In commemoration of the day dedicated to Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa, a very prominent figure in the ecclesiastical life of Bukavu, one of the AJAN AHAPPY Club member at Collège Alfajiri-DRC, composed a poem inspired by this year’s theme: “A Future for an Empowered Youth: Leadership and Personal Development.” He did
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AJAN Youth Well-being Day brings together young apprentices in Togo to reflect on holistic health, digital responsibility and the importance of spiritual well-being.
Young people in Togo are increasingly navigating challenges that affect their physical and mental health, social and spiritual well-being. From making informed decisions about their health to navigating the opportunities and risks of the digital world, they need the knowledge, values and support to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Recognising
Celebrating the Visit of the Jesuit Superior General to Liberia
“Reflecting on this visit, I realize it went beyond mere ecclesiastical protocol. For me, it held deep personal significance; it felt like a father visiting his children, listening to them, encouraging them, and affirming their place in a larger family.” The weekend of October 10–11, 2026, will undoubtedly mark a
AJAN in Madagascar: Five Verbs for One Mission
Listen, raise awareness, train, accompany, and send forth. Five verbs that tell the story of an experience, but above all, help us understand and live out a mission: walking with young people. Walking with young people means taking their realities and deepest aspirations seriously and empowering them to become the
A Memorable, Educational and Adventurous Ignatian Camping Experience at Lake Chivero.
On Saturday, 10 October 2026, I had the privilege of attending an overnight camp meeting at Lake Chivero, organized by the Jesuit Youth Office, in collaboration with the National Movement of Catholic Students (NMCS) at the University of Zimbabwe and Mwenyi Safari and Lodges. The camp was a memorable experience
AJAN@25: Journeying with Youth and Young Adults in Sierra Leone: A Theatrical Approach!
Life often calls us to dismantle old structures to build something more enduring. Reflecting on the youth and young adults of Saint John Paul II Quasi Parish in Freetown from July 2019 to the present a vibrant period marked as the parish’s “Jesuit epoch” offers a compelling look at this
ABE Marks 20 Years of Walking with People Living with HIV and Vulnerable Communities
As AJAN celebrates 25 years of its mission in Africa, the Association des Bénévoles de l’Espérance (ABE) in Burkina Faso reflects on two decades of service, compassion and accompaniment of people living with HIV and vulnerable communities. Founded in March 2006, the Association des Bénévoles de l’Espérance (ABE) marked 20
Promoting a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Madagascar | Centre Arrupe
Gathered in Antananarivo as part of the National Workshop on Training, Awareness, and Advocacy on a Just Energy Transition, organized by the Laudato Si’ Madagascar Movement in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe Madagascar, the representatives of civil society organizations, religious institutions, the academic community, youth, and stakeholders committed to safeguarding
Documenting Experiences to Strengthen the Fight Against Violence Against Girls and Women
On 7 and 8 September 2026, the Health and Family Programme (Programme Santé et Famille – PSF) of Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG), a member of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), organised a workshop to document and consolidate experiences from its component on combating violence against girls and women (Lutte
RECAP Strengthens Connections Among Its Members to Better Protect Girls and Women
On 12 September 2026, the Catholic Network for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Persons (le Réseau Catholique de Protection des enfants et des personnes vulnérables-RECAP) organised a half-day session for sharing and exchange among its members. The meeting followed the thematic groups meeting held on 18 July and formed
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