In an effort to create a more supportive learning environment, Ocer Campion Jesuit College in Gulu, Uganda implemented a foster parenting program aimed at bridging the gap between students and educators. The initiative supported by African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), was undertaken in November 2024, seeks to go beyond traditional
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Construir redes de apoio para um futuro cheio de esperança
From December 5th to 8th, 2024, twenty vibrant young leaders from five youth groups supported by the Jesuit Youth Office in Zimbabwe gathered at Silveira House in Harare. The goal was to build supporting networks for a hope-filled future. With the support of the African AIDS Jesuit Network, this workshop
Capacitar jovens líderes para um empreendedorismo impactante!
On Friday 6th December 2024 , I had the privilege of facilitating a session with a group of Catholic student leaders under the Jesuit Province of Southern Africa, guiding them through creative fundraising strategies and how to best implore sustainable entrepreneurship practices. What made this experience truly fulfilling wasn’t just
Nutrir a mente, o corpo e o espírito: uma iniciativa holística de capacitação dos jovens
From the 5th to the 8th of December 2024, young people gathered at Silveria House to discuss and tackle the trending issue of Drug and Substance Abuse. This is a social ill which does not only bother our parents, our communities but the country at large. So many young people
PARA LÁ DA CELEBRAÇÃO: UM COMPROMISSO COM UM FUTURO COLABORATIVO
Every year, celebrated on December 1st, World AIDS Day is an opportunity to intensify mobilization. In Madagascar, the official celebration was held in Antsiranana, a city in the north of the country, 1119 km from the capital, which is difficult to access by road. These logistical constraints limited the active
Construir a Irmandade e o Sucesso Académico no SJDP, Nairobi, Quénia: Uma Semana de Crescimento e Apoio aos Jovens
From November 4th to 10th, 2024, Saint Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) carried out impactful activities centered on supporting young boys and addressing their unique challenges. The highlight was the Boys Forum held over the weekend—a dedicated session where secondary school boys came together to connect, openly discuss their struggles, and
A Visita Inspiradora do Padre Kizito aos Programas de Desenvolvimento de São José: Um Dia de Esperança
Towards the end of the Month of September St. Joseph Development Programmes was honored to host the Jesuit Provincial of Eastern Africa Province, Father Kizito Kiyimba SJ, during a meaningful visit that left a lasting impact on the community. His presence brought warmth, encouragement, and a sense of renewed purpose
Moldar Futuros Jovens: JUC lança novo programa de coorte para empreendedorismo juvenil
In the year 2024, AJAN set out to accompany the young people by offering economic empowerment to the youth through the Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurship Action (JYSEA) Program which brings a whole new approach in support of the youth and goes beyond simply intellectual and business skills. As we continue
Os jovens de Madagáscar lideram o ataque: pioneirismo no empreendedorismo verde para um futuro sustentável
From September 12 to 17, 2024, a vibrant training program on green entrepreneurship took place in the village of Aina Benasandratra, Madagascar. Organized by Centre Arrupe, Madagascar (CA MDG), the 4-day continuous training was part of the (Life and Environment Education (LIFEE) Project aligned with the Season of Creation, which
Iniciativas de empreendedorismo social lideradas por jovens para uma igreja autossuficiente ganham impulso na paróquia de Cimpunda, RDC
In a dynamic series of events, the youth of Notre Dame de la Miséricorde Parish in Cimpunda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have taken bold steps to advance social entrepreneurship and community development in their parish. The first event, held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, brought together young members
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