Training catechists in Kenyan prisons on HIV and AIDS prevention among the youth
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) of reaching out to the vulnerable in society continues steadily. On the 10th, 17th,
Catholic Aid is Helping Returned African Migrants Counter Hunger, COVID-19
By Tawanda Karombo Catholic organizations are stepping up efforts to assist migrants returning to Africa as southern African countries – including Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa and Malawi — relax COVID-19
African Jesuits condemn the killing of school children in Cameroon
For Immediate ReleaseNairobi, 28 October 2020Press officer: admin@jesuits.africa; +254 203 884 528 Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar Press ReleaseAfrican Jesuits condemn the killing of school children in Cameroon We, the
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