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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