In this April 2026 edition of AJANews, we look back on a month that has gently re-centred us on what truly matters: life, human dignity, and the quiet yet enduring power of hope. The celebration of Easter, preceded by Holy Week, together with the final vows of our AJAN Director,
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Living in the world today,we all need somebody to look up to—a steady hand when skies turn grey,a voice that says, “I believe in you.” We all need somebody who inspires us,someone like Tobechukwu, who inspires Augustine,or Ujah, who inspires Imuetinyan—not perfect,just present through the fight,someone who finds a tiny
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Moldando uma geração de esperança: estudantes católicos zimbabueanos reúnem-se para a conferência de Páscoa
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Throughout March and April 2026, Radio Kwizera, in partnership with the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), continued to facilitate dynamic youth-centred discussions addressing key social and developmental challenges. Building on March’s foundational topics, including coping with adolescent challenges, community integration, and the role of physical exercise in mental and physical
O SYM recebe um veículo doado para reforçar as operações e os serviços da clínica móvel no Burundi
In a context where access to healthcare remains a major challenge for the most vulnerable populations, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) in Burundi, has reached a decisive milestone in strengthening its community interventions. The acquisition of a Toyota Land Cruiser, donated on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by Jesuitenweltweit (German Jesuits), marks a strategic
Da Antecipação à Conquista: Destaques da Formação de Formadores AHAPPY, Lagos, Nigéria
April 2026 will remain an unforgettable chapter in my life. On the 21st of April, I began the AHAPPY Training of Trainers at St. Francis Catholic Parish, Idimu – Lagos, with little expectation. My initial motivation was simple: to become a better steward and, perhaps, gain an additional certification. However,
CA-MDG intensifica os seus esforços contra a violência baseada no género com novas formações e programas comunitários
In a continued effort to combat violence in all its forms, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG), through its Health and Family Programme (Programme Santé et Famille-PSF), has rolled out a series of impactful training sessions and community engagements across the country. On 20th April 2026, the Centre conducted targeted training
AHAPPY desperta uma nova geração em Benin City, Nigéria
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Da escassez à sustentabilidade: Como Mahavotse está a construir esperança, sabão e segurança hídrica no sul rural de Madagascar
Mahavotse, founded by VAO HANITRINIRIKO Nalimbinjanahary Christaline, is an enterprise born in the remote lands of Ambovombe-Androy in southern Madagascar. More than a startup, it is a determined response to scarcity, distance, and neglect. Emerging from a region often overlooked and difficult to access, the initiative reflects a bold vision
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