JRS – Central Africa Republic: Contributing to the Education of Children from Early Childhood
Mélanie, 49 years old, used to sell fruits in the market in Bambari, her hometown. She was trained as a preschool teacher when the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) launched their
Children have ‘nowhere to turn’ as COVID-19 hits protection and social services
by Beatrice Mumbi, JCAM Safeguarding and Child Protection Coordinator It is time to invest in child protection at home. When COVID-19 related restrictions began, nobody knew how long they would last
Covid-19 reveals challenges of the pre-existing pandemic of poverty
By Fr. Rampe Hlobo SJ | Jesuits South Africa As the world ushered in the new decade in January, few among us could tell that there was a pandemic on the horizon.
Shepherding the youth virtually at a time of uncertainty
By John Enslin SJ Chaplaincy via WhatsApp The challenges that faced us within the chaplaincy when UCT (the University of Cape Town) closed were sadly not dissimilar to the challenges
Engaging African youth in peace-building through a series of virtual talks amidst COVID-19 pandemic
By Arrupe Jesuit Institute Africa’s teeming youthful population constitutes one of the continent’s greatest assets. Africa’s youth represent a potentially positive force for change and therefore their energies must be
Impact of COVID-19 in healthcare structures
By Yezu Mwiza While the Covid-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc around the world, its impact is being felt everywhere, whether in the community or even in health care services where
Father General’s message for the Feast Day of Saint Ignatius celebrated every year on July 31st
This is Father General’s message for the feast of St. Ignatius this year. He is orienting us already towards the experience that the Ignatian Year will be offering. You can
How Jesuit Refugee Service is Keeping Refugees in Africa Safe amid COVID-19 Challenges
By Mercy Maina, ACI Africa The leadership of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, outlined how the personnel of the Catholic agency are keeping