MISSION AND PURPOSE
The
Mission of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities of Africa and
Madagascar (AJCU-AM) is to develop, support and promote Jesuit Higher Education
by facilitating collaboration, networking, exchange of experience and exchange
of best practice among institutions of higher education in Africa and
Madagascar. AJCU-AM will do so through national and international outreach.
Furthermore, AJCU-AM will develop a coordinated approach to ongoing development
of higher education in Africa and Madagascar in keeping with policies and
directives of Father General and the Major Superiors of the Jesuit Conference
of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM).
Regional News
A Colloquium on "Religious Poverty in Africa Today" at Hekima University College
10/21/2021
Saturday, 11th September 2021 is forever a memorable day for Hekima University College because of a tremendous colloquium on religious poverty in contemporary Africa. Learn more
Closing Ceremony of 2020-2021 Academic Year at ITCJ
07/09/2021
Saturday, June 5, 2021, was the closing day of the academic year 2020-2021 at the Jesuit Institute of Theology (ITCJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Learn more
Arrupe Jesuit University in Zimbabwe Launches 2021 Graduation Film
06/25/2021
We invite you to celebrate with Arrupe Jesuit University their 3rd graduation whatching their production. Watch video
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The AJCU-AM Assembly, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, brought together leaders from Jesuit universities across Africa to strengthen collaboration and discuss the future of Jesuit higher education in the region.
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.
The JCAM Research Network (JCAM-RN) was established to promote collaboration and intellectual dialogue among Jesuit formation centers in Africa, responding to the call of GC 36. This initiative aims to foster a culture of research and publication while addressing logistical challenges to enhance scholarly engagement and quality within the Jesuit community.
The International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) stands in solidarity with St. Joseph University in Beirut as it faces immense challenges from the ongoing conflict.
The IAJU Task Force for Peace and Reconciliation fosters collaboration among Jesuit institutions on global peace projects through the ReconciliaNet network. A key project is the GeoVisor database, which currently maps 69 global initiatives.
