Fr. Charlie B. Chilufya, S.J. We’re thrilled to continue sharing the stories of young advocates shaping the discourse on financial justice and climate action on the global stage. Sierra Leonean Foday Bangura and Kenyan Lavina Lempiras join Congolese-American Jelayaka and Kenyan Ellyanne Wanjiku Chlystun-Githae in this crusade for change. Our young leaders are supported by...
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A Just Transition for Africa: Mining for Climate Change Mitigation
A Just Transition for Africa: Mining for Climate Change Mitigation Bryan P. Galligan, S.J. To avoid the worst effects of climate change, governments and corporations must embark on an ambitious transition away from fossil fuel-based energy sources as soon as possible. At the same time, many voices have argued that a successful energy transition will...
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The Changing Landscape of Rhino Conservation in Africa: From State Parks to Private Lands
The Changing Landscape of Rhino Conservation in Africa: From State Parks to Private Lands By Ellyanne Chlystun-Githae and Charles B. Chilufya, S.J. Introduction Today, on World Environment Day, we stand in the shadow of an escalating environmental crisis fueled by degradation and climate change. We know that this year the focus is on beating plastic...
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Environment and Mining What can be done to safeguard mineral host communities?
David Bote, Silveira House Officer. The case in point is Mutoko district in Mashonaland East Province of Zimbabwe, the main granite rock producing area in the country, where in community agency in mining, environmental conservation, and climate justice has been weak, and Silveira House sought to strengthen community agency. The project essentially targeted building and...
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A Collaborative Effort Towards Eradicating Poverty Diseases In Africa
FR. ISMAEL MATAMBURA, S.J. I am a Jesuits priest and a member of AHETI which is Africa’s Health Economic Transformation Initiative. AHETI is an Initiative that really wants to advocate and produce medicines locally, and medicine which is really meant for the problems weare facing and for HIV and Aids, Malaria, and Tuberculosis. Having these...
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Testimony on Bakhita Partnership for Education Program from St. Joseph Technical Secondary School.
Ms. Verah Masenge. I work at St. Joseph Technical Secondary school , as a Swahili teacher and also as a Child and vulnerable adult safe guarding officer , St. Joseph Technical Secondaryschool is located in Kangemi Slums , and the school offers a blended curriculum that is 844 system and also the students are able...
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Building a Sustainable Future in Africa.
Mukami Irungu JENA, advocates sustainable development and inclusive governance. It has highlighted six thematic areas in which attention is required for the continent to achieve sustainable development. a) Governance and Inclusive Political InvolvementGovernance and inclusive political involvement are essential for Africa’s long-term development. It is critical to guarantee that democratic procedures are transparent and accountable...
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Addressing Global Knowledge Inequalities. What is missing in Africa?
KEVIN OUKORESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYST- RETHINKING AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Global knowledge inequalities are a significant challenge that many countries especially in the global south are facing today. It translates to the unequal distribution of knowledge and skills across different countries and regions . Knowledge is a fundamental tool for socioeconomic development , and access to it...
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Unraveling the Debt Crisis:The Rising Economic Threat in Impoverished Countries
FR. CHARLES B. CHILUFYA, S.J. In a startling revelation, an Associated Press (AP) analysis reportsthat a group of impoverished countries, heavily indebted to China,teeter precariously on the edge of economic collapse. Notablenations such as Pakistan, Kenya, Zambia, Laos, and Mongolia findthemselves ensnared in a seemingly inescapable web of foreignloans.In the shadow of China’s economic might,...
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Webinar Announcement!!!
“Prepare the Future”: Unblocking Global Finance for Post-COVID-19 Recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa In order to sufficiently recover from the harsh impacts of the COVID-19 shock, reduce poverty, and build a healthier and more prosperous future for the continent, Sub-Saharan Africa needs massive financial resources. The continent needs resources to invest in vaccination and human capital...
The Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA) is a diverse community of faith-inspired Jesuit NGOs, also known as Social Centre’s, related Jesuit Institutions, individual Jesuit peace and development activists and scholars driven by a vision of a just, poverty-free, peaceful and ecologically regenerative Africa.