On the 1st of August 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of its Youth Empowerment for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Held at the JUC premises in Kigali, the event marked the successful completion of a three-month journey for 36 Rwandan and Burundian youth. This 5th cohort training,
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Celebrating 17 Years of Compassionate Service: Cardinal Michael Czerny Visits Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
On August 2, 2025, the Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) a socio-medical organization fighting against HIV/AIDS in the Jesuit Rwanda-Burundi province marked its 17th anniversary in a celebration filled with joy, gratitude, and reflection. The milestone was honored by a pastoral visit from His Eminence Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the
Finding God in All Things: Youth in Africa Leading Community Change
This July, we join the global Jesuit family in celebrating the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola on July 31st, the founder of the Society of Jesus. His legacy of discernment, service, and deep spiritual commitment continues to inspire our mission. We’re thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the
Saint Joseph Development Programmes, kangemi, Kenya Engage Youth in Ending GBV
In a bold step toward building a safer and more just society, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) – Kangemi, Kenya hosted a transformative Youth Forum on Supporting Survivors and Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on 29th July 2025. Facilitated by Madam Sophia and Madam Nancy, the session focused on equipping young
Greening for a Greener Future: AHAPPY Trainees in Hola, Kenya Lead a Tree Planting Initiative
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) is inspired by the unwavering commitment of the youth from Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Youths, Hola, under the Catholic Diocese of Garissa, Kenya, who are putting into practice the knowledge and skills gained through the AHAPPY program. Earlier this year, a group of
Reclaiming Green Hope: Young People Participate in Tree Planting Exercise in the Peri-Urban Areas of Lomé, Togo
At the beginning of 2025, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued with the roll out of the AJAN Youth for Youth: Pilgrims of Hope 2025 (AJAN Y4YP 2025) program, a vibrant youth-led initiative calling on young people across Africa to become beacons of hope within their communities. This transformative
The 2025 UNAIDS Global AIDS Report: A Crisis That Calls for Courage and Global Solidarity
On July 10, UNAIDS launched its 2025 Global AIDS Update, titled “AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform.” The report issues a stark warning: a historic funding crisis now threatens to reverse decades of hard-won progress in the global HIV response, unless countries, communities, and partners act decisively to reshape
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 by Bura Parish Youths Sparks Hope and Awareness
On 13th June 2025, Bura Catholic Parish came alive with a spirit of learning, reflection, and transformation as 80 young people gathered for a dynamic AHAPPY training seminar. The session was spearheaded by passionate AHAPPY trainees from the parish, who were implementing one of the key activities they had planned
Empowering Young People by Championing the Dignity and Rights of the African Child
In this June 2025 issue of AJANews, AJAN joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the African Child, observed on 16th June. This day offers an opportunity to celebrate the resilience and progress of African children while also reflecting on their fundamental rights to safety,
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