Kingsley Chikwendu Madubuike SJ, a young Jesuit studying at the Arrupe College of Philosophy in Harare, shares some thoughts about AIDS following an AJAN workshop held there on 6 January 2014. His reflections are not his alone but also of fellow Jesuit students at Arrupe. It’s no news that there
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Togo: Dying for want of money
AJAN Director Paterne Mombe SJ A poor man knocked on your door, you are sleeping, you are sleeping; A poor man sang at your door, you are sleeping, you are sleeping. Why are you letting him go? Why are you letting him die? It’s not warm at night, it’s not
Ireland: Renowned AIDS researcher awarded – again!
Fr Michael J. Kelly SJ, a renowned speaker, writer and researcher on AIDS in Africa, recently received another two awards is his native Ireland. Tullamore, the home town of Fr Kelly, conferred one award for his international contribution to education and health in the developing world. At the ceremony in
AJAN to launch AHAPPY webpage
Pope Francis’ conditional seal of approval of the internet comes as AJAN prepares to launch a webpage for young people as part of its AHAPPY package. Pauline Wanjau, AHAPPY manager, writes: The AJAN HIV & AIDS Prevention Program for Youth (AHAPPY), a successful package of educational material that focuses on
Social media: For better or for worse
In January, Pope Francis declared that the “Internet is a gift from God”, saying it offers “immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity”. However, the Pope warned against the possible dangers of being bombarded with too much information, of spending excessive amounts of time online and of selectively accessing material that
CAR: Learning to serve better
“Many people fear that getting to know their HIV status is like waking up a lion.” This expressive statement comes from Garlan Andjilio-Gbokossi, a young man who works as a counsellor with the Information, Education and Listening Centre (CIEE) run by the Jesuits at the University of Bangui. Garlan and
CAR: Jesuit-run program at university perseveres amid chaos
A Jesuit-led team of young people at the University of Bangui that usually focuses on HIV prevention has kept its doors open despite the extreme violence and political upheaval that have rocked the Central African Republic (CAR) for the past several months. Since March 2013, when the Seleka rebel alliance
AJANews 126 – January 2014
Central African Republic: Jesuit-run program at university perseveres amid chaos – A Jesuit-led team of young people at the University of Bangui that usually focuses on HIV prevention has kept its doors open despite the extreme violence and political upheaval that have rocked the Central African Republic (CAR) for the
Christmas message from AJAN
Dear friends of AJAN, As I sit to write my Christmas reflection, a favourite Scripture quote comes to mind: “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14) This
AJANews 125 – December 2013
Christmas message from AJAN Director -As I sit to write my Christmas reflection, a favourite Scripture quote comes to mind: “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14)…
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