On the 1st of August 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of its Youth Empowerment for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Held at the JUC premises in Kigali, the event marked the successful completion of a three-month journey for 36 Rwandan and Burundian youth. This 5th cohort training,
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Celebrando 17 anos de serviço compassivo: o Cardeal Michael Czerny visita o Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
On August 2, 2025, the Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) a socio-medical organization fighting against HIV/AIDS in the Jesuit Rwanda-Burundi province marked its 17th anniversary in a celebration filled with joy, gratitude, and reflection. The milestone was honored by a pastoral visit from His Eminence Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the
Os Saint Joseph Development Programmes, em Kangemi, no Quênia, envolvem os jovens no combate à violência baseada em gênero (VBG).
In a bold step toward building a safer and more just society, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) – Kangemi, Kenya hosted a transformative Youth Forum on Supporting Survivors and Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on 29th July 2025. Facilitated by Madam Sophia and Madam Nancy, the session focused on equipping young
Resgatando a esperança verde: jovens participam de uma atividade de plantação de árvores nas áreas periurbanas de Lomé, Togo.
At the beginning of 2025, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued with the roll out of the AJAN Youth for Youth: Pilgrims of Hope 2025 (AJAN Y4YP 2025) program, a vibrant youth-led initiative calling on young people across Africa to become beacons of hope within their communities. This transformative
Como AHAPPY Training está transformando a comunidade: a iniciativa Water Tank ganha forma na Emmaus Parish, Garissa Diocese
Following the AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Bura-Tana from 22nd to 26th April 2025, the youth from Emmaus Parish, Garissa Diocese, developed a post-training work plan. One of the key activities was the installation of a 10,000-litre water tank to help conserve
Formação AHAPPY por jovens da paróquia de Bura desperta esperança e consciencialização
On 13th June 2025, Bura Catholic Parish came alive with a spirit of learning, reflection, and transformation as 80 young people gathered for a dynamic AHAPPY training seminar. The session was spearheaded by passionate AHAPPY trainees from the parish, who were implementing one of the key activities they had planned
Iluminar Carreiras e Propósitos: Gabinete da Juventude Jesuíta organiza sessão de desenvolvimento de carreira na Universidade do Zimbabué
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Jesuit Youth Office hosted a career development session for fourth-year students at the University of Zimbabwe. This gathering was both a celebration of the students’ academic journey and a time of preparation for the next chapter—life beyond university. The event featured a keynote address
Jovens do Zimbabué capacitados para uma liderança fiel e uma vida para além da escola
From June 20 to 22, 2025, the Zimbabwe Young Christian Students (ZYCS) of the Gweru Diocese hosted a transformative study session at Regina Mundi High School. Bringing together 40 high school students, the three-day program focused on integral youth development, spiritual formation, and career guidance. Designed to build community and
Homenagem ao Dia da Criança Africana nos Programas de Desenvolvimento Saint Joseph, Kangemi, Quénia
On June 16th, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) joined the rest of the continent in commemorating African Child Day 2025, celebrated this year under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” The day served as an important reminder of the ongoing need to protect, promote, and
JUC realiza visitas em 2025 às escolas parceiras para avaliar a implementação do programa AHAPPY - Ruanda
Throughout May and early June 2025, the Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) conducted a series of school visits to monitor the continued implementation of the AHAPPY Generation Program in various partner schools across Rwanda. These visits aimed to assess progress, encourage students, and strengthen the impact of the value-based youth formation
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