The month of October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time to celebrate the strength of women, promote early detection, and encourage regular health checks. In this spirit, through the Integral Youth Development Program, we organized a creative and special dinner on the 29th of
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Strengthening Collaboration: Meeting with Partners for New Horizons
On 29th October 2025, African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) Secretariat in Nairobi was thrilled to welcome Mr. Chris Lowney, Board Member of WittKieffer and renowned author of Heroic Leadership and several other influential books and articles. This inspiring gathering enriched the spirit of collaboration, bringing new horizons not only to
Planting Hope: JUC Trains Facilitators to Nurture Trees and Young Learners
Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) on October 15th 2025, convened at its premises a workshop for onsite facilitators from its partner schools under the School Feeding and Environment Project, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with improved nutrition for vulnerable students in JUC’s partner schools. The session began with JUC programs
Owning Their Story, Shaping Their Future, SJDP, Kenya Inspires Young Men to Lead with Purpose
On 23rd October 2025, Saint Joseph Technical Senior School, Kangemi, came alive with an atmosphere of reflection, honesty, and brotherhood as the school held an inspiring Boys’ Forum under the theme “Own Your Story.” The session, facilitated by Br. Martin, brought together all male staff and students for an open
Turning Job Seekers into Job Creators: A Bold Step to Curb Youth Unemployment in Rwanda
As one of the field centres of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), the Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) in Rwanda continues to embody AJAN’s mission of fostering life, dignity, and hope among Africa’s youth. In line with AJAN’s vision to nurture responsible, self-reliant, and value-driven youth, JUC has implemented the
Faith in Action: Empowering Young People for a Healthy and Hopeful Future, Zimbabwe
On 18 October 2025, the Jesuit Youth Office brought together Catholic students from 10 tertiary institutions across Harare, Zimbabwe for a one-day workshop focusing on Mental Health and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The event, held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, was organized under the banner of the National
Integral Youth Development: Forming Leaders for Others
The Integral Youth Development (IYD) Program under the Jesuit Chaplaincy Office in Harare, Zimbabwe directly aligns with AJAN’s mission to promote holistic transformation of young people through values-based formation and service. By nurturing faith-driven leadership grounded in Ignatian spirituality, the program equips youth with the knowledge, skills, and conscience needed
School Gardens as Oasis of Environmental Protection an Initiative by Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC), Rwanda
Inspired by the Jesuit mission to serve faith and promote justice, Jesuit initiatives across Africa continue to respond to the cries of the poor and the needs of the earth. Guided by the four Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAP), Jesuit works seek holistic solutions that nurture both people and planet.
Supporting Sustainable Futures: JUC Provides Start-Up Funds to Young Entrepreneurs in Rwanda
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) gathered at its premises the beneficiaries of the 5th Cohort in the Youth Empowerment Program for a meeting on the next step in their entrepreneurial journeys — the Incubation Phase. The meeting brought together the youth and alumni of the program. Speaking
Fruitful Partnerships: Expanding JUC’s Environment Conservation and School Feeding Project
On September 19, 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) hosted a meeting at its premises with 29 secondary school directors to discuss the Environment Conservation and School Feeding Program. Launched in 2022 as a pilot phase, JUC, in collaboration with 14 partner schools, planted fruit trees in school farms for two
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