Dennis Owuoche, Author at AJAN

Ireland: Renowned AIDS researcher awarded – again!

Fr Michael J. Kelly SJ, a renowned speaker, writer and researcher on AIDS in Africa, recently received another two awards is his native Ireland. Tullamore, the home town of Fr Kelly, conferred one award for his international contribution to education and health in the developing world. At the ceremony in

AJAN to launch AHAPPY webpage

Pope Francis’ conditional seal of approval of the internet comes as AJAN prepares to launch a webpage for young people as part of its AHAPPY package. Pauline Wanjau, AHAPPY manager, writes: The AJAN HIV & AIDS Prevention Program for Youth (AHAPPY), a successful package of educational material that focuses on

Social media: For better or for worse

In January, Pope Francis declared that the “Internet is a gift from God”, saying it offers “immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity”. However, the Pope warned against the possible dangers of being bombarded with too much information, of spending excessive amounts of time online and of selectively accessing material that

CAR: Learning to serve better

“Many people fear that getting to know their HIV status is like waking up a lion.” This expressive statement comes from Garlan Andjilio-Gbokossi, a young man who works as a counsellor with the Information, Education and Listening Centre (CIEE) run by the Jesuits at the University of Bangui. Garlan and

CAR: Jesuit-run program at university perseveres amid chaos

A Jesuit-led team of young people at the University of Bangui that usually focuses on HIV prevention has kept its doors open despite the extreme violence and political upheaval that have rocked the Central African Republic (CAR) for the past several months. Since March 2013, when the Seleka rebel alliance

AJANews 126 – January 2014

Central African Republic: Jesuit-run program at university perseveres amid chaos – A Jesuit-led team of young people at the University of Bangui that usually focuses on HIV prevention has kept its doors open despite the extreme violence and political upheaval that have rocked the Central African Republic (CAR) for the

Christmas message from AJAN

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

Christmas message from AJAN

Dear friends of AJAN, 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) This

AJANews 125 – December 2013

Christmas message from AJAN Director -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)…

Zambia: Ideas are better than money

Danielle Vella “They used to laugh at us because we are HIV-positive. Now we are the ‘white people’. So we want more training in skills please.” Mary grins engagingly as she explains why she loves being part of a self-help group (SHG) in her parish in rural Zambia. Her grin

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