JHC’s name HAKIMANI conflates three Kiswahili concepts: HAKI (justice), IMANI (faith), and AMANI (peace). Its inspiration and responsibility comes from the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the spirituality of its founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, encompasses the social teaching of the Catholic Church, and the passion stems from the Jesuit mission of faith that does justice. It is also guided by decrees of the Jesuits General Congregations 32, 34 and 35 which placed emphasis on ‘the Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice’ and focuses on fighting poverty, with priority for Africa.
Guiding Principles and Approaches

JHC is guided by four principles that guide its work: Accompany, Inform, Serve and Influence. It has adopted the following five approaches and methods in its work: Social research and publications, Awareness Raising, Human capacity development support/trainings, Advocacy and human development, and Networking and partnerships. Further, it uses the media as a platform for outreach.

Partnerships, Collaboration and Networking

JHC has developed local, regional and international partnerships that fall in five main categories. These are Jesuit Institutions, Other Catholic Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, Funding Partners, Government Agencies and Media Agencies.

Overall Goal

“To contribute effectively to social and economic transformation of young people both in and out of school, promote the establishment of an environment that will enhance the dignity of smallholder farmers, and support the development of credible governance systems and processes in the Region”.