Their aims also include initiating research and strategies for the development of children and youth and promoting inclusiveness of disabled black children in the life of the church. Importantly, CandY does not just talk about young people but encourages their full involvement in the work that they do. CandY does not seek to take over or duplicate the concerns of our constituency but their task is to empower churches, groups or agencies and to act as a facilitator in all that needs to be achieved for the benefit of young people and children. As an ACEA sub-group the work of this commission involves supporting churches and individuals who are committed to the development of the youth. This is expressed by being a focal point of information for them and representing their shared perspectives to the media, statutory bodies and government agencies. One of the key responsibilities of the commission is to improve the priority and quality of youthwork in BMCs. In addition it is to ensure that churches make their provision available for all the young people in their locality. Much of this work is done through the commission’s annual conference Serve them Right, which takes place in September/October of each year.
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