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In response to the need for Africans to take ownership of their history, the Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa (JHIA) was founded in 2010 by Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J.

The 29th Annual IAJBS World Forum and 2024 CJBE Annual Meeting was hosted at the Australian Catholic University’s North Sydney Campus, attracting delegates from across the globe.

During the EAIE Week in Toulouse, Icam hosted a reception for representatives from Jesuit universities worldwide.

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.

In July, Universidad Loyola Andalucía's Faculty of Theology, in collaboration with the Kircher Network, organized a study week on Christian-Muslim relations in Granada. Personal reflections from participants and professor Jaime Flaquer, SJ, highlighted how the week deepened their understanding of history, enriched their appreciation for religious diversity, and fostered meaningful intercultural exchange.

The AJCU Faith, Justice & Reconciliation Assembly, held in July 2024 at Loyola University Chicago, gathered over 360 participants from Jesuit institutions to explore themes of faith, justice, and reconciliation.

The AJCU-AP CEOs Meeting 2024 in Beijing gathered leaders from 15 Jesuit institutions to discuss AI in education, mental health and upcoming initiatives.