We are IMCS Pax Romana, Asia Pacific

IMCS Pax Romana Asia Pacific is part of a global movement dedicated to empowering Catholic students to contribute towards a world of justice and peace. With a rich history dating back to 1921, we stand as a beacon for student-led activism, promoting equality, solidarity, and holistic transformation. Guided by our mission, we foster a community that seeks critical reflection and positive societal change, anchored by our motto “Pax Christi in Regno Christi”—the Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ.

Our structure supports effective collaboration, with coordination teams, boards, and working commissions driving our initiatives across the region. Our dedicated centres, including the Pax Romana Centennial Centre in France and the International Youth Training Centre in Thailand, play a pivotal role in training future leaders for today’s challenges. Through meaningful partnerships and strong networks, we continue to advocate for justice, peace, and sustainable development.

1. History IMCS traces its roots back to 1921, emerging as a global Catholic student movement dedicated to promoting peace and justice. Over the decades, it has evolved into a significant platform for student activism and faith-based initiatives across the Asia Pacific region.

2. Vision, Mission, and Motto

  • Vision: “Catholic tertiary students contributing towards building a world of justice and peace.”
  • Mission: “Inspired by our living experience of Christ and guided by the preferential option for the poor, IMCS seeks to foster a community which develops a pedagogy of critical reflection and holistic transformation and solidarity for realizing a world of justice and peace.”
  • Motto: “Pax Christi in Regno Christi” (The Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ).

3. Structure IMCS Asia Pacific operates through a well-defined organizational framework:

  • Coordination and Chaplaincy Team: Provides spiritual guidance and oversees regional activities.
  • Board of Trustees: Offers strategic direction and governance.
  • Work-in Commission: Focuses on specific thematic areas and projects.
  • Members: Comprises national movements and contact groups across the region.

4. Centres

  • Pax Romana Centennial Centre (PRCC): Established in La Roche Sur Foron, France, this center serves as the international secretariat, facilitating coordination and advocacy training in line with international institutions.
  • International Youth Training Centre (IYTC): Located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, IYTC is dedicated to developing leaders equipped to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. It offers programs such as strategic planning, workshops, educational initiatives, and cultural events.

5. Partners IMCS Asia Pacific collaborates with various organizations, including the Office of the Promotion of Non-Formal Education of the Ministry of Education of Thailand, Baan Saan Fun Pan Suk, and the Brothers of St. Gabriel’s Foundation, Thailand, to establish and run initiatives like the International Youth Training Centre.

6. Contact Us For inquiries or to get involved, you can reach out through:

This comprehensive “About Us” section provides insights into IMCS Asia Pacific’s foundation, guiding principles, organizational structure, key facilities, collaborative efforts, and avenues for communication.

For more details, feel free to explore each section individually to learn more about our history, mission, and ongoing initiatives.

Our Initiatives

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At IMCS Pax Romana Asia Pacific, we focus on the significant influence of collective efforts. Our work stretches well beyond educational settings, reaching out to communities for impactful change.

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