What if the greatest opportunity for change was hidden in what others throw away? Across Africa, millions of young people possess the talent, creativity, and determination to succeed, yet many struggle to access the opportunities and practical skills needed to build sustainable livelihoods. In Rwanda, where more than three-quarters of
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Service Yezu Mwiza recebe delegação da Embaixada da França para visita de campo às iniciativas de agricultura e pecuária lideradas por mulheres em Buhonga
When economic autonomy becomes a lever for health, dignity and social reintegration! On Tuesday, 2 June 2026, a delegation from the French Embassy in Burundi, led by Mr. Vincent Curis, visited Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) to assess the progress of a project supporting the sustainable recovery of income-generating activities (IGAs)
AJAN e a jornada da Laudato Si’: da esperança à ação
In this May 2026 edition of AJANews, the African Jesuit AIDS Network proudly joins the global celebration of Laudato Si’ Week 2026 under the theme “From Hope to Action.” The celebration marks the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’, which continues to inspire communities around the world to
Programa Rádio Kwizera Connector capacita jovens através do diálogo, reflexão e crescimento pessoal
Throughout April and May, 2026 Radio Kwizera, in partnership with the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), continued to accompany young people through its youth-centred program, Connector. Designed as a safe and engaging platform, Connector creates opportunities for young people to discuss issues affecting their lives, including personal development, relationships, peer
Construindo comunidades resilientes em Fénérive-Est: o Centre Arrupe Madagascar promove a gestão ambiental, a justiça social e a inclusão de género
From 28 to 31 May 2026, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG) carried out a transformative mission in the Diocese of Fénérive-Est through its Environment and Sustainable Development (EDD) and Health and Family Program (PSF). Bringing together local communities, students, community leaders, civil society actors and partner organizations, the mission focused
Como a JOFRANCI SERVICES está a capacitar os jovens através da formação em competências digitais em Kisangani, RDC
In Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a visionary young entrepreneur is quietly transforming lives through innovation, education, and social commitment. Joël Londjiringa, the founder of JOFRANCI SERVICES, is building more than just a business; he is creating pathways for young people to acquire practical skills, build confidence, and
Nutrindo comunidades: a história da empresa Nato La Boyomaise fundada por Anita e Deborah
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, and women’s economic participation is frequently restricted by structural barriers. In the heart of Kisangani, however, a dynamic social enterprise is rewriting this narrative. Nato La Boyomaise, a youth-led enterprise, is making significant strides in the local
O Escritório Jesuíta da Juventude no Zimbabué promove a dignidade digital e a segurança online entre os jovens
On 9 May 2026, the Jesuit Youth Office of Southern Africa in Zimbabwe hosted a workshop on Digital Dignity & Safety: Protecting Women’s Rights in Online Spaces, underscoring its mission to promote digital dignity and equip young people with tools for safe and responsible engagement in the region’s evolving digital
A epidemia de AIDS não acabou na África, afirma Pe. Ismael Matambura, SJ. Diretor da AJAN durante sua visita ao Canadá.
Fr. Ismael Matambura, Director of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) on May 20, 2026 stressed the importance of supporting HIV-AIDS initiatives, saying that AIDS epidemic in Africa is not over. “HIV is still there,” Fr. Matambura said during a talk co-organized by Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and the residents
Lançamento do Projeto AJAN-BRWGA 2026 traz esperança às mulheres e raparigas de Kingabwa, RDC
Through the suport of African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) Centre Saint Ignace in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially launched the 2026 Building Resilience in Women and Girls in Africa (BRWGA) program in the Kingabwa neighbourhood, marking a significant step toward empowerment, skills development, and economic self-reliance for
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