Mental Health: Taking Care of the Mind God Gave Us Mental health is increasingly becoming one of the most pressing concerns facing young people today. Recognising the importance of creating safe spaces where young people can openly discuss their emotional well-being, the AJAN AHAPPY Wing of the Catholic Youth Organisation
AHAPPY ToT
WE ALL NEED SOMEBODY
Living in the world today,we all need somebody to look up to—a steady hand when skies turn grey,a voice that says, “I believe in you.” We all need somebody who inspires us,someone like Tobechukwu, who inspires Augustine,or Ujah, who inspires Imuetinyan—not perfect,just present through the fight,someone who finds a tiny
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Yesterday, we didn’t just learn—we woke up. We saw a world where HIV still exists,not because people don’t hear,but because, sometimes, they don’t believe. We learned that this virus attacks the body quietly,moving through blood and bodily fluids.It can end lives—but not through a handshake,not through a hug,not through love.
AHAPPY Training of Trainers Experience at St. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Abuja Nigeria
The AHAPPY Generation Training of Trainers was truly an eye-opening and transformative experience for me. It was not just fun, but deeply mind-shifting in how I see myself, my purpose, the world, and my responsibility and contribution to it. This training has made me a better person—not only for myself,
Reflection on AHAPPY ToT in Abuja by Elisius Jecinta Chinenye
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank God for the beautiful gift of these four days together at St. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja, Nigeria. Brought together by the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), we came as youth hungry to grow — and God met us right where we
Reflection on AHAPPY ToT in Abuja by Akpofi Charles Oghenevwede
The AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for the Youth (AHAPPY) workshop was a profound journey for me. Facilitated by Father Ishmael SJ and Pascalia Sergon from Kenya, the program placed self-discovery at its heart. Although I have long known the importance of knowing myself, this was a powerful reminder
A New Wave of Youth Empowerment Takes Place in Abuja as AJAN Undertakes AHAPPY Training of Trainers
Between April 8th to 11th, 2026, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) undertook the AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) for youths at St. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together 22 participants for an enriching and transformative experience. The AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for the
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
How AHAPPY Training is Transforming the Community: Water Tank Initiative Takes Shape at Emmaus Parish, Garissa Diocese
Following the AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Bura-Tana from 22nd to 26th April 2025, the youth from Emmaus Parish, Garissa Diocese, developed a post-training work plan. One of the key activities was the installation of a 10,000-litre water tank to help conserve
AHAPPY Training of Trainers for the Youths from Catholic Diocese of Garissa
The AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programs for the Youth Training of Trainers (AHAPPY-ToT) for youth from the Catholic Diocese of Garissa took place at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Bura-Tana, from 22nd to 26th April 2025. The training brought together 49 participants from five out of the seven
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