The traditional circumcision ritual for Pokot boys is often very harsh and lasts for a couple of months. In response to this practice, which confirms the Pokot male as an adult and ready for marriage.  COPE invited Pokot boys to come to the Mission for a week of teaching and fellowship.  This has been a much more difficult program to "sell" to the community because the message of following Jesus as He respected women is not well received. In spite of the challenges, the Celebration is held each year.  Other organizations have come to Pokot and are circumcising the boys in a medical environment to promote good health and discourage the traditional practice.