In a dynamic series of events, the youth of Notre Dame de la Miséricorde Parish in Cimpunda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have taken bold steps to advance social entrepreneurship and community development in their parish. The first event, held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, brought together young members
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SYM Empowers the Vulnerable Through Peer Education and Mobile Healthcare
On September 12, 2024, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi organized a mobile clinic in the communities of Kabezi and Ruziba. This initiative, part of SYM’s commitment to enhancing public health in Burundi, focused on delivering therapeutic reinforcement and holistic health education, targeting the vulnerable populations who have limited access
SYM Empowers Foster Mothers in the Fight Against HIV
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi hosted an event marking the launch of the Mothers Nurturing program, a critical initiative aimed at supporting HIV service providers and strengthening the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in Bujumbura North District. The event brought together foster mothers
A Visit to CVX Saint Ignace, Kingabwa-DRC Sheds Light on Resilience Amidst Challenges
On September 6, 2024, AJAN Liaison Officer Fernando Nimbu, SJ, on behalf of AJAN Director Fr. Ismael Matambura, SJ, accompanied by Father Michel Lobunda, who serves as the spiritual guide to CVX Saint Ignace, visited the CVX Saint Ignace community in Kingabwa, Kinshasa, as part of AJAN’s field visits and
Building a Conscious and Enterprising Generation in Guinea Conakry through AHAPPY
In August 2024, from the 19th to the 30th, a transformative training initiative took place in the Nzérékoré region of Guinea Conakry, targeting youth and addressing pressing health and social challenges. Organized by the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) and Fe y Alegria, the program, known as AJAN HIV and
Centre Monseigneur Munzihirwa (CMM)-DRC: A Beacon of Hope and Progress
On July 2nd, a farewell mass was held for children who were being reunited with their families. The event was attended by children from the open environment program. On July 16th, the vocational training centre at Centre Monseigneur Munzihirwa (CMM) welcomed Fr. Emmanuel Lenge SJ., the provincial treasurer, to bless
CA MDG: Championing for better Health and Well-being Through Radio Don Bosco
Since December 2023, the Health and Family Program, in partnership with the communications department, has been hosting the radio show « Education à la vie et à l’Amour » (“Education for Life and Love”) on Radio Don Bosco 93.4 FM. Broadcast every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., this show aims
Advocacy Workshop: Towards sustainable management of plastic bags in Madagascar
On 25-26 July 2024, CA MDG organized a crucial advocacy workshop as part of its Environment and Sustainable Development EDD Programme. This event brought together various sustainable development stakeholders as well as policy makers to discuss the challenges posed by plastic bags and sachets smaller than 50 microns. Acting for the
CA MDG: Strong Commitment against Violence against Girls and Women and Promotion of Gender Equality
Since its inception in 2005 by Centre Arrupe (CA), AJAN affiliated Centre in Madagascar (MDG), the Programme Santé et Famille (PSF) (Health and Family Program (PSF))has been dedicated to promoting the values of a healthy and harmonious woman. In collaboration with AJAN, the PSF focuses on raising awareness and fostering
CA MDG: Commitment to safeguarding our common home: A first half-year rich in Actions for the Environment
Madagascar is a country vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and one of the countries most exposed to climate risks. The pressures exerted on the environment are numerous: overexploitation of natural resources, trafficking of rare species, deforestation, selective logging, etc. “Given the scale of the changes, it is no
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