As I sit to write my Christmas reflection, a favourite Scripture quote comes to mind: “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14)… Read more
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ICASA: Behaviour change: mind the gap please!
The strategy of avoiding risky behaviours that could lead to HIV infection is predictably receiving both positive and negative press at the ICASA currently under way in Cape Town… Read more
ICASA: UNAIDS Director praises the work of faith-based organisations
UNAIDS Director Michel Sidibé told faith-based organisations (FBOs) gathered at ICASA on 8 December that he felt “proud” when he heard the appeal made by Pope Francis on World AIDS Day that medication will be available for all those who need… Read more
ICASA: Explaining what AJAN is about
“We focus on building the person. That’s our approach, it’s about hope.” Matsepane Morare SJ explains what AJAN is about to a woman browsing our stand at the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA)… Read more
ICASA: Bringing treatment closer to people
Bringing AIDS medication closer to the people helps them not to default on their treatment… Read more
ICASA opening ceremony recalls Mandela
“It’s in your hands.” The urgent appeal once voiced by Nelson Mandela was echoed at the opening of ICASA in Cape Town on 7 December… Read more
World AIDS Day: Engage young people in the struggle against AIDS
29 November 2013 – Young people need to feel part of the struggle against AIDS and to be empowered with the confidence, values, skills and knowledge to make a valuable contribution… Read more
Burundi: Renewing enthusiasm for the Stop-SIDA club
8 November – On 7 August 2011, a young Jesuit regent burning with enthusiasm, I turned up at the office of the rector of the Lycée du Saint Esprit (Holy Spirit High School) in Bujumbura to find out what kind of work had been entrusted to me… Read more
DRC: More needs to be done for HIV+ survivors of sexual violence
8 November 2013 – Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in eastern Congo who contract HIV are often rejected by their families and communities and forced to depend on NGO hand-outs to survive… Read more
Kenya: Countering mindless terror with love
8 November – The spirit of the Good Samaritan came alive in the self-sacrificial love shown by people from all walks of life in the wake of the mindless terror attack that struck Kenyans on 21 September… Read more
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