The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific believes that informed and animated youth are at the heart of ecological action. In 2022, it launched Creators of Hope through its Reconciliation with Creation (RwC) network. Creators of Hope supports young individuals and … Continued
The announcement of the US government on 24 January to suspend all foreign aid for at least 90 days has had a severe impact on the humanitarian and educational efforts of two Jesuit organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised communities worldwide. … Continued
Sometime after publishing the Indonesian translation of Walking with Ignatius, we had the precious opportunity of meeting Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ during the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Together with Fr Jose Cecilio Magadia SJ, Regional Assistant for Asia … Continued
The Loyola School of Theology (LST) in Manila and the Institute of Formation Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) have partnered to offer a non-degree Diploma in Integral Leadership and Community Development (DIL). The programme aims to empower young people from diverse religious … Continued
Young people today face numerous challenges, including addiction and distractions from social media, which can hinder their education and affect their mental health. These struggles have a negative impact on both themselves and their families. To address this issue, the … Continued
Malaysia-Singapore Region hosted the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Youth Ministers meeting from 4 to 7 November at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre (APC) in Kuala Lumpur. Delegates attended from South Korea, Japan, the Chinese Province, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, … Continued
Xavier Learning Community in Chiang Rai brought together 81 freshmen and sophomore students from Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos for a five-day Ignatian Youth Camp. Guided by Fr Jboy Gonzales SJ and T Paul Loquias from Ateneo de Davao University, this … Continued
The church of St Francis Xavier, together with the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, hosted a youth eco retreat in Sg Pelek, Sepang, from 19 to 22 September. The retreat aimed to inspire ecological conversion among young people through Ignatian … Continued
“A play or novel is usually a success only when the audience cannot escape the impression of an inevitable unity in the characters portrayed.” ~The Demon and the Dove by Adrian Van Kaam and Kathleen Healy. This statement drove Vietnamese … Continued
In September, the sun rises in Sepang at around 7am over dragonfruit farms as far as the eye can see, with occasional steel towers and power lines marring the landscape. A big tourist bus carrying 11 young people and five … Continued