The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) in collaboration with the Catholic Prison Chaplaincy in Kenya has commenced a five-day AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) for prison catechists and chaplains serving in the Western Region. The training that started on 25 August 2026, brings together approximately 16 participants with the aim
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AHAPPY Training of Trainers for the Catholic Diocese of Embu Kicks-Off
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) has commenced a 5-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Catholic Diocese of Embu, bringing together 35 youth leaders for an intensive formation aimed at equipping them with the knowledge, skills and values needed to accompany young people towards healthier and more responsible choices.
AJANews Brief: July Issue 2026
Walking with Hope: Celebrating the Ignatian Spirit of Service and Transformation The Church and the Society of Jesus marked the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola on 31 July. The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) joins in celebrating the enduring legacy of a man whose vision continues to inspire lives
AIDS 2026: Renewing Hope Through Responsible Choices, Prevention, and Solidarity
As the global community gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 26th International AIDS Conference (27–31 July 2026), the latest UNAIDS report serves as both a reminder of the remarkable progress made against HIV and a warning that those gains remain fragile. For the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN),
COGRI–Nyumbani Welcomes His Eminence Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, on the Second Day of His Visit to Kenya
On 18th July 2026, one of the AJAN affiliated Centres, Children of God Relief Institute (COGRI)–Nyumbani, was honoured to receive His Eminence Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, on a strategic visit that served as a profound affirmation of the institution’s mission and
Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ Returns to Kangemi, Kenya
A Homecoming Rooted in Hope, Service and AJAN’s Legacy There are places that leave an indelible mark on one’s life and ministry. For His Eminence Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Parish in Kangemi, Kenya is one such place. During his visit to Kenya for the 21st
A Celebration of Hope at Naivasha Maximum Prison, Kenya as 36 Inmates are Commissioned as AHAPPY Trainers
On 4 July 2026, the AJAN team joined inmates at Naivasha Maximum Prison, Kenya, for a Thanksgiving and Commissioning Mass celebrating 36 inmates who successfully completed the AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) programme. The training was conducted from 5 June to 1 July 2026. The AJAN delegation comprised Fr. Ismael
AJANews Editorial Brief: Investing in Africa’s Future: Ensuring Every Child Thrives
In this June 2026 edition of AJANews, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) joins the continent in commemorating the International Day of the African Child, observed annually on 16 June. This year’s theme was “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for Every Child in Africa.” In a
AJAN Director Visits Canada to Strengthen Solidarity, Partnership and Awareness on HIV Response in Africa
Fr. Ismael Matambura, SJ, Director of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), is currently on a visit to Canada that began on 14 May 2026 to raise awareness about the network’s mission of preventing HIV infections, supporting people living with HIV, and empowering vulnerable communities across Africa through education, psychosocial
AJANews April 2026 Brief: Advancing Health, Upholding Dignity, Inspiring Hope
In this April 2026 edition of AJANews, we look back on a month that has gently re-centred us on what truly matters: life, human dignity, and the quiet yet enduring power of hope. The celebration of Easter, preceded by Holy Week, together with the final vows of our AJAN Director,
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