An interreligious youth camp at Volmoed (Hermanus) bringing together Muslim (Sunni & Shia) and Christian (Anglican, Catholic, Reformed) participants for shared prayer, learning, and dialogue to deepen understanding and build friendships across traditions.
Ahlul Bait Mosque and the Volmoed Youth Leadership Training Programme co-hosted a 3-day youth camp (ages 18–35) at Volmoed in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus. Participants came from diverse Christian and Muslim traditions and multiple South African cities. With NCCMR sponsorship, the camp focused on experiencing one another’s prayer, learning core theological tenets, and creating space for honest questions in a setting of hospitality, respect, and friendship.
The weekend demonstrated that praying alongside one another—with honesty about differences and generosity toward each tradition—creates durable bonds of fraternity. Participants left with deeper understanding, newfound friendships, and concrete suggestions to scale this model. With continued NCCMR partnership and local leadership, the camp offers a replicable pathway for youth-led interreligious engagement across South Africa.
