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
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AHAPPY Formed in Us the Will to Be Present Among the Poor and the Marginalized
Participating in the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for the Youth (AHAPPY) training of trainers at Kimwenza, DRC, was a deeply enriching experience for both of us as novices. The three days of formation opened our eyes to many aspects of personal growth and our future missionary responsibilities. Personally,
AHAPPY Program: Empowering Missionaries to Journey with the Marginalized in Compassion and Hope
From April 14th to 16th, 2025, we had the privilege of participating in a transformative training organized by AJAN at St. Peter Canisius in Kimwenza. As Mistress of Novices, I witnessed firsthand how this formation deeply enriched both our personal lives and our missionary outlook. The sessions served as a
AHAPPY ToT: Impressions from the Rector of Saint Pierre Canisius Jesuit Scholasticate, Kinshasa (DRC)
Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius, is blessed with a vibrant community of young Jesuit scholastics—critical thinkers who are bold, alert, and always ready to question and engage deeply with the world around them. It was with great joy and anticipation that we welcomed the Director of AJAN, Father Ismaël Matambura,
How Financial Support Boosted My Loincloth Business and Increased Profits
I’ve been a weaver for over ten years and I’m very happy to have benefited from this aid from ABE, under the women empowerment program that is being supported by AJAN. As it has enabled me to strengthen the business. Frankly, I’d be lying if I said the loan didn’t
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
Testimonial from Income Generating Activities in Kabezi, Burundi
Ashoura NSHIMIRIMANA is also one of the beneficiaries of the income-generating activities (AGRs) project which was initiated by the Service Mwiza with the aim of financially supporting vulnerable women. As for her, the funding she received from the ServiceYezu Mwiza has improved the living conditions of her family in general.
AHAPPY Training Experience :A Whole New Discovery of the World I live In
It is true that through this little text, I cannot say everything that I discovered throughout the AHAPPY Refresher training organized at Centre Maisha, Democratic Republic of the Congo from March 3rd to 7th, 2024,. Each section covered allowed me to discover something new. Through the AHAPPY program, I discovered
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