OUR PRIORITIES

The International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) is committed to fostering collaboration, research, and programming among member institutions to achieve several critical priorities. 

These include expanding access to quality higher education for marginalized and disadvantaged populations, promoting the development of civic and political leaders guided by Catholic Social Teaching principles, and advocating for economic and environmental justice through education and awareness efforts.

Additionally, the IAJU aims to preserve the distinct Ignatian character of its member schools by nurturing the leadership of both lay and Jesuit individuals. It also seeks to encourage interfaith dialogue, address challenges posed by secularism, and underscore the importance of faith in human and social development. 

Furthermore, the association is dedicated to advancing peace and reconciliation through bridge-building programs and social justice initiatives across the wider university community.

Higher Education for the Excluded

Enhance access to quality education for marginalized and disadvantaged.

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Fostering Civic and Political Leaders

Formation of civic and political leaders for just societies with Catholic Social Teaching.

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Formation of Lay and Jesuit Leadership

Strengthen Ignatian character through Lay and Jesuit leadership formation.

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Integrated Economic & Environmental Justice

Advocate for integrated economic and environmental justice in all our schools.

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Interfaith Dialogue

Foster interfaith dialogue for tolerance, understanding, and collaboration.

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Promotion of Democracy, Peace and Reconciliation

Advance peace and reconciliation through bridge-building programs and social justice initiatives.

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VUELA Program: A Recap of the last two Years of Transformative Volunteer Work and Global Collaboration

VUELA Program: A Recap of the last two Years of Transformative Volunteer Work and Global Collaboration

The UNIJES VUELA Program facilitates meaningful community service through projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America, emphasizing social action and development cooperation. With over 160 participants involved in 2023 and 2024, VUELA strengthens international collaboration and addresses global social challenges through hands-on service and engagement.

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