KANGEMI, Kenya. From 31st January to 11th February, the Global Education Immersion Programme (GEIP 2026) brought together students from Belvedere College SJ, Dublin, Republic of Ireland and St. Joseph Technical Senior School (SJDPK), Kangemi, Kenya for two transformative weeks of learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. St. Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP)
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Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent 2026: Trusting the Lord Toward Ending HIV and AIDS as a Public Health Threat
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:4-22 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 17:5 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Reflection on Today’s reading is by, Fr. Gregory Mulobela SJ., Director, Chikuni Home Based Care (CHBC), Zambia. My dear brothers and sisters, on this second Sunday of Lent, we continue to
Nutritional Support and Women’s Empowerment Program Continues at Centre-St Ignace-Kingabwa, DRC
At the Centre Saint Ignace in Kingabwa, DRC, nutritional support for malnourished orphans and the women’s empowerment microcredit program under the Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) initiative are continuing to transform lives. With support from the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) and members of the Christian
Living a Quality Valentine’s Day in 2026, Awareness Session by Centres Sociaux Loyola (CSL), Togo
On the occasion of the commemoration of Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2026, a global event celebrating love and friendship, the Centres Sociaux Loyola (CSL) conducted awareness activities for young learners at a fashion school in Togo. The goal was to promote a responsible celebration of this holiday, respectful and value-driven
As busy as bees at Radio Kwizera as Lenten Season begins
The past two weeks have been busy for the companions and collaborators at Radio Kwizera here in the north-western Tanzania. Last week, three of us camped in Dar es salaam on different apostolic related assignments. It’s the same week that lightning caused some damage at the headquarters but we managed
Strengthening spaces for dialogue among young people: EVA (Education à la Vie et à l’Amour) program to promote civic participation
On January 29, 2026, CA-MDG, through its PCE program, participated in EVA’s program broadcast on Radio Don Bosco around the theme “The space for dialogue for young people”, ( Ny sehatra fanehoan-kevitra ho an’ny tanora ). In a context where young Malagasy people have recently demonstrated their dynamism and desire for change
Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent 2026
Lent is a time of Self-examination and Hope First Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-6, 12-17 Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:4b Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 Reflection on Today’s reading is by, S. Anthony IYOKO VILLASON SJ, Centre Catholique Universitaire, CIEE/CCU Coordinator, Central African Republic. My brothers and
Ash Wednesday Reflection: “Return to Me with All Your Heart”
First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95:7a-8a Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Reflection on today’s reading is by Fr. Rampe Hlobo, S.J., Director, JEO. Ash Wednesday is not quite a gentle invitation. As ashes
AJAN Concludes Five-Day AHAPPY ToT Youth Empowerment Workshop in Rumbek
Africa Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) successfully held a five-day workshop in Rumbek, South Sudan, focused on life skills, leadership formation, self-awareness, personal responsibility, and HIV prevention. Held from 9–13 February 2026, the initiative reaffirmed AJAN’s commitment to accompanying and empowering young people and youth across Africa. Organized in partnership with
AJAN at 23rd ICASA, Accra 2025
ICASA, a Moment of redesigning tools and Strategies in response to AIDS, TB and Malaria for a Healthier Continent. Introduction: Conference overview. The 23rd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), organised biennially by the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), took place from 3 to 8 December
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