In Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a visionary young entrepreneur is quietly transforming lives through innovation, education, and social commitment. Joël Londjiringa, the founder of Joë-Francis Service, is building more than just a business; he is creating pathways for young people to acquire practical skills, build confidence, and
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Nourishing Communities: The Story of Nato La Bayonnaise Enterprise Founded by Anita and Deborah
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, and women’s economic participation is frequently restricted by structural barriers. In the heart of Kisangani, however, a dynamic social enterprise is rewriting this narrative. Nato La Bayonnaise, a youth-led enterprise, is making significant strides in the local
Jesuit Youth Office in Zimbawe Champions Digital Dignity and Online Safety Among Young People
On 9 May 2026, the Jesuit Youth Office of Southern Africa in Zimbabwe hosted a workshop on Digital Dignity & Safety: Protecting Women’s Rights in Online Spaces, underscoring its mission to promote digital dignity and equip young people with tools for safe and responsible engagement in the region’s evolving digital
AIDS epidemic not over in Africa, says Fr. Ismael Matambura SJ. AJAN Director during his visit to Canada
Fr. Ismael Matambura, Director of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) on May 20, 2026 stressed the importance of supporting HIV-AIDS initiatives, saying that AIDS epidemic in Africa is not over. “HIV is still there,” Fr. Matambura said during a talk co-organized by Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and the residents
Launch of AJAN-BRWGA Project Brings Hope to Women and Girls in Kingabwa, DRC
Through the suport of African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) Centre Saint Ignace in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially launched the 2026 Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) program in the Kingabwa neighbourhood, marking a significant step toward empowerment, skills development, and economic self-reliance for
ART MOKILI NGONGA is Turning Creativity into Opportunity for a New Generation of Designers
Across Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, many young people face a shared reality: talent and creativity are abundant, but opportunities to transform them into sustainable livelihoods are limited. ART MOKILI NGONGA—an enterprise led by a member of the AJAN Three Zero Club (an extension of the Jesuit Youth Social
How Ma Blanchisserie is Restoring Dignity & Transforming Community through Job Creation and Easing Everyday Burdens
In one densely populated neighbourhood of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the simple task of washing clothes had become a daily struggle for many families. Limited access to water, demanding work schedules, and the physical strain of handwashing placed a heavy burden on households, particularly on women and girls who carried most
From Barren Soil to New Hope: How Hector is Reviving Farms and Restoring Livelihoods Through Biofertilizer
Across Burkina Faso, declining soil fertility has quietly become one of the greatest threats to food security and sustainable livelihoods. Years of intensive farming, mining activities, dependence on chemical fertilisers, and unpredictable rainfall have left vast stretches of farmland exhausted and unproductive. For many farming families, harvests continue to shrink
How Salia Lapin is Transforming Lives Through Food, Farming, and Opportunity
What began as a simple dream and a passion for cooking has grown into a thriving community enterprise that is changing lives in Burkina Faso. Le Restaurant Salia Lapin is today more than a restaurant, it is a story of resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of opportunity. In a
WE ALL NEED SOMEBODY
Living in the world today,we all need somebody to look up to—a steady hand when skies turn grey,a voice that says, “I believe in you.” We all need somebody who inspires us,someone like Tobechukwu, who inspires Augustine,or Ujah, who inspires Imuetinyan—not perfect,just present through the fight,someone who finds a tiny
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