Within its first year of operation, the “Club AJAN Jeune pour le Changement” (AJAN Youth Club for Change) at the College of Alfajiri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has demonstrated significant success in supporting and mentoring youth through various initiatives aligned with AJAN’s model of comprehensive development and
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Fruit Tree Planting: One Stone, Two Birds — A Practical Approach to Climate Change Mitigation and Food Security
On 10th November 2025, the Executive Director of JUC, Fr. Patrice Ndayisenga, SJ, joined staff members in a tree-planting activity at Lycée de Kigali, marking another milestone in the organization’s ongoing Environment Conservation and School Feeding Project, whose second phase was launched with a selection of partner schools earlier in
Celebrating Creativity: AHAPPY Storytelling 2025 Tertiary First Runner-Up Receives Award
Mr. Laurent Bujirikea, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya, visited the AJAN Secretariat at Africama House in Nairobi on November 14, 2025, to collect his award as the First Runner-Up in the Tertiary Category of the AHAPPY Storytelling Youth Contest 2025. He had been
Collège Alfajiri Hosts Conference on Youth Financial Literacy
BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of the Congo– On Saturday, 15 November 2025, Collège Alfajiri hosted an inspiring conference themed “The Future Is Also Prepared in the Wallet,” organized by the AJAN Club. The event brought together students and experts to delve into the importance of financial literacy in shaping young people’s
Charting New Paths for Social Innovation within the ANW Province and beyond
Since he was appointed the conference’s youth coordinator, Fr. Eyrah, SJ, has actively sought new ways to engage with young people. He has fostered collaboration by building connections with existing conference apostolates. The first initiative was a virtual meeting with AJAN on November 13, 2025, which brought togetherr the AJAN
An Old Bra for a Meal: Raising Awareness on Breast Cancer
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
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
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