, skills training in the best agricultural practices and sustainable farming

Joyful Youth Resource Centre – United Methodist Church of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe - $6,000
Members will use their diverse specialties for a common cause to make contributions to society

Perkins Youth School of Theology (Year 2) – Perkins School of Theology at SMU, Texas, USA - $5,000
Designed to encourage, equip and empower young people to be disciples of Jesus Christ and agents of change in the world

Sanctuary Arts Community – Emmanuel Gospel Center & Starlight Youth Outreach, Massachusetts, USA - $4,000
Helping high-risk youth develop skills and responsibility through outreach and the arts

The Art Project – Anchor Park Untied Methodist Church, Alaska, USA - $5,000
Enabling youth an avenue to express themselves, tie their creativity and help cultivate their faith through art

U-Turn – Grace United Methodist Church Olga/Fort Myers, Florida, USA  - $5,000
Turning around the lives of troubled youth and transforming them from unbelievers to fully devoted disciples of Christ

Young People's Action in Witness and Outreach – Christ United Methodist Church, Cotabato, Philippines - $3,000
Producing a training resource, strengthening spiritual formation and launching a faith-sharing program

Youth Centre for Skills Development – Youth with a Vision, Masaka, Uganda - $4,000
Providing computer training, information technology and Bible study to enhance the employability of youth

Youth Sustainable Agriculture Development Project – Tamale East United Methodist, Tamale, Ghana - $4,000
Equipping 200 church youth with up-to-date farming skills and engaging them on large scale farming