Daniel Kraemer (pictured above) has just spent five months at AJAN House in Nairobi as part of his program as a Jesuit novice. He shares his experience. I came to Kenya with a limited understanding of the AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa. I shared in what I think is a
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What do I stand for?
1 May 2015 – “AHAPPY is trying to shape us into people who love God, our neighbours and ourselves.” Eric is enthusiastic as he talks about the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for Youth. His thin hands gesticulate expressively… Read more
AJANews 139 – April 2015
Rwanda: Rediscovering a zest for life – The young woman approached Suzanne tentatively. “I want to ask you something,” she said shyly. “I have no family, will you be my aunt please?” Suzanne had first seen Chantal (not her real name) the day before, when she met a group of widows.
What am I for?
“AHAPPY is trying to shape us into people who love God, our neighbours and ourselves.” Eric is enthusiastic as he talks about the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for Youth. His thin hands gesticulate expressively as he makes his main point about AHAPPY: “The content shapes a complete person,
Collection of AJAN Lenten reflections 2015
18 February, Ash Wednesday – Michael Kelly SJ (Zambia) 22 February, first Sunday of Lent – Time Baluwa (Zimbabwe) 1 March, second Sunday of Lent – Ted Rogers SJ (Zimbabwe) 8 March, third Sunday of Lent – Desire Yamuremye SJ (Burundi) 15 March, fourth Sunday of Lent – Kassoa Lare SJ (Central African Republic) 22 March, fifth
Rwanda: Rediscovering the zest for life
The young woman approached Suzanne tentatively. “I want to ask you something,” she said shyly. “I have no family, will you be my aunt please?” Suzanne had first seen Chantal* the day before, when she met a group of widows. Chantal’s life was destroyed during the genocide against Tutsis in
Pope Francis: “We must not be afraid of goodness”
20 March 2013 – “Don’t forget the poor!” This was the first piece of advice Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio heard when he was elected pope. The words spoken by his good friend, the Archbishop Emeritus of São Paolo, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, prompted the new pope to think about St Francis
AJANews 138 – February 2015
Renewing our commitment to “a faith that does justice” – AIDS is first and foremost an urgent challenge to social justice rather than a merely medical problem… Read more Kenya: National dialogue pledges joint action against stigma – People living with HIV in Kenya are still subject to high levels
Renewing our commitment to “a faith that does justice”
AIDS is first and foremost an urgent challenge to social justice rather than a merely medical problem. This was the main message of the director of AJAN, Fr Paterne Mombe SJ, to Jesuits gathered in Nairobi from 18 to 22 February for a seminar on justice. The Jesuit Africa Social
Kenya: Creating safe spaces for people with HIV
The Jesuit parish of St Joseph the Worker in Kangemi, on the outskirts of Nairobi, runs the Uzima program for people living with HIV. Uzima has 45 men and 67 women in support groups. They come together to share experiences and to encourage each other in support groups. After hearing
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