A Journey of Awareness, Discernment, and Action From March 18 to 22, 2026, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG), a member of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), hosted the third edition of the Formation Continue des Animateurs Laudato Si’ (“Laudato Si’ Continuing Education for Animators”) at Village Aina. The program
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Commemoration of International Women’s Day at Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
To mark the International Women’s Day, that is celebrated annually on March 8, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) organized a special event on 13th March 2026. Marked by recognition, sharing, and solidarity, the day provided an opportunity to highlight the essential role of women in society while offering concrete support to
AJANews Brief —February 2026: Walking with Young People into Lent: Listening, Renewal, and Hope.
February marked a significant spiritual moment for the Church and our AJAN network as Lent began on 18 February 2026. This sacred season invites us into deeper prayer, reflection, and a renewed commitment to the Gospel, values at the heart of AJAN’s mission to accompany young people and empower communities.
The Global Education Immersion Programme (GEIP 2026), A Powerful Journey of Global Learning
KANGEMI, Kenya. From 31st January to 11th February, the Global Education Immersion Programme (GEIP 2026) brought together students from Belvedere College SJ, Dublin, Republic of Ireland and St. Joseph Technical Senior School (SJDPK), Kangemi, Kenya for two transformative weeks of learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. St. Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP)
Nutritional Support and Women’s Empowerment Program Continues at Centre-St Ignace-Kingabwa, DRC
At the Centre Saint Ignace in Kingabwa, DRC, nutritional support for malnourished orphans and the women’s empowerment microcredit program under the Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) initiative are continuing to transform lives. With support from the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) and members of the Christian
Living a Quality Valentine’s Day in 2026, Awareness Session by Centres Sociaux Loyola (CSL), Togo
On the occasion of the commemoration of Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2026, a global event celebrating love and friendship, the Centres Sociaux Loyola (CSL) conducted awareness activities for young learners at a fashion school in Togo. The goal was to promote a responsible celebration of this holiday, respectful and value-driven
As busy as bees at Radio Kwizera as Lenten Season begins
The past two weeks have been busy for the companions and collaborators at Radio Kwizera here in the north-western Tanzania. Last week, three of us camped in Dar es salaam on different apostolic related assignments. It’s the same week that lightning caused some damage at the headquarters but we managed
Strengthening spaces for dialogue among young people: EVA (Education à la Vie et à l’Amour) program to promote civic participation
On January 29, 2026, CA-MDG, through its PCE program, participated in EVA’s program broadcast on Radio Don Bosco around the theme “The space for dialogue for young people”, ( Ny sehatra fanehoan-kevitra ho an’ny tanora ). In a context where young Malagasy people have recently demonstrated their dynamism and desire for change
AJAN Concludes Five-Day AHAPPY ToT Youth Empowerment Workshop in Rumbek
Africa Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) successfully held a five-day workshop in Rumbek, South Sudan, focused on life skills, leadership formation, self-awareness, personal responsibility, and HIV prevention. Held from 9–13 February 2026, the initiative reaffirmed AJAN’s commitment to accompanying and empowering young people and youth across Africa. Organized in partnership with
2026 in Focus: Accompanying Youth, Empowering Communities
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026! As we welcome a new year, we do so with renewed hope, courage, and a strong sense of purpose in our shared mission. January is a time to pause, reflect, and set our sights on embracing 2026 as a year of grace, possibility, and collective action.
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