GCF Ethiopia 2023

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We are delighted to announce that the next gathering of the Global Children's Forum will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from the evening meal on Tuesday 7th November through to breakfast on Sunday 12th November 2023.

Why should I come?

So much has happened over the last few years, where travel has not been possible and in many ways we are still adapting to how things have changed. In March earlier this year, our GCF Community, along with teams from GOPlay, family.fit and Generous Generation met in São Paulo, Brazil with the major focus being Families in Mission. Several project work teams were launched, and work on the projects continues post-Brazil gathering. We are excited to see what the outcomes will be as we continue to strive towards our goal of equipping 100 million missional families!

As we meet in November in Addis, the work on Families on Mission will continue to focus on seeking God’s guidance on how to equip missional families in an African context. There has been growing momentum around the needs of families and how we can best serve them alongside children. As we look at the needs around us in our world, specifically in Africa and as we come together as Kingdom partners, could we even begin to imagine how we could see God open the way to equip 100 million missional families?

We have a vision for children everywhere walking with Jesus. Join us for a precious few days to pray, explore, learn and create together as we build on the meetings we held in Brazil in the context of the following areas:

Leadership
- Release young leaders to pioneer the season ahead
- Connect mentors and mentees, widening the leadership development
- Develop multiplication strategies for the Leadership Experience
Learning Community Regional Pilots
- Connect and accelerate regional learning communities in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe
- Integrate the Leadership Experience as a GCF DNA multiplication strategy
Innovation
- Build hybrid FlashLab teams to innovate around key projects (family.fit, Leadership Experience, Family, Regions, Academia)

The meetings in Addis will include representatives from theological institutions, church leaders, ministry leaders, local practitioners and young leaders. GCF gatherings are innovative, insightful and a great community of fellowship as a family.

If you are new to GCF please be assured that we are a welcoming community! We prioritise a warm and friendly atmosphere, ensuring that newcomers feel at ease. If you're joining us for the first time, we're excited to help you navigate through our time together, support you in making new friends, and familiarise yourself with the different aspects of the groups and projects.

Our meetings will take place at the Grand Eliana Hotel located here:

The Grand Eliana Hotel is situated 10 km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Important Notes

All prices below are in US dollars.
Our meetings will start with the evening meal on Tuesday 7th November. Please arrive in time for the start of the meetings.
Our meetings will finish after breakfast on Sunday 12th November. Please plan to stay for the duration of our meetings and arrange your return travel after the meetings have ended.

For those coming from outside Ethiopia:

You will need to provide travel insurance.
Your passport must be valid for six months after your date of entry.

Covid-19

At the time of writing (May 2023) it is not necessary to be able to provide evidence of a Covid-19 vaccination or a recent negative test result.
However, some countries require you to show proof of vaccination when returning home. Please check with your country's immigration department whether this will apply to you.
It is prohibited for any person who knows they are infected with Covid-19 to enter Ethiopia.
Any person showing Covid-19 symptoms has the duty to appropriately wear a face mask, get tested, and if receiving a positive test result to isolate until testing negative.
Please note that guidance may change and it is your responsibility to check with your national government's advice on travel to Ethiopia.
There may be occasions when you are required to wear a mask to comply with local regulations. Please provide your own mask.

Transport to / from airport

We will provide transport from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to the venue for any arrivals on Tuesday 7th November. The airport is approximately 30 minutes drive from the venue. If you arrive outside of that time you may need to arrange your own transport such as Ride, Feres etc.
We will provide return transport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) from the venue for any departures on Sunday 12th November. If your departure is outside of that time you may need to arrange your own transport such as Ride, Feres etc.
Transport from the airport will be in groups of arrivals. You may need to wait at the airport for a short period of time whilst others arrive. Similarly transport back to the airport will be groups of departures.

GCF Ethiopia 2023

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Important Notes

Registration is now closed.