More than 100 youths from Njunu and Gabae in Kiambu are expected to benefit from a two-day family.
Facilitated by Ndumberi PCEA, the forum aims at addressing drug and substance addiction in society.
Speaking on Wednesday at PCEA Ndumberi Church, the youth and children Pastor Raymond Mwaura said that the forum commences today and would be climaxed by the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking which will be on Friday.
Mwaura said that addressing addiction in the family level will contribute greatly to big social groups in which many of those affected directly or indirectly would benefit.
The pastor revealed that the church previously held similar programmes but used them as outreach programmes.
He said that this year they have a new strategy where they address psychological and social issues first then later embark on the spiritual nourishment.
The church leader added that the forums which were used as outreach programmes helped fewer people compared to the current forum.
He cited an incident in 2014 where they hosted 250 youths but only 30 reformed. He hoped that with the new strategy they would reach out and also transform more people in the region which many young people have been affected by the vice.
Mwaura further added that the church does not stop in the psychological, social and spiritual matters only but also helps the youth empower themselves economically.
He said that the youth would be advised to invest in financial institutions to enable them live and raise their future families in a healthy and conducive environment.
Mwaura also suggested that the savings would enable the young generation access real estate’s ownership and take control of their families comfortably.
He said that the religious leaders should not only counsel the believers on spiritual matters only since they not only come to church to get spiritual guidance and also get solutions to their day to day problems which the religious leaders are expected to address.
Mwaura called upon all stakeholders like the government, politicians and educational institutions to join hands and build a rehabilitation centre in the area to ensure the success of such programs.