In this October edition of AJANews, we pause to honour girls and recognise their vital role in shaping a better future. The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated on 11 October, provides an opportunity to recognise their courage, amplify their voices and renew our collective commitment to protecting their
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Arranca em Eldoret, no Quénia, a formação de formadores AHAPPY para catequistas e agentes prisionais da Região de Comando de North Rift.
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) five-day AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) commenced on 2 November 2026 for Prison Catechists and Officers from the North Rift Command Region, in Kenya, bringing together 25 participants for an intensive journey of learning, personal reflection and personal capacity building anchored on Ignatian Spirituality. The
O homem que permaneceu onde os outros desapareceram
In commemoration of the day dedicated to Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa, a very prominent figure in the ecclesiastical life of Bukavu, one of the AJAN AHAPPY Club member at Collège Alfajiri-DRC, composed a poem inspired by this year’s theme: “A Future for an Empowered Youth: Leadership and Personal Development.” He did
O Dia do Bem-Estar Juvenil da AJAN reúne jovens aprendizes no Togo para refletir sobre a saúde holística, a responsabilidade digital e a importância do bem-estar espiritual.
Young people in Togo are increasingly navigating challenges that affect their physical and mental health, social and spiritual well-being. From making informed decisions about their health to navigating the opportunities and risks of the digital world, they need the knowledge, values and support to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Recognising
Abertura do Ano Letivo de 2026: 753 alunos apoiados pelo SYM e pelos seus parceiros no Burundi
Valuable assistance for families affected by leprosy amid growing needs From 14 to 17 September 2026, the Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), together with its partners, the National Leprosy and Tuberculosis Control Programme (PNLT) and Action Damien, distributed school kits to 753 students. As one of the African Jesuit AIDS Network
Celebrar a visita do Superior Geral dos Jesuítas à Libéria
“Reflecting on this visit, I realize it went beyond mere ecclesiastical protocol. For me, it held deep personal significance; it felt like a father visiting his children, listening to them, encouraging them, and affirming their place in a larger family.” The weekend of October 10–11, 2026, will undoubtedly mark a
AJAN em Madagáscar: cinco verbos para uma única missão
Listen, raise awareness, train, accompany, and send forth. Five verbs that tell the story of an experience, but above all, help us understand and live out a mission: walking with young people. Walking with young people means taking their realities and deepest aspirations seriously and empowering them to become the
Uma experiência de acampamento inaciano memorável, educativa e repleta de aventuras no Lago Chivero.
On Saturday, 10 October 2026, I had the privilege of attending an overnight camp meeting at Lake Chivero, organized by the Jesuit Youth Office, in collaboration with the National Movement of Catholic Students (NMCS) at the University of Zimbabwe and Mwenyi Safari and Lodges. The camp was a memorable experience
AJAN@25: Caminhar com adolescentes, jovens e jovens adultos na Serra Leoa: uma abordagem teatral!
Life often calls us to dismantle old structures to build something more enduring. Reflecting on the youth and young adults of Saint John Paul II Quasi Parish in Freetown from July 2019 to the present a vibrant period marked as the parish’s “Jesuit epoch” offers a compelling look at this
A ABE celebra 20 anos de caminhada com pessoas que vivem com VIH e comunidades vulneráveis.
As AJAN celebrates 25 years of its mission in Africa, the Association des Bénévoles de l’Espérance (ABE) in Burkina Faso reflects on two decades of service, compassion and accompaniment of people living with HIV and vulnerable communities. Founded in March 2006, the Association des Bénévoles de l’Espérance (ABE) marked 20
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