From 13th to 17th April 2026, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued its mission of empowering young people by bringing the AHAPPY Training of Trainers to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Building on previous sessions, the program gathered a vibrant group of young participants eager to learn, grow, and step
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From Scarcity to Sustainability: How Mahavotse is Building Hope, Soap, and Water Security in Rural Southern Madagascar
Mahavotse, founded by VAO HANITRINIRIKO Nalimbinjanahary Christaline, is an enterprise born in the remote lands of Ambovombe-Androy in southern Madagascar. More than a startup, it is a determined response to scarcity, distance, and neglect. Emerging from a region often overlooked and difficult to access, the initiative reflects a bold vision
From Waste crisis to Caring for our Common Home: How Antonio built Sarabio-a recycling empire in Madagascar
Sarabio, founded by Mr. Antonio Rafamantanantsoa, began as a bold idea that rose to distinction in the Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurial Action (JYSEA) program pitching competition. At its core, the initiative is driven by a simple yet powerful belief: nothing should be wasted if it can be transformed. Guided by
A New Wave of Youth Empowerment Takes Place in Abuja as AJAN Undertakes AHAPPY Training of Trainers
Between April 8th to 11th, 2026, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) undertook the AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) for youths at St. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together 22 participants for an enriching and transformative experience. The AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for the
AJANews Brief March 2026; Celebrating International women Day 2026
Envisioning a World where Women and Girls can Learn, Lead, and Thrive. In the March 2026 edition of AJANews, AJAN proudly joined the worldwide observance of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Despite notable advances, the United Nations highlights that women
Celebrating Graduands of the Psycho-Ignatian Spirituality Program at Lang’ata Women’s Prison a Shared Mission of AJAN and HEKIMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
The afternoon of Tuesday, 31st March 2026, marked a memorable and hope-filled moment for the inmates and staff of Lang’ata Women’s Prison in Nairobi, Kenya. They gathered to celebrate the culmination of the Psycho-Ignatian Spirituality Programme, a pioneering initiative led by scholastics from Hekima University College in collaboration with the
Moments of Inspiration for Club AHAPPY-JEUNES Responsable, as AJAN Director Visits Collège Alfajiri, R.D. Congo
The AJAN AHAPPY Club at Collège Alfajiri had the honour of welcoming Fr. Ismaël Matambura, AJAN Director, for a special meeting themed “Others and Me.” This gathering offered a profound opportunity for club members and guests to share and reflect on an inspiring message. Fr. Ismaël conveyed vital insights about
“Receive This Light”; A Commissioning Mass at Lang’ata Women’s Prison, Kenya
On the afternoon of Tuesday, 31 March 2026, something quietly extraordinary unfolded behind the walls of Lang’ata Women’s Prison. What began months earlier as a formation program—modest in its ambitions yet bold in its convictions—reached its culmination in a deeply moving Mass of Commissioning. The occasion marked the conclusion of
Lenten Journey of Mercy: Catholic Students Visit Chikurubi Maximum Prison, Zimbabwe
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,
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.
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