JDO
Compassionate and loving God,
you created a beautiful world for us to share:
Give us the desire to live simply,
so that our lives show your generosity.
You made us responsible for the earth:
Guide us so that those who come after us may enjoy your creation. Amen.
Our Team
To work for reconciliation every day — with God, with human beings and with the environment. Faith, justice and solidarity with the poor and the excluded are central elements of the Jesuit mission of reconciliation.
Fr. Allan Ggita, SJ.
Director
Damaris Josiah Kamanthe
Programmes Officer
Collins Oyule Ob