This is according to a new report from UNAIDS that was launched on 13th July 2023. The report lays out the steps to reach that goal and clarifies the challenges global regions face in tackling the HIV epidemic. We have a solution if we follow the leadership of countries that
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AHAPPY Generation in Rwanda celebrates the Day of the African Child
On 16 June 2023, Jesuit Urumuri Centre hosted the African Child’s Day celebration at its premises in Remera, Kigali, Rwanda. Present at the event were the Regional Superior of Jesuit Rwanda-Burundi Fr Fabien Gasigwa,sj, the director of Jesuit Urumuri Centre Fr Ernest Ngiyembere,sj, Fr Gerald Kalisa, sj and the coordinator
The Brief: AJAN Apostolate to the African Child
In this AJANews Newsletter, June issue, we take time to celebrate the International Day of the African Child that was held on June 16th, 2023. A significant event that honors the courage, resilience, and potential of African children. Targeted at raising awareness about the challenges faced by African children, including
CIEE Peer Educators in Bangui Urged to be at the forefront in addressing Conflict-related Sexual Violence
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on June 19, 2023. The Peer Educators met at the Centre Catholique Universitaire (CCU) in Bangui for a working session with the Dénis MUKWEGE Foundation. This year’s theme of the event was: “Bridging the digital divide between
Smiles Galore from Our Amazing Young People during St. Aloysius Memorial Day Celebration in Nairobi
In Celebration of St. Aloysius Day by St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School, Fr. Ismael Matambura, S.J., AJAN Director, joined students, staffs, graduates, parents and collaborators in celebrating the feast Day of St. Aloysius Gonzaga the Patron Saint of youth and students that was held on 25th June 2023, at St.
AJAN Calls on Our Young People to be Vigilant amid rising HIV Infection
With reports showing increased new HIV/AIDS infections among the Kenyan youths it is essential that we remain vigilant. Currently, around the world, a child dies from AIDS related causes every five minutes. Only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment, far behind adults of whom three
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD 2023
16TH JUNE 2023 The Rights of the Child in the digital environment Since 1991 the Organisation of African Unity (OUA), initiated the African child Day on 16th June to honour the lives of those children of Soweto who protested poor quality of education and to raise awareness on the education
AJAN Director visits Chikuni Home Based Care in Chikuni Jesuit mission, in Zambia
The Jesuit Chikuni mission is the first mission of Jesuits in Zambia founded in1905, it is located at around 250 km from the city of Lusaka. Fr. Ismael Matambura S.J., AJAN Director together with Fr. Gregory Mulobela S.J., Director and staffs of Chikuni Home Based Care (CHBC) Chaplain of the
Jesuit Apostolate to the Young People on Sexual morality and Care
Africa is the world’s youngest continent with over 400 million people between the ages of 15 and 35. The population is growing. Young people are struggling to find the meaning of their lives and “there is a growing inter-generational cut-throat finger pointing between the adults and young people on who
Holistic and Integral Formation for the Young people in Kisangani
In order to build a future full of hope and optimism for the integral development of young people, on May 17, 2023 Centre Maïsha through the collaboration with the African Jesuits AIDS Network (AJAN) took the initiative to actively contribute to the Holistic and Integral formation of young people in
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