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
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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
Concurso de Conto HAPPY para Jovens 2025
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) Following the success of last year’s AHAPPY(AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for the Youth) Storytelling Youth Contest, the African
FELIZES Formou em nós a vontade de estar presente entre os pobres e marginalizados
Participating in the AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for the Youth (AHAPPY) training of trainers at Kimwenza, DRC, was a deeply enriching experience for both of us as novices. The three days of formation opened our eyes to many aspects of personal growth and our future missionary responsibilities. Personally,
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
AHAPPY ToT: Impressões do Reitor do Escolasticado Jesuíta Saint Pierre Canisius, Kinshasa (RDC)
Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius, is blessed with a vibrant community of young Jesuit scholastics—critical thinkers who are bold, alert, and always ready to question and engage deeply with the world around them. It was with great joy and anticipation that we welcomed the Director of AJAN, Father Ismaël Matambura,
AJAN na AACOSE 8: Promovendo o empreendedorismo social baseado na fé por uma África sustentável
The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) was proud to be a partner in the eighth edition of the Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE 8), held at Tangaza University in Nairobi, Kenya from 14th to 16th May 2025. This year’s edition brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including
Promover o empreendedorismo social através de histórias de impacto: ex-alunos inspiram novos empreendedores da JUC
Friday May 9th 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) held a vibrant and inspiring incubation meeting at its premises, bringing together selected youth beneficiaries from the 4th cohort training, and successful alumni of the Youth Empowerment Project. The gathering was part of JUC’s continued support for young entrepreneurs as they transition from
A Ponte Intergeracional: Uma História de Compreensão, Crescimento e Sustentabilidade no Alfajiri College, RDC
At the heart of a bustling academic auditorium at Alfajiri College in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a crowd of eager young people, educators, and elders gathered for a pivotal conference titled: “The Intergenerational Conflict: Understanding Today’s Youth and Their Unique Characteristics — How to Harness Their Contributions
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