Caribbean Youth Network Inc

Programs: Youth ministry (50%) through the caribbean youth network's missionary staff, youth ministry was provided on the islands of long island, new providence, and abaco, bahamas. The ministry involved 300 students and 30 volunteer leaders. The object of this program initiative was to provide opportunities for high school students to grow in their understanding of christianity and train adult volunteer leaders in the youth ministry. Services provided include: monthly outreach events, three weekly bible studies involving 110 students, ongoing student leadership development programs which involved 25 students, summer outreach programs and opportunities for students and leaders to attend christian camping events.

college ministry (40%) a second program provided in the caribbean youth network is a college leadership development program for young people in new providence, bahamas. The objective of this program is to help young people and college students as they navigate into adulthood. This is achieved through mentorship, weekly bible studies, retreats and leadership training. Through this program students are encouraged in their personal christian life, instructed in life skills, and empowered for christian service. Currently, over 100 students and 10 volunteer leaders are involved in this program.

short term missions (10%) a third focus of the caribbean youth network is in the area of short term missions. Over the past year short term mission teams have been mobilized to serve the needs of the youth organizations that we serve within the bahamas. These teams of volunteers from u. S. Based churches have assisted with building projects at camps, schools and youth centers and have assisted with christian based summer childrens and youth programs.