The Editorial Brief: Features; AHAPPY Program- Kenya, Malawi & Madagascar; Youth-led Activities- South Sudan; Building Resilience for women and Girls-Burundi; Commemoration of Season of Creation Activities-Zimbabwe The September 2026 edition of AJANews brings together stories of formation, building resilience, accompaniment and care for our common home from across the AJAN
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Protect, Do Not Conceal: Iray Aina Trained to Protect Children and Vulnerable Persons exposed to different forms of violence and abuse in Madagascar
Centre Arrupe-Madagascar (CA-MDG)— On 20 August 2026, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar, through its programme dubbed Programme Santé et Famille (PSF) (Health and Family Programme), organised a training session for members of the Iray Aina movement on preventing violence and protecting children and vulnerable persons. The objective was to strengthen participants’
“I have learnt to see God in the people I serve” -Reflection by Pauline Atieno on the AHAPPY training for Prison Chaplains and Catechists in Nyanza
The five-day AHAPPY Training of Trainers organised by AJAN has been a deeply enriching experience for me. It has helped me to understand myself better and to reflect on the kind of person I am and the legacy I want to leave behind. One of the most important lessons I
“Knowledge has no limitation” Reflection by Mr. Bernard Opiyo on the AHAPPY training for Prison Chaplains and Catechists in Nyanza
I was privileged to participate in the five-day AHAPPY Training of Trainers organised by AJAN at Ukweli Pastoral Centre. My experience has been enriching, and I have learnt a great deal. The training reminded me that knowledge has no limitation and that there is always something new to learn. Before
“The change I want to see must begin with me” Reflection by Daniel Odhiambo on the AHAPPY training for Prison Chaplains and Catechists in Nyanza
I was privileged to be among the catechists and chaplains who participated in the AHAPPY Training of Trainers organised by AJAN from 1st to 5th September 2026. The training has greatly empowered me and opened my eyes to new ways of understanding myself, the people I serve and the challenges
“We can only give what we have”: Reflection on the AHAPPY training of trainers for Prison Chaplains and Catechists in Nyanza
We are very grateful for the AHAPPY Programme, which brought together 22 chaplains and catechists for the five-module training. The programme has been a great journey—from the self to the community. It helped us to recognise how the small world around me can have either a positive or negative impact
AHAPPY ToT for Prison Catechists and Chaplains in Kenya’s Nyanza Region
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), in collaboration with the Kenya Catholic Prison Chaplaincy, undertook a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for Youth (AHAPPY) for prison chaplains and catechists from Kenya’s Nyanza Region at Ukweli Pastoral Centre. The training that took place
AJANews August 2026: Nurturing Potential, Building Resilience
In our August 2026 edition of the AJANews Newsletter we highlight three areas; integral development, building resilience for women and girls in Africa; and institutional strengthening. This past month was a powerful period of accompaniment, growth, and empowerment across the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), both at the Secretariat and
AJAN undertakes Five-Day AHAPPY Training of Trainers for Prison Catechists and Chaplains in Western Region
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) concluded a five-day AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) for Prison Catechists and Chaplains from Kenya’s Western Region on 29 August 2026, equipping 15 participants with practical knowledge and skills to support young people and vulnerable persons within prison settings. The training, held from 25–29
“The world is a saw; it cuts both forward and backward.”
I give thanks, for you have been patient. Everything that was in my heart, you have listened to. Let us stand together, my friends; truly, I am crying. The world is a saw—it cuts both forward and backward. In these difficult times, let education be our strength. To escape destruction,
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