THE RUSSIA—UKRAINE WAR: IMPLICATIONS FOR AFRICA
December 5, 2022
In recent weeks, I have been teaching a course in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences called Introduction to International Relations. And in the
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OUR MISSION & IDENTITY
Committed To A Just, Poverty-Free And Ecologically Regenerative Africa
The Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA) is a diverse community of faith-
inspired Jesuit NGOs, also known as Social Centers, related Jesuit institutions,
individual Jesuit peace and development activists and scholars working collaboratively
to fight poverty and related injustices around Africa empowering marginalized voices,
communities and groups, and facilitating policy innovation to enable people to unlock
their potential, exercise their rights and manage their own lives
Our Commitment
We work to challenge unjust policies and practices and to promote the respect of people’s rights.
Our Shared Values
The dignity of the Human Person. Cooperation & Collaboration .The common good. Equality •Preferential option for the poor •Integrity of creation •Cultural diversity
Our Vision
JENA works towards a just, poverty-free and ecologically regenerative Africa where people can unlock their full potential, free from direct, cultural, and structural violence.
Our Network & Collaboration
JENA facilitates the establishment, extension, and strengthening of connections and relations among Jesuit organisations, scholars and activists from all over Africa, the world, across national, cultural boundaries and age barriers, passionate and committed to fostering development, justice, peace and ecological regeneration
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The JENA Secretariat supports Affiliates, their partners and allies to coordinate their work in advocacy and campaigns, and humanitarian and development work with the intent to challenge and achieve positive change in six areas referred to as Change Goals. JENA shall focus its resources on six Change Goals through various Thematic Working Groups representing each of the following themes:
Governance and Inclusive Political Participation
Rethinking African Development
Peace, Security and Sustainable Development
Responsible Business and Corporate Accountability
Domestic Resource Mobilization
Climate Justice and Food Security
Our latest news
from the JENA Blog
The Letter – “The Cry of the Earth, the Cry of the Poor.”
October 3, 2022
By Charlie Chilufya, S.J Tomorrow, YouTube Originals will release the grand documentary film, The Letter, telling the story of the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter and the unfolding ecological emergency of our time and how it
We Met Pope Francis, Our Hearts were Burning Within Us!
September 24, 2022
By Mwansa Chalo, My name is Mwansa Chalo, a young African economist and entrepreneur participating in the Economy of Francesco 2022 event in Assisi, Italy. Looking
Meet Young African Change Makers at the EoF Assis Event
September 21, 2022
By Charlie Chilufya, S.J More than a dozen young changemakers under the aegis of JENA are participating in the Economy of Francesco (EoF) 2022 event. The 22nd to 24th September
YOUNG AFRICAN CHANGE MAKERS TURN UP AT THE ECONOMY OF FRANCESCO (EoF) ASSISI GLOBAL EVENT
September 16, 2022
The Economy of Francesco 2022 event is here! It happens after three years of life, work, waiting, projects, proposals, desire; after two years of a
Webinar: Russia-Ukraine War a Thorn to Global Food Systems: Implications on Sub-Saharan Africa Countries
July 18, 2022
The close link between food security and peace and stability cannot be overlooked. Over the years, countries and regions with failed peace and stability are
DR Congo delays rainforest oil auctions
https://www.climatechangenews.com/2023/01/31/dr-congo-delays-rainforest-oil-auctions/
As @Pontifex arrives in #SouthSudan today, take a minute to watch this analysis from @ricdssj @americamag 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zuKzwhWpc
Alvin SJ and Ronald SJ meeting Bishop Christian of Rumbek Diocese. Bishop is leading pilgrims for peace from Rumbek Diocese. They have walked for the last 9days.
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Four West African nations get $311 million from @WorldBank @WBG_Climate for renewables
https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/four-west-african-nations-get-311-million-world-bank-renewables-2023-02-01/
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JENA works towards a just, poverty-free and
ecologically regenerative Africa where people can unlock their full potential, free from direct, cultural, and structural violence.
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