On Saturday, 28 March 2026, Catholic students from higher tertiary institutions under the Jesuit Youth Ministry concluded their Lenten program with a profound act of mercy – a visit to Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. More than an outreach, the encounter became a living expression of Lent’s call to compassion, solidarity,
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Traore A. Tidiane founder of 2T Solar Innovations
Where the Solar Energy Becomes a Strategy Traore A. Tidiane is the visionary behind 2T Solar Innovations, a company that harnesses Burkina Faso’s abundant solar energy to address the country’s chronic electricity shortages. In rural areas, health centres run on generators, markets close at dusk, and students study by candlelight.
Victoria Macfoy; Dispensing Healing More Than Physical Health
Victoria Macfoy, who has a pharmacy degree, almost had to close her dream pharmacy because of financial struggles and poor upkeep. It was hard for her to see her community suffer, as local health workers and clinics were stretched thin and lacked resources. After AJAN held a training session at
Mohamed Kamara Peter the face behind Crest Tech Innovation
Innovative Technology as a Classroom for the Digital Generation Mohamed Kamara Peter is driving change in a community where unreliable electricity continues to hinder businesses, limit access to quality services, and threaten long-term sustainability. As a parishioner of St. John Paul II Parish in Freetown, Sierra Leone, he leads Crest
St. Joseph Technical Students Participate in YCS Rally at Loreto Limuru, Kenya
On Saturday, 14 March 2026, students from St. Joseph Technical Senior School, under St. Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) one of AJAN’s centres in Kangemi, Nairobi, Kenya, joined learners from across the Archdiocese of Nairobi for the Young Christian Students (YCS) Rally held at Loreto Limuru High School. The event offered
Empowering Laudato Si’ Animators: From Reflection to Action for Our Common Home
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
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
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