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
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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
Capacitar os jovens para um futuro cheio de esperança: Insights da conferência de Páscoa do NMCS de 2025
As part of the youth-led initiatives supported by the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), volunteers from the Integral Youth Development Program participated in the National Movement of Catholic Students (NMCS) Easter Conference held from April 17–21, 2025, at Shungu High School. This annual gathering united 300 Catholic students from tertiary
Lenacapavir Explained: A Breakthrough in HIV Prevention Medicine
Nearly 40 million people live with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. Each year, 1.3 million more people are newly diagnosed. Worldwide, the WHO estimates that roughly 31 million people take antiretroviral medications to prevent further transmission of the virus. A newly
São Luís Gonzaga: Padroeiro da Esperança e do Serviço na Missão da AJAN
Today, June 21, we celebrate the life of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Born in Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardy, at a very young age he decided to leave richness behind to dedicate his life to God. He joined the Society of Jesus and stood out for his deep devotion. In 1591, during
AACOSE 8; UMA IMERSÃO AFRICANA NO CENTRO DA JUVENTUDE E DA INOVAÇÃO SOCIAL.
From May 14 to 16, 2025, I had the unique opportunity to represent Centre Arrupe, Madagascar and the youth trained by AJAN (African Jesuit AIDS Network) at the 8th edition of AACOSE – the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship – held at Tangaza University in Nairobi, Kenya. This pan-African
Programa HAPPY: Capacitar os Missionários para Caminhar com os Marginalizados em Compaixão e Esperança
From April 14th to 16th, 2025, we had the privilege of participating in a transformative training organized by AJAN at St. Peter Canisius in Kimwenza. As Mistress of Novices, I witnessed firsthand how this formation deeply enriched both our personal lives and our missionary outlook. The sessions served as a
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