Having young people around at the home-based care (HBC) project of his parish in rural Zambia has made Fr Kelly Michelo realize how much they are needed in the fight against AIDS. Fifteen young people from Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia converged on the Chikuni Parish HBC project in southern
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Magis Africa 2014: “It all starts with me”
“It all starts with me”. The simple realisation of what each one can and should do to build a world of love, justice and peace was one of the highlights of the Magis Africa 2014 Experience. The event Ignite Africa held from 15 to 24 August 2014 in Zimbabwe gathered
IAC reiterates determination to end AIDS by 2030
The 20th International AIDS Conference (IAC) in Melbourne, Australia, came to a close on 25 July with earnestly expressed commitments to end the pandemic by 2030. But optimism and enthusiasm were tempered by a realisation of the challenges inherent in making this ambitious aim a reality. The six-day event drew
AJANews 132 – July-August 2014
AJAN educational material to help communities cope with Ebola -The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) hopes to get involved in efforts to stop Ebola by providing culturally sensitive information that is urgently needed to contain the swift expansion of the virus… Read more Containing the spread of Ebola -“Madame, I
Kenya: AHAPPY welcomed at Loreto High School
Sr Veneranda Shieta Lusuli IBVM writes about the AJAN HIV&AIDS prevention program (AHAPPY) sessions at the Loreto High School in Limuru, central Kenya. What I like about the AJAN AHAPPY program is that while it follows the teachings of the Catholic Church, it is nonetheless relevant for everyone. I am
Zambia: Looking after children left behind
Good education and a daily square meal: countless children orphaned by AIDS in Zambia can only dream of these essentials. In Lusaka, 250 orphans are getting both free-of-charge at a Jesuit parish that is running a quality school on a shoestring budget. Fr Emmanuel Mumba SJ, the provincial of the
Containing the spread of Ebola
Fr Paterne Mombe SJ, AJAN Director “Madame, I congratulate you and the Kenyan government for doing this,” I said while returning the form I was requested to fill on arrival at the airport. “Thank you,” she replied. “I wish I could record this statement and share with some people around
AJAN educational material to help communities cope with Ebola
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) hopes to get involved in efforts to stop Ebola by providing culturally sensitive information that is urgently needed to contain the swift expansion of the virus. As Ebola spreads rapidly throughout West Africa, people in affected areas are gripped by ignorance, suspicion and unreasoning
Africa: New book of theology about AIDS in the pipeline
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) has started to work on a new book that aims to fill a significant gap in literature by offering a comprehensive theology about AIDS from an African perspective. The book, to be published in 2015, will be entitled Current Christian perspectives on HIV and
AJANews 131 – June 2014
Zambia: A tribute to Gregory -Gregory was “Mr four-phase-approach”. He earned the nickname thanks to his enthusiasm to convert other people with HIV to a more self-reliant way of life, as promoted by his parish in rural Zambia… Read more AJAN launches new e-newsletter linked to resource centre -AJAN has
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