In the year 2024, AJAN set out to accompany the young people by offering economic empowerment to the youth through the Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurship Action (JYSEA) Program which brings a whole new approach in support of the youth and goes beyond simply intellectual and business skills. As we continue
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AJAN Takes Its Transformative AHAPPY Training to the Chaplains and Prison Catechists from the Coastal Region, Kenya
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) in collaboration with Catholic Prisons Chaplaincy (Coast region) recently conducted a comprehensive five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program for chaplains and catechists from the Coast Region. The AHAPPY (AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for Youth) training, took place from October 14th to 18th, 2024,
Madagascar’s Youth Lead the Charge: Pioneering Green Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future
From September 12 to 17, 2024, a vibrant training program on green entrepreneurship took place in the village of Aina Benasandratra, Madagascar. Organized by Centre Arrupe, Madagascar (CA MDG), the 4-day continuous training was part of the (Life and Environment Education (LIFEE) Project aligned with the Season of Creation, which
Youth-Led Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives for a Self-Reliant Church Gain Momentum at Cimpunda Parish, DRC
In a dynamic series of events, the youth of Notre Dame de la Miséricorde Parish in Cimpunda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have taken bold steps to advance social entrepreneurship and community development in their parish. The first event, held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, brought together young members
Building Innovative and Resilient Young Generation in Africa
In this September 2024 edition of the AJANews Newsletter, our highlights focus on building a conscious and enterprising generation of young people who are ready to address African challenges such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and youth unemployment. Africa, with its rich natural resources, fast-growing economies, and young, growing population, presents
SYM Empowers the Vulnerable Through Peer Education and Mobile Healthcare
On September 12, 2024, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi organized a mobile clinic in the communities of Kabezi and Ruziba. This initiative, part of SYM’s commitment to enhancing public health in Burundi, focused on delivering therapeutic reinforcement and holistic health education, targeting the vulnerable populations who have limited access
SYM Empowers Foster Mothers in the Fight Against HIV
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi hosted an event marking the launch of the Mothers Nurturing program, a critical initiative aimed at supporting HIV service providers and strengthening the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in Bujumbura North District. The event brought together foster mothers
Day Two of the DRC Social Innovation Summit: Amplifying the voices of youth and women in social innovation
From Day one when attendees explored a range of issues, from digital technologies’ potential in creating a “borderless Africa” to innovative approaches in healthcare, education, and energy. On the second day the first panel of the day, titled “Developing Human Capital, Job Creation, and Talent Retention for People-Driven Development in
A Visit to CVX Saint Ignace, Kingabwa-DRC Sheds Light on Resilience Amidst Challenges
On September 6, 2024, AJAN Liaison Officer Fernando Nimbu, SJ, on behalf of AJAN Director Fr. Ismael Matambura, SJ, accompanied by Father Michel Lobunda, who serves as the spiritual guide to CVX Saint Ignace, visited the CVX Saint Ignace community in Kingabwa, Kinshasa, as part of AJAN’s field visits and
Building a Conscious and Enterprising Generation in Guinea Conakry through AHAPPY
In August 2024, from the 19th to the 30th, a transformative training initiative took place in the Nzérékoré region of Guinea Conakry, targeting youth and addressing pressing health and social challenges. Organized by the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) and Fe y Alegria, the program, known as AJAN HIV and
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