On 29th October 2025, African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) Secretariat in Nairobi was thrilled to welcome Mr. Chris Lowney, Board Director of CommonSpirit Health and renowned author of Heroic Leadership and several other influential books and articles. This inspiring gathering reshaped the spirit of collaboration, bringing new horizons not only
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Plantar Esperança: JUC Capacita Facilitadores para Cultivar Árvores e Jovens Aprendizes
Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) on October 15th 2025, convened at its premises a workshop for onsite facilitators from its partner schools under the School Feeding and Environment Project, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with improved nutrition for vulnerable students in JUC’s partner schools. The session began with JUC programs
Ao assumirem o controlo das suas histórias e ao moldarem o seu futuro, a SJDP, no Quénia, inspira os jovens a liderar com um propósito.
On 23rd October 2025, Saint Joseph Technical Senior School, Kangemi, came alive with an atmosphere of reflection, honesty, and brotherhood as the school held an inspiring Boys’ Forum under the theme “Own Your Story.” The session, facilitated by Br. Martin, brought together all male staff and students for an open
Transformar os candidatos a emprego em criadores de emprego: um passo ousado para conter o desemprego jovem no Ruanda
As one of the field centres of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), the Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) in Rwanda continues to embody AJAN’s mission of fostering life, dignity, and hope among Africa’s youth. In line with AJAN’s vision to nurture responsible, self-reliant, and value-driven youth, JUC has implemented the
Jardins escolares como oásis de proteção ambiental: uma iniciativa do Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC), Ruanda
Inspired by the Jesuit mission to serve faith and promote justice, Jesuit initiatives across Africa continue to respond to the cries of the poor and the needs of the earth. Guided by the four Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAP), Jesuit works seek holistic solutions that nurture both people and planet.
Apoiar futuros sustentáveis: o JUC concede fundos iniciais a jovens empreendedores em Ruanda
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) gathered at its premises the beneficiaries of the 5th Cohort in the Youth Empowerment Program for a meeting on the next step in their entrepreneurial journeys — the Incubation Phase. The meeting brought together the youth and alumni of the program. Speaking
Parcerias frutíferas: Expansão do projeto de conservação ambiental e alimentação escolar da JUC
On September 19, 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) hosted a meeting at its premises with 29 secondary school directors to discuss the Environment Conservation and School Feeding Program. Launched in 2022 as a pilot phase, JUC, in collaboration with 14 partner schools, planted fruit trees in school farms for two
Graduação de Mulheres e Raparigas Empoderadas através do Programa BRWGA na St Peter’s Kubatana High School, Zimbábue
On 22nd August 2025, St Peter’s Kubatana High School, Zimbabwe in collaboration with the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), celebrated the graduation of 60 women and girls who successfully completed a three-week skills development program under the Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) initiative. The program, designed
Minha Breve Reflexão sobre a Formação da AJAN no 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
Geração AHAPPY, a melhor oferta para uma juventude responsável e realizada
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,
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