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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AJANews September Edition: Reflection and Planning of Our Common Vision
The September Edition of AJANews 2025 captures a defining moment for African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) — the AJAN General Assembly 2025, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 22 to 26 September. This issue highlights the Assembly’s rich moments of reflection, strategic planning, and renewal of commitment to AJAN’s mission. From
AJAN General Assembly 2025 Ends with Renewed Commitment and Hope
“Linked for Life and Well-being. Promoting a culture of Care and Protection in a more just world” African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) General Assembly 2025 came to a close at Roussel House, Donum Dei, Nairobi, after five days of deep reflection, learning, and strategic discernment. Gathering under the theme “Linked
AJAN: A Network that Discerns and Embraces its Growth.
Communication of the JCAM President at AJAN Assembly, Nairobi, September 2025 The Director of AJAN, Father Matambura, asked me to speak about strategy. I spent some time trying to understand what was expected of me. I believe AJAN, finding itself at a crossroads, wishes to listen to the captain that
Strengthening Partnerships: A Fruitful Visit from Canadian Jesuits International (CJI)
In September 2025, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) was honored to welcome Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director, Jenny Cafiso, and International Programs Coordinator, Juan Emilio Hernandez, during their visit with Jesuit partners across Africa. Their time with us reflected not only the bonds of Jesuit collaboration but also
AJAN General Assembly 2025; Building Capacity for Sustainable Mission and Collaboration within AJAN Network
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) General Assembly 2025, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together Jesuits, collaborators, and partners from across 17 countries in Africa to reflect, plan, and strengthen their shared mission. The Assembly, which ran from September 22 to 26, 2025, carried the theme “Linked for Life
Fruitful Partnerships: Expanding JUC’s Environment Conservation and School Feeding Project
On September 19, 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) hosted a meeting at its premises with 29 secondary school directors to discuss the Environment Conservation and School Feeding Program. Launched in 2022 as a pilot phase, JUC, in collaboration with 14 partner schools, planted fruit trees in school farms for two
Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond – Forming Leaders for a Just and Sustainable Future
In this AJANews August Edition, our hearts turn to the celebration of International Youth Day 2025, marked on 12 August under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” This theme speaks powerfully to the unique contribution of young people in our world today; their creativity, energy, and
Graduation of Women and Girls Empowered through the BRWGA Program at St Peter’s Kubatana High School, Zimbabwe
On 22nd August 2025, St Peter’s Kubatana High School, Zimbabwe in collaboration with the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), celebrated the graduation of 60 women and girls who successfully completed a three-week skills development program under the Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) initiative. The program, designed
My Brief Reflection on the AJAN Training at ITCJ, Abidjan
This was a training that took place at the Institut de Théologie de la Compagnie de Jésus (ITCJ) Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The training began on August 11 and concluded on August 15, 2025. It focused on sharing the work that AJAN carries out as a Jesuit apostolate of the Jesuit
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