{
  "about": {
    "organization": "Legion Maria of African Church Mission - Youth Affairs Directorate",
    "headquarters_location": "Suna Migori, Kenya",
    "head_office": "Our main headquarters and head office is located in Suna Migori, Kenya",
    "important_note": "When asked about headquarters location, always state: Suna Migori, Kenya. Do not confuse with project locations.",
    "contact": {
      "phone": "+254 723077456",
      "email": "info@legionmariachurch.com",
      "websites": [
        "www.legionmariachurch.com",
        "www.legionmariamediaservices.com"
      ]
    },
    "mission": "The mission of the Legion Maria Directorate of Youth Affairs generally focuses on fostering the spiritual, moral, and personal development of young people within the Legion Maria faith. This includes promoting a deep relationship with God, encouraging active participation in the Church, and supporting the holistic growth of youth in a way that aligns with Baba Messiah's teachings. It aims to engage young people in the life of the Church, helping them to live out their faith in a meaningful way and to contribute positively to the world.",
    "vision": "The vision of the Directorate often encompasses creating a vibrant, engaged, and faith-filled youth community that is rooted in the teachings of Baba Messiah and the Legion Maria Church. It seeks to inspire young people to become committed and active members of the Church, prepared to lead with compassion and integrity. The vision includes fostering environments where young people can explore their faith, develop leadership skills, and participate in activities that contribute to the common good.",
    "core_values": [
      {
        "name": "Faithfulness",
        "description": "Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Legion Maria Church, encouraging youth to deepen their relationship with God and live out their faith authentically."
      },
      {
        "name": "Inclusivity", 
        "description": "Embracing the diversity of young people within the Church and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued."
      },
      {
        "name": "Service",
        "description": "Encouraging a spirit of service and social justice, motivating young people to contribute positively to their communities and the world."
      },
      {
        "name": "Formation",
        "description": "Supporting the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional development of youth through education, reflection, and personal growth opportunities."
      },
      {
        "name": "Community",
        "description": "Building strong, supportive communities where young people can connect, share experiences, and support one another in their faith journeys."
      },
      {
        "name": "Integrity",
        "description": "Upholding ethical and moral standards in all activities, fostering a sense of responsibility and accountability among young people."
      }
    ],
    "church_beliefs": {
      "core_belief": "We believe that Baba Messiah and Jesus Christ is one and same person, the son of God",
      "reach": "Legion Maria Church spreads in the entire Africa, Parts of Europe and Asia",
      "membership": "Approximate number of faithfuls is 5 Million",
      "dress_code": "Robes. Sisters cover their hair with veils",
      "sacred_practice": "Removal of shoes within church compound because it is a holy place, just the same way God commanded Moses to remove his sandals as he was standing on Holy Grounds",
      "approach": "We believe in modern medicine and education and also spiritual healing"
    },
    "worship": {
      "practices": [
        "Prayers",
        "Singing", 
        "Bible reading",
        "Reciting the rosary",
        "Holy Mass/Celebration of Eucharist"
      ],
      "prohibited": [
        "Clapping of hands",
        "Dancing",
        "Use of musical instruments", 
        "Ululations"
      ],
      "prayer_schedule": {
        "daily": "Everyday anytime",
        "presidium": "Wednesday and Saturday",
        "holy_mass": "Sunday"
      }
    }
  },
  "office": {
    "departments": [
      {
        "department": "Administration and operations",
        "officer": "Victor Elvis Omondi",
        "role": "Coordinates all departments to ensure timely delivery of duties assigned"
      },
      {
        "department": "Executive Secretary",
        "officer": "Mercy Achieng",
        "role": "Schedules meetings, takes minutes and keeps youth affairs files/records"
      },
      {
        "department": "Treasury and Planning",
        "officer": "Thomas Omondi Midoyi",
        "role": "In charge of Finance and budgeting"
      },
      {
        "department": "Education and Skills",
        "officer": "Collate Auma Okoth",
        "role": "In charge of student's welfare and informed career choices"
      },
      {
        "department": "Procurement",
        "officer": "Vincent Omondi",
        "role": "In charge of procurement and purchases"
      },
      {
        "department": "Events and Conferences",
        "officer": "Lucy Mboya",
        "role": "In charge of venue set up during youth events and conferences. Ensures perfect décor and seating arrangement"
      },
      {
        "department": "Medical Services",
        "officer": "Eunia Otema",
        "role": "Expert advice and lead for St. Mary's Legion Maria Dispensary"
      },
      {
        "department": "Auditing and Oversight",
        "officer": "Lilian Akinyi Owino",
        "role": "Oversights and audits all expenditures of youth affairs office"
      },
      {
        "department": "Rectorship, Liturgy and Doctrines",
        "officer": "Shadrack Ouma",
        "role": "Ensures church liturgy is correctly propagated among the youth"
      },
      {
        "department": "Communications and Public Relations",
        "officer": "Prince Johannes",
        "role": "In charge of all external communications and public relations initiatives"
      },
      {
        "department": "Projects and investment",
        "officer": "Steven Oduor",
        "role": "In charge of all youth projects. Ensures they are accomplished. Sourcing for new investment opportunities"
      },
      {
        "department": "ICT and Innovations",
        "officer": "Abraham Odhiambo",
        "role": "In charge of Digital infrastructure including church websites"
      },
      {
        "department": "Diaspora Affairs",
        "officer": "Gideon Msee",
