European Youth Course Held in Milan

Italy 2025
Lots of young people in a conference room, raising their arms and applauding.
At the opening ceremony, all countries present were introduced [© Seikyo Shimbun]

From August 1 to 3, a European Youth Course was held under the theme “One Step for Peace!” in Milan, Italy. Some 340 youth from 29 countries in Europe and youth representatives from Japan, including SGI Young Women’s Leader Hiroko Ogushi and SGI Young Men’s Leader Hideaki Yanashima, participated. The course featured a study session on The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, as well as a panel discussion where youth representatives from France, Japan, Portugal and Switzerland shared faith experiences and introduced initiatives from their respective countries.