The Hekima University College – Jesuit Centre for Safeguarding in Africa (HUC–JCSA), through the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar’s (JCAM) Memorare Initiative, has launched a safeguarding consultation in the Catholic Diocese of Garissa, marking another important milestone in strengthening safeguarding across the Metropolitan See of Mombasa. The consultation brought together 20 key diocesan personnel at the Garissa Diocesan Pastoral Centre, including the Vicar General, the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator, the Catholic Justice and Peace Department (CJPD) Chaplain, the Vocation Director,

What does it look like when a diocese takes children’s missionary formation seriously in raising the next generation of missionaries? The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi in Zambia has offered a compelling answer, and the rest of the Church would do well to take notes. The Diocese’s Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) recently wrapped up an intensive, week-long formation programme that produced 57 newly trained Holy Childhood Animators. The programme, known as the School of Missionary Animation (SOMA 1), concluded with a

The Jesuit Centre for Safeguarding in Africa (JCSA) participated in the Strengthening Sustainability and Leadership for Safeguarding Missions Non-Financial Support (NFS) 3 Convening on Fundraising, Resource Mobilisation, Leadership and Governance, held 3–4 March 2026 at Roussel House. Its Director, Ms. Lucy Monari, joined leaders from across Africa for two days of dialogue, learning, and strategic reflection on organisational sustainability and leadership in a changing development landscape. The convening gathered representatives from faith-based institutions, civil society, and development partners. It is

Safeguarding has shifted from a peripheral issue to a defining standard for faith-based and development organisations. At the same time, donor expectations for accountability and transparency have intensified. These developments are directly linked: safeguarding now sits at the heart of donor engagement, institutional credibility, and mission sustainability. Donor trust increasingly depends on demonstrable protection for those served. This understanding shaped the three-day Resource Mobilisation and Donor Engagement Training, organised by the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) with JCSA

Ageing with grace is a journey every human being undertakes; a passage marked by change, growth, and, at times, vulnerability. For men and women in religious life, this journey carries unique spiritual, communal, and pastoral dimensions that not only enrich and deepen the experience but also make each individual an integral part of the community. The reflections shared by Rev. Fr. Anthony Egan, SJ, and Sr. Wamuyu Wachira, IBVM, invite us to look beyond stereotypes of old age and see

Opening Reflections by Fr. Joachim When Religious Vocation Ends; When a person—man or woman—begins their vocational journey in religious life, they do so with joy, hope, and a desire to serve others through faith. This commitment is both profound and transformative. Yet, life within a religious institute does not always unfold as envisioned. Sometimes, a person comes to the painful realization that their path lies outside the consecrated life. Such moments are deeply testing, not only for the one departing

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 education is still inaccessible for thousands of children in Africa due to various reasons. The Jesuit Centre for Safeguarding in Africa organized a free webinar on the 13th June to

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 their daily lives. They answered His call, leaving behind their worldly possessions to live in His service. Their journey is one of faith, hope, and charity, forging enduring bonds of