        "role": "Representative and ambassador for diaspora youth ensuring they are actively involved in youth activities"
      },
      {
        "department": "Facility Manager",
        "officer": "Daniel Onyango",
        "role": "Ensures all youth facilities including buildings, Radio/Tv Studio, trophies, Equipment etc, are well maintained and taken care of"
      },
      {
        "department": "Music and Performing Arts",
        "officer": "Denis Ogolla",
        "role": "In charge of choirs and talents"
      },
      {
        "department": "Travel and Logistics",
        "officer": "Joseph Bwire",
        "role": "In charge of traveling logistics during meetings and functions"
      },
      {
        "department": "Grants and Partnerships",
        "officer": "Edwin Ochieng",
        "role": "Link to donors and sponsors. Specialist in proposal writing"
      },
      {
        "department": "Data and Systems Engineering",
        "officer": "Austine Ager",
        "role": "In charge of data architecture, online crowd funding and digital marketing including creative Ads as a source of revenue"
      },
      {
        "department": "National Coordination",
        "officer": "Fredrick Ouma Opondo",
        "role": "In charge of all regional coordinators ensuring they deliver on their mandate"
      },
      {
        "department": "Chief Marshall",
        "officer": "Peter Emuria Ekeno",
        "role": "Ensures youth events begin and end in good time. Marshalls everyone for timely start"
      },
      {
        "department": "Family life and Relationships",
        "officer": "Joseph Aput",
        "role": "In charge of, mental illness, marital and relationship conflicts among young persons. To offer them guiding and counselling"
      },
      {
        "department": "Leadership, peer mentorship and training",
        "officer": "Brian Odhiambo",
        "role": "Official mentor and peer trainer for youth in preparation for leadership role"
      },
      {
        "department": "Charity and community outreach",
        "officer": "Bernadette ondego",
        "role": "Organizes charity and outreach activities"
      },
      {
        "department": "Special needs",
        "officer": ["Linet Ragot", "Fredrick Okoth"],
        "role": "In charge of special groups [blind, deaf, dumb, sick, elderly and the lame]"
      },
      {
        "department": "Chaplaincy",
        "officer": "Martin Nyahowa",
        "role": "In charge of prayers and worship during youth functions"
      },
      {
        "department": "Media crew and Videography",
        "officer": ["Gabriel Juma", "Elizabeth Otieno", "Vitalis Jibah"],
        "role": "Ensures all youth events and prayers are covered live or recorded for sharing with the entire church"
      },
      {
        "department": "Safety and Security",
        "officer": "Sila Caleb",
        "role": "Advises on security protocols during events. Ensures all events are well secured in liaison with other security agents"
      },
      {
        "department": "Reconciliation, Peace and Justice",
        "officer": "Joseph Odawo",
        "role": "Ensures justice and peace for all, reconciles warring groups"
      },
      {
        "department": "Advisory Board Secretary",
        "officer": "Andrew Juma",
        "role": "Represents advisory board at the secretariat"
      },
      {
        "department": "Executive Assistant",
        "officer": "Joseph Owino",
        "role": "Directors personal Assistant"
      },
      {
        "department": "Legal Advisor",
        "officer": "Agatha Florence",
        "role": "Provides legal advice to the secretariat and all youth on pro bono basis"
      },
      {
        "department": "Human Resources Manager",
        "officer": "Bernard Owino",
        "role": "In charge of youth affairs employees and HR policy formulation"
      }
    ],
    "completed_projects": [
      {
        "name": "St. Mary's Legion Maria Dispensary",
        "cost": "5 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "Legion Maria Sacco for savings",
        "status": "Active"
      }
    ],
    "pending_projects": [
      {
        "name": "Effesso Nzoia Washrooms",
        "location": "Siaya, Ugunja (This is a PROJECT location, not our headquarters)",
        "cost": "10 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "Radio and TV Station", 
        "cost": "5 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "St. Mary's Legion Maria Hospital and School of Nursing",
        "cost": "500 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "Baba Messiah's Mausoleum",
        "cost": "50 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "Residential areas for Cardinals",
        "cost": "5 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "Refurbishment of Effesso Nzoia, Jerusalem Amoyo, Kodero and Got Kalfari",
        "note": "These are various PROJECT SITES for refurbishment, not our headquarters",
        "cost": "100 Million"
      },
      {
        "name": "Construction of Youth Affairs Office",
        "cost": "5 Million"
      }
    ],
    "current_activities": [
      "Music Festivals",
      "Performing Arts", 
      "Sports and entertainment",
      "Workshops and Seminars",
      "Regional and National Youth Conventions",
      "Prayer camps",
      "Education exchange programs"
    ],
    "support_donations": {
      "mpesa": {
        "process": [
          "M-PESA Menu",
          "Lipa na M-PESA", 
          "Buy Goods and Services",
          "Till Number: 5957161",
          "Amount",
          "Press OK/Send"
        ],
        "name": "LEGION MARIA"
      },
      "bank_account": {
        "bank": "COOPERATIVE",
        "branch": "UPPER HILL NAIROBI (This is the bank branch, NOT our headquarters)",
        "account_number": "01134164138800",
        "account_name": "LEGION MARIA YOUTH AFFAIRS"
      }
    }
  },
  "leadership": {
    "supreme_leadership": {
      "patron_pope": "His Holiness Raphael Titus Ochieng",
      "matron_mother_superior": "Mother Roseline Okumu", 
      "dean_of_cardinals": "His Eminence Daniel Otang"
    },
    "youth_affairs_director": {
      "title": "Director - Youth Affairs",
      "name": "His Excellency Bishop Wycliffe Nyapera",
      "contact": "+254 723077456"
    },
    "organizational_structure": "30+ departments with specialized officers covering administration, finance, projects, communications, pastoral care, logistics, and community outreach"
  }
}