Insights on protecting vulnerable individuals, including children and at-risk adults. It covers policies, tips for spotting abuse, advice on creating safe environments, and legal compliance guidance...
It’s everyone’s responsibility to keep people safe.
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 88. He died at 7:35 AM in his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City, following a prolonged battle with respiratory illnesses, including bronchitis and
In a recent webinar titled Safeguarding Young People in Consecrated Life: Experiences, Challenges, and the Way Forward, Fr. Noel Nwadike, SJ, delivered a powerful and profoundly human presentation on the realities young people face in religious life. The webinar was a heartfelt exploration of the joys, struggles, and traumas experienced
The Sacred Priesthood and Diaconate ordination of Jesuit deacons and seminarians took place on Saturday, February 26, 2022, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Adams Arcade, Nairobi, Kenya. This event was a testament to individual commitment and a vibrant display of faith, community, and the enduring legacy of Jesuit
The Catholic Church maintains a special trust and is deeply committed to offering care, guidance, and protection to vulnerable people, especially children. That trust in the protection and right culture within the Church is what the Jesuit Centre for Safeguarding in Africa (JCSA) was established to champion. JCSA is making
The Day of the African Child (DAC) is celebrated annually on June 16th to commemorate the 1976 Soweto Uprising, where thousands of black school children in South Africa marched in protest against the poor quality of their education. This year’s theme ‘Education for All Children in Africa’ is evidence that
Nariokotome Mission The Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle and Mary, Mother of the Church, is a global family within the Catholic Church. It unites priests and lay people, men and women, from diverse corners of the world. Their shared inspiration is to emulate Christ and His apostles in
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The “Toward a Person-Centered Approach to Safeguarding” webinar explores how safeguarding practices can be reshaped to prioritize individuals’ autonomy, voice, and lived experiences. It emphasizes empowerment, collaboration with support networks, and respect for each person’s unique needs, while also addressing the organizational and cultural changes needed to implement this approach effectively. The goal is to move away from a one-size-fits-all model and toward safeguarding that is responsive, inclusive, and led by the individual.
📅 30th April 2025 🕒 3:00 PM (Nairobi time) 📍 Zoom
We’ll explore how safeguarding can better support autonomy, lived experience & unique individual needs.