April 2026 will remain an unforgettable chapter in my life. On the 21st of April, I began the AHAPPY Training of Trainers at St. Francis Catholic Parish, Idimu – Lagos, with little expectation. My initial motivation was simple: to become a better steward and, perhaps, gain an additional certification. However,
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Reflection on AHAPPY ToT in Abuja by Elisius Jecinta Chinenye
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank God for the beautiful gift of these four days together at St. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja, Nigeria. Brought together by the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), we came as youth hungry to grow — and God met us right where we
Reflection on AHAPPY ToT in Abuja by Akpofi Charles Oghenevwede
The AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for the Youth (AHAPPY) workshop was a profound journey for me. Facilitated by Father Ishmael SJ and Pascalia Sergon from Kenya, the program placed self-discovery at its heart. Although I have long known the importance of knowing myself, this was a powerful reminder
EXPERIENCE BY CÉLESTINE MIRINDI, CLUB AHAPPY-JEUNES RESPONSABLE, COLLÈGE ALFAJIRI, R.D. CONGO
“I have been a member of the AJAN AHAPPY Club at Collège Alfajiri for two years now, and for me, being part of the Club is much more than just an experience — it is a true school of life where I learn a little more each day about my
Experience by NDAGANO KABEYA, Club AHAPPY-Jeunes Responsable, Collège Alfajiri, R.D. Congo
“I am very pleased to have benefited from the training offered by the AJAN AHAPPY Club at Collège Alfajiri. The structure of our meetings — in the form of presentations and debates — has been extremely valuable for my personal growth within a group and has provided an opportunity to
Most rewarding experience by Edgard Bitawa, Club AHAPPY-Jeunes Responsable, Collège Alfajiri, R.D. Congo
“Serving as President of Club AHAPPY-JEUNES Responsable at Collège Alfajiri during the 2025–2026 academic year was far more than an honorary position; it was a true vocation in service of youth. This experience was marked by defining moments that shaped my character. I first think of the meticulous preparation for
My Brief Reflection on the AJAN Training at ITCJ, Abidjan
This was a training that took place at the Institut de Théologie de la Compagnie de Jésus (ITCJ) Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The training began on August 11 and concluded on August 15, 2025. It focused on sharing the work that AJAN carries out as a Jesuit apostolate of the Jesuit
AHAPPY Generation, the Best Offer for a Responsible and Fulfilled Youth
At the end of a long but important Ignatian week (August 11–16, 2025) at the Institute of Theology of the Society of Jesus (ITCJ), focused on the AHAPPY Generation program developed by the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), I share with satisfaction the modest reflection that follows. From the outset,
AHAPPY Training of Trainers, for the Integral Development of Youth
This training was for me a moment of renewal and consolidation of my knowledge for effective and efficient accompaniment of young people. AJAN has understood the importance of youth formation for a brighter future. This aligns perfectly with the thought of Baye Niass: “Indeed, the future of every nation rests
AACOSE 8; Showcasing Strength of Youth-led innovation in designing scalable and sustainable solutions
Following African Jesuit AIDS Network-JCAM participation at the 8th edition of the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE) that was held from May 14th to 16th, 2025, at Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya, we had the opportunity to showcase a range of inspiring youth-led innovations rooted in the principles of
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