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
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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
A Contribuição da Medicina para a Restauração da Dignidade Humana pelo Serviço Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
On the peaceful hills of Bujumbura, a discreet yet powerful and transformative voice works each day to restore the dignity of human life, especially for the most vulnerable. The Association of Jesuit Fathers of Burundi/Service Yezu Mwiza (APJB/SYM) is a non-profit organization and a socio-medical center operating under the authority
Capacitar os jovens através de competências: Programa de Vocação e Aquisição de Competências 2025 arranca na Paróquia Católica da Sagrada Família, na Libéria
The 2025 Vocation and Skills Acquisition Program at Holy Family Catholic Parish in Caldwell, Monrovia, Liberia, was officially rolled out in the month of May. The training began with the Mass of the Holy Spirit held at Holy Family Catholic Church, the Mass served as the spiritual opening for the
AACOSE 8; Demonstrando a força da inovação liderada pelos jovens na conceção de soluções escaláveis e sustentáveis
Following African Jesuit AIDS Network-JCAM participation at the 8th edition of the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE) that was held from May 14th to 16th, 2025, at Tangaza University, Nairobi, Kenya, we had the opportunity to showcase a range of inspiring youth-led innovations rooted in the principles of
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