The world today is full of so many diseases and uncertainties. Half of the world’s population suffers from a number of diseases ranging from HIV/AIDS, cancer, hypertension, malaria, diabetes, mental illness, etc. In one way or another, we all experience the impact of these diseases, either directly or indirectly. Therefore,
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A Hopeful Start to the Term and the Jubilee Year at Ocer
Ocer has been bustling with activities both inside and outside. We just reopened after a two months holiday spanning from December 2024 to January 2025, a characteristic of the Ugandan system of education. The students are back, most of them elated after surviving the cut mark that allows them to
RECOGNITION OF THE BEST VISUAL PRODUCTIONS FROM THE AHAPPY YOUTH STORYTELLING CONTEST 2024 IN BENIN
On Monday, February 24, 2025, the Centre de Recherche d’Étude et de Créativité (CREC), under the leadership of Fr. Eugène GOUSSIKINDEY, SJ, hosted a modest award ceremony. The event aimed to honor and present certificates of recognition to the exceptional winners of the 2024 AHAPPY Youth Storytelling Contest, which took
Radio Kwizera Launches Its 2025 Program as it gears towards boosting Listenership
Radio Kwizera kicked off the year with a highly anticipated launch of its 2025 programming, following a week-long teaser campaign. The unveiling on Monday, January 13, 2025 featured live outside broadcasts of three flagship shows: Asubuhi Njema (morning show from the RK compound), Mchakato (midmorning show from Nakatunga grounds), and
Foster Parenting Program Thrives at Ocer Campion Jesuit College, Gulu, Uganda
In an effort to create a more supportive learning environment, Ocer Campion Jesuit College in Gulu, Uganda implemented a foster parenting program aimed at bridging the gap between students and educators. The initiative supported by African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), was undertaken in November 2024, seeks to go beyond traditional
Building Supporting Networks for a Hope-Filled Future
From December 5th to 8th, 2024, twenty vibrant young leaders from five youth groups supported by the Jesuit Youth Office in Zimbabwe gathered at Silveira House in Harare. The goal was to build supporting networks for a hope-filled future. With the support of the African AIDS Jesuit Network, this workshop
Empowering Young Leaders for Impactful Entrepreneurship!
On Friday 6th December 2024 , I had the privilege of facilitating a session with a group of Catholic student leaders under the Jesuit Province of Southern Africa, guiding them through creative fundraising strategies and how to best implore sustainable entrepreneurship practices. What made this experience truly fulfilling wasn’t just
Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Holistic Youth Empowerment Initiative
From the 5th to the 8th of December 2024, young people gathered at Silveria House to discuss and tackle the trending issue of Drug and Substance Abuse. This is a social ill which does not only bother our parents, our communities but the country at large. So many young people
Beyond the celebration: a commitment to a collaborative future
Every year, celebrated on December 1st, World AIDS Day is an opportunity to intensify mobilization. In Madagascar, the official celebration was held in Antsiranana, a city in the north of the country, 1119 km from the capital, which is difficult to access by road. These logistical constraints limited the active
Building Brotherhood and Academic Success at SJDP, Nairobi, Kenya: A Week of Growth and Support for Young Men
From November 4th to 10th, 2024, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) carried out impactful activities centered on supporting young boys and addressing their unique challenges. The highlight was the Boys Forum held over the weekend—a dedicated session where secondary school boys came together to connect, openly discuss their struggles, and
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