Empowering young people with practical digital skills is at the heart of the African Jesuit AIDS Network’s (AJAN) Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurship Action (JYSEA) program. Among its most successful youth-led initiatives is JOFRANCI SERVICES, founded by Joël Londjiringa Bahati and nurtured under the guidance of Centre Maïsha in Kisangani, Democratic
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AACOSE 8; AN AFRICAN IMMERSION AT THE HEART OF YOUTH AND SOCIAL INNOVATION.
From May 14 to 16, 2025, I had the unique opportunity to represent Centre Arrupe, Madagascar and the youth trained by AJAN (African Jesuit AIDS Network) at the 8th edition of AACOSE – the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship – held at Tangaza University in Nairobi, Kenya. This pan-African
AJAN at AACOSE 8: Advancing Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Africa
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) was proud to be a partner in the eighth edition of the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE 8), held at Tangaza University in Nairobi, Kenya from 14th to 16th May 2025. This year’s edition brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including
Grateful for the Financial Support That Expanded My Loincloth Business
I’m very happy to have benefited from this aid from ABE under the program Bringing Resilience to Women and Girls in Africa which is being supported by AJAN. The loan given to me has helped me a great deal to strengthen my business, and even to expand it. Acquiring sufficient
Empowering Young Leaders for Impactful Entrepreneurship!
On Friday 6th December 2024 , I had the privilege of facilitating a session with a group of Catholic student leaders under the Jesuit Province of Southern Africa, guiding them through creative fundraising strategies and how to best implore sustainable entrepreneurship practices. What made this experience truly fulfilling wasn’t just
Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Holistic Youth Empowerment Initiative
From the 5th to the 8th of December 2024, young people gathered at Silveria House to discuss and tackle the trending issue of Drug and Substance Abuse. This is a social ill which does not only bother our parents, our communities but the country at large. So many young people
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
Day One of the DRC Social Innovation Summit: Amplifying the voices of youth and women in social innovation
The 2024 DRC Social Innovation Summit (DRC-SIS), held at the Pullman Hotel in Kinshasa, from the 4th to 5th September 2024 gathered innovators and changemakers from over 42 nationalities, underscoring the pivotal role of social entrepreneurship in addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges under the theme; “Amplifying Voices: Youth and Women Innovating
AJAN’s Focus on Youth: Harnessing the power of digital Innovation among young people
AJANews Editorial Brief August 2024 By, Dennis Owuoche, AJAN Communications Officer. The third Apostolic Preference of the Jesuits calls us to “accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.In this August 2024 edition of the AJANews Newsletter, we highlight the voices, actions, and initiatives of our youth. “
Opening Remarks of the JCAM President, AJAN Assembly 2024
Dear members of AJAN,Dear partners in Christ’s mission,Dear friends, It is my great honour and privilege to welcome you to this annual assembly. Your tireless efforts to ease the suffering of our citizens, particularly in the fight against HIV and AIDS, are truly inspiring. Despite the lack of attention and
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