Ismael Matambura

AJAN et le chemin de Laudato Si’ : de l’espérance à l’action

In this May 2026 edition of AJANews, the African Jesuit AIDS Network proudly joins the global celebration of Laudato Si’ Week 2026 under the theme “From Hope to Action.” The celebration marks the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’, which continues to inspire communities around the world to

Programme Radio Kwizera Connector : autonomiser les jeunes à travers le dialogue, la réflexion et le développement personnel

Throughout April and May, 2026 Radio Kwizera, in partnership with the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), continued to accompany young people through its youth-centred program, Connector. Designed as a safe and engaging platform, Connector creates opportunities for young people to discuss issues affecting their lives, including personal development, relationships, peer

Construire des communautés résilientes à Fénérive-Est : le Centre Arrupe Madagascar promeut la gestion environnementale, la justice sociale et l’inclusion du genre

From 28 to 31 May 2026, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG) carried out a transformative mission in the Diocese of Fénérive-Est through its Environment and Sustainable Development (EDD) and Health and Family Program (PSF). Bringing together local communities, students, community leaders, civil society actors and partner organizations, the mission focused

Comment JOFRANCI SERVICES autonomise les jeunes grâce à la formation aux compétences numériques à Kisangani, RDC

In Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a visionary young entrepreneur is quietly transforming lives through innovation, education, and social commitment. Joël Londjiringa, the founder of JOFRANCI SERVICES, is building more than just a business; he is creating pathways for young people to acquire practical skills, build confidence, and

Nourrir les communautés : l’histoire de l’entreprise Nato La Boyomaise fondée par Anita et Deborah

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, and women’s economic participation is frequently restricted by structural barriers. In the heart of Kisangani, however, a dynamic social enterprise is rewriting this narrative. Nato La Boyomaise, a youth-led enterprise, is making significant strides in the local

Le Bureau Jésuite de la Jeunesse au Zimbabwe promeut la dignité numérique et la sécurité en ligne des jeunes

On 9 May 2026, the Jesuit Youth Office of Southern Africa in Zimbabwe hosted a workshop on Digital Dignity & Safety: Protecting Women’s Rights in Online Spaces, underscoring its mission to promote digital dignity and equip young people with tools for safe and responsible engagement in the region’s evolving digital

L’épidémie du sida n’est pas terminée en Afrique, affirme le Père Ismael Matambura, SJ. Directeur de l’AJAN lors de sa visite au Canada.

Fr. Ismael Matambura, Director of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) on May 20, 2026 stressed the importance of supporting HIV-AIDS initiatives, saying that AIDS epidemic in Africa is not over. “HIV is still there,” Fr. Matambura said during a talk co-organized by Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and the residents

Lancement du projet AJAN-BRWGA 2026 : un nouvel espoir pour les femmes et les filles de Kingabwa, en RDC

Through the suport of African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) Centre Saint Ignace in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially launched the 2026 Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) program in the Kingabwa neighbourhood, marking a significant step toward empowerment, skills development, and economic self-reliance for

ART MOKILI NGONGA transforme la créativité en opportunité pour une nouvelle génération de designers

Across Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, many young people face a shared reality: talent and creativity are abundant, but opportunities to transform them into sustainable livelihoods are limited. ART MOKILI NGONGA—an enterprise led by a member of the AJAN Three Zero Club (an extension of the Jesuit Youth Social

Comment Ma Blanchisserie restaure la dignité et transforme la communauté grâce à la création d’emplois et à l’allègement des charges quotidiennes

In one densely populated neighbourhood of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the simple task of washing clothes had become a daily struggle for many families. Limited access to water, demanding work schedules, and the physical strain of handwashing placed a heavy burden on households, particularly on women and girls who carried most

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