pumpkin crops and agroforestry in Kasungu, Malawi.

More than just a bicycle

Men and women like Phalles Ng’oma are among the trailblazers who are passing down knowledge on climate smart agriculture practices to their local and neighbouring communities. We have partnered...

Xavier Network meeting, Dublin 2024: Looking onwards in Solidarity.

The member organizations of the Xavier Network met in Dublin, Ireland from March 13 to 15, 2024. The meeting brought together the directors and international program coordinators of participating organizations from...

Together we can make sure this crisis cannot be forgotten

I’m in Renk, South Sudan, in what is known as the transit centre, an enclosed space that receives those fleeing violence in Sudan, a conflict that still rages on....

The Gift of a Bike

This Lent we are supporting teachers in getting to school and women farmers getting to the market. In South Sudan, generations have not had the chance to go to...

Saved by Mango Trees

I felt such an affiliation with Malawi. Known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, I saw firsthand how Malawi and its people live up to their reputation when I...

WOWzers!

I had the pleasure and the privilege of volunteering with the WOW (world of work) program at Edwina Gately House in Kitale, Kenya. The program is led by Tim...
women collecting water from river in Thiba village, Malawi. they walk with buckets carried over their heads.

Two Tales for World Water Day

This year’s World Water Day theme is focused on ‘peace’ and for good reason. Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when...
children in their school uniforms plant trees in Malawi

World Day of Forests 2024

March 21st is dedicated to the world’s forests and the important role they play in cooling our atmosphere as well as being home to most animals and plant species...
women tailoring and cutting material to measure for pads.

International Women’s Day 2024

For International Women’s Day, we at IJI are taking this moment to highlight ‘period poverty’ which affects women all over the world, including Ireland, and showcasing an amazing start-up...
Dr Orobator addresses audience at a podium

Dr Orobator’s talk on solidarity & collaboration: a look to the future?

On a wet and blustery ‘Spring’ evening, Father Orobator gave an intimate talk which left listeners with food for thought, reflecting on the role everyone has as people of...
Happy, an eco-lead farmer waters his crops

World Wildlife Day 2024

The UN World Wildlife Day is an international holiday which recognizes the importance of the natural environment and the vital role animals and plant life play in keeping Mother...
Climate activists at Code Red for Humanity rally post in red t-shirts and red posters calling for environmental policy

World Social Justice Day 2024: We Are In This Together

Ahead of World Day of Social Justice, Martha Phiri, the Policy and Advocacy officer with the Jesuit Centre for Ecology & Development (JCED) in Malawi writes about an exciting...