At the start of the year 2025 the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued with its partnership with Radio Kwizera to bring the AHAPPY Program to young people in Tanzania through an exciting new initiative. This collaboration aims to promote holistic youth development by using media and community engagement to
AJAN News Articles
AHAPPY Training of Trainers for the Youths from Catholic Diocese of Garissa
The AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programs for the Youth Training of Trainers (AHAPPY-ToT) for youth from the Catholic Diocese of Garissa took place at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Bura-Tana, from 22nd to 26th April 2025. The training brought together 49 participants from five out of the seven
AHAPPY ToT for Religious in Formation at Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius -Kinshasa, DRC
The AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) for religious in formation at Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took place from April 14th to 16th, 2025. The training brought together 75 participants, including Jesuits in philosophy, novices from different congregations, trainee teachers, and students from
A Month of Solidarity, Awareness, and Celebration
AJANews March Edition This March 2025, AJAN stands in solidarity with the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2025, marking World Tuberculosis Day, and celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Chikuni Jesuit Mission. In response to the second Universal Apostolic Preference; walking with the poor, the outcasts of the
A Celebration of Success: Youth Graduation Marks New Beginnings-JUC, Rwanda
The JUC Youth Empowerment Program recently celebrated the graduation of its 4th cohort, marking the end of a transformative journey for a group of ambitious young entrepreneurs. Over the past three months, these participants embarked on an intense and rewarding experience, equipping themselves with the skills, mentorship, and confidence needed
AJAN AHAPPY Club at Alfajiri College Hosts a Conference on Sexuality, Taboos, and AIDS
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the AJAN AHAPPY Club at Alfajiri College in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, successfully hosted a conference on “Sexuality in Africa: Its Taboos and Consequences – A Medical Perspective.” The event brought together students, invited guests, representatives from Web Watchmen, Ambassadors of Peace, and
Celebration of International Women’s Day at Arrupe Jesuit University, Zimbabwe
The Jesuit Youth Office of Southern Africa Province celebrated the International women’s day at Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare where Mrs. Miniyothabo F Baloyi-Chiwenga delivered a powerful keynote address at an event that brought up participants from various universities and colleges under the theme “Together, lets #AccelateAction for gender equality”.
Chikuni Community Radio Celebrates 25 Years of Impact
On 25th March 2025, Chikuni Community Radio Station in Monze District expressed its heartfelt gratitude to listeners for their unwavering support over the past 25 years. Established in 1999 and officially launched on 25th March 2000, the station has grown into a vital source of information, education, and entertainment for
Celebrating 120 Years of Faith, Service, and Community, Chikuni Mission, Zambia
Chikuni Mission gives praise to God as it marks 120 years since its establishment and looks ahead to reimagining the mission at 125 years. To commemorate this momentous occasion, a celebration was held on March 16, 2025, at St. Canisius High School grounds, graced by the President of the Republic
Visit to St. Ignatius Center in Kingabwa, St. Kizito Parish, Kinshasa (DRC)
Women Full of Life, Joy, and Inspiring Hope From February 25 to 28, 2025, I conducted several supervision visits to the field activities of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), including the “Building Resilience in Women and Young Girls in Africa (BRWGA)” project. This initiative, supported by the Canadian Jesuits
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