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
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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
Reintegration of Children in Street Situations, Kinshasa, DRC
Centre Monseigneur Munzihirwa (C.M.M.) is AJAN affiliated field centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo that caters for the street children and undertakes vocational training. In a bid to empower the young people, in the month of June 2024 CMM continued with its efforts to cater for the children in
The Visit of His Grace Archbishop Stefan Heße of the Archdiocese of Hamburg in Germany
On 8th June 2024, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) were lucky to welcome his Grace Archbishop Stefan Heße of the Archdiocese of Hamburg in Germany. During his brief visit, Archbishop Stefan had the opportunity to meet Upendo unit children and all the staff working at Upendo. It was a great moment
Celebration of the Global Day of Action to fight against drug abuse and trafficking at Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM).
On June 26, 2024, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) hosted an event to commemorate the Global Day of Action against drug abuse and trafficking. The event’s slogan was “Support Don’t Punish,” with the theme: Together, We Can Build Sustainable Alternatives in Burundi. This event saw the participation of the Local Consultant
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