Shared Responsibility in Safeguarding is seen as a top priority today, but in many parts of Africa, faith communities play a key role in making it work. At a recent Jesuit Centre for Safeguarding in Africa webinar, speakers stressed that those who are most trusted have the biggest responsibility to

On 12 November 2025, the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) hosted an essential webinar on “Case Management in Safeguarding: Experiences, Challenges, and Recommendations.” The session was led by Fr. Benoît Malvaux, S.J., Procurator General of the Society of Jesus, who offered a deep, structured, and practical exposition on

Safeguarding in the African Church has emerged as one of the most urgent and uncomfortable conversations within the African Church today. While many still associate the term only with sexual misconduct, the reality is far wider and far more painful. In the words of Fr. Cornelius, safeguarding reaches into every

From 3–7 October 2025, safeguarding leaders from Jesuit Provinces across Africa and Madagascar gathered at Africama House in Nairobi for the Provincial Safeguarding Officers’ (PSOs) Conference. This annual event has become a cornerstone for evaluating progress, identifying persistent challenges, and charting a concrete way forward for safeguarding in schools, parishes,

Safeguarding has become one of the most urgent and necessary conversations of our time. Rooted in gospel values, Catholic social teaching, and the inherent dignity of every human person, safeguarding is about more than policies or procedures—it is about cultivating a culture of love, protection, justice, and accountability in all

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is not just a policy; it is a moral responsibility and a vital part of justice in Empowering Communities. In Africa, where many cases of abuse and neglect occur in homes, schools, churches, and neighborhoods, the urgency of child protection is undeniable. This reality makes

From July 14th to 19th, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru hosted a profoundly transformative Safeguarding Training, Toward a safer church at St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre, facilitated by the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCSA). Sixteen participants, including priests, religious, and other pastoral agents, came together to deepen their

Opening Remarks by Fr. Dennis Today’s discussion on child wellness invites us to reflect deeply—on why it matters and what role each of us plays. Children are the future, and their well‑being shapes tomorrow. UNICEF’s foundational work (2007) highlighted key aspects: material needs, education, health, behaviour, relationships, and self-perception. Yet

The 2024/2025 academic year at Hekima University College marked a remarkable milestone towards Empowered Voices: 161 religious sisters were fully sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, joining a one-year theology certificate programme supported by the Hilton‑Hekima Sisters Scholars Initiative. This initiative, rooted in Ignatian pedagogy, has provided these sisters with theological