In this June 2026 edition of AJANews, the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) joins the continent in commemorating the International Day of the African Child, observed annually on 16 June. This year’s theme was “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for Every Child in Africa.” In a
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“Minha jornada de volta à vida” – Serviço Yezu Mwiza
“My name is Bizimana Gael. I was born in Nyakabiga, and I had a good life. When I look back, I never imagined that my life would take the path it did. It all began in a very simple way, it was something that felt harmless at the time. I
Dia Internacional contra o Abuso e o Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas: Serviço Yezu Mwiza reforça o seu compromisso com a prevenção, o apoio e a dignidade das pessoas
On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, celebrated every year on June 26, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi reaffirms its commitment to a humane, preventive and inclusive approach in the fight against drug use. In the year 2026 commemorated under the theme “forge
Dia Internacional da Criança Africana 2026
Future of the African Child Flows Through Clean Water and Dignified Life In 2026, we commemorate 50 years since students in Soweto stood up and protested poor educational conditions and the imposition of Afrikaans as the language of instruction. That peaceful civic expression and defence of human rights culminated in
Os jovens AHAPPY da AJAN em Abuja, Nigéria, promovem a sensibilização para a saúde mental
Mental Health: Taking Care of the Mind God Gave Us Mental health is increasingly becoming one of the most pressing concerns facing young people today. Recognising the importance of creating safe spaces where young people can openly discuss their emotional well-being, the AJAN AHAPPY Wing of the Catholic Youth Organisation
Dos retalhos de tecido a um negócio próspero: como Umutesi Celine transformou a criatividade em oportunidade
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
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
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