On the 1st of August 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of its Youth Empowerment for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Held at the JUC premises in Kigali, the event marked the successful completion of a three-month journey for 36 Rwandan and Burundian youth. This 5th cohort training,
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Celebrating 17 Years of Compassionate Service: Cardinal Michael Czerny Visits Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
On August 2, 2025, the Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) a socio-medical organization fighting against HIV/AIDS in the Jesuit Rwanda-Burundi province marked its 17th anniversary in a celebration filled with joy, gratitude, and reflection. The milestone was honored by a pastoral visit from His Eminence Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the
Saint Joseph Development Programmes, kangemi, Kenya Engage Youth in Ending GBV
In a bold step toward building a safer and more just society, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) – Kangemi, Kenya hosted a transformative Youth Forum on Supporting Survivors and Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on 29th July 2025. Facilitated by Madam Sophia and Madam Nancy, the session focused on equipping young
Reclaiming Green Hope: Young People Participate in Tree Planting Exercise in the Peri-Urban Areas of Lomé, Togo
At the beginning of 2025, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued with the roll out of the AJAN Youth for Youth: Pilgrims of Hope 2025 (AJAN Y4YP 2025) program, a vibrant youth-led initiative calling on young people across Africa to become beacons of hope within their communities. This transformative
How AHAPPY Training is Transforming the Community: Water Tank Initiative Takes Shape at Emmaus Parish, Garissa Diocese
Following the AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Bura-Tana from 22nd to 26th April 2025, the youth from Emmaus Parish, Garissa Diocese, developed a post-training work plan. One of the key activities was the installation of a 10,000-litre water tank to help conserve
AHAPPY Training by Bura Parish Youths Sparks Hope and Awareness
On 13th June 2025, Bura Catholic Parish came alive with a spirit of learning, reflection, and transformation as 80 young people gathered for a dynamic AHAPPY training seminar. The session was spearheaded by passionate AHAPPY trainees from the parish, who were implementing one of the key activities they had planned
Igniting Careers and Purpose: Jesuit Youth Office Hosts Career Development Session at University of Zimbabwe
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Jesuit Youth Office hosted a career development session for fourth-year students at the University of Zimbabwe. This gathering was both a celebration of the students’ academic journey and a time of preparation for the next chapter—life beyond university. The event featured a keynote address
Zimbabwean Youth Empowered for Faithful Leadership and Life Beyond School
From June 20 to 22, 2025, the Zimbabwe Young Christian Students (ZYCS) of the Gweru Diocese hosted a transformative study session at Regina Mundi High School. Bringing together 40 high school students, the three-day program focused on integral youth development, spiritual formation, and career guidance. Designed to build community and
Honoring African Child Day at Saint Joseph Development Programmes, Kangemi, Kenya
On June 16th, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) joined the rest of the continent in commemorating African Child Day 2025, celebrated this year under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” The day served as an important reminder of the ongoing need to protect, promote, and
JUC conducts 2025 visits to partner schools to assess the AHAPPY program implementation-Rwanda
Throughout May and early June 2025, the Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) conducted a series of school visits to monitor the continued implementation of the AHAPPY Generation Program in various partner schools across Rwanda. These visits aimed to assess progress, encourage students, and strengthen the impact of the value-based youth formation
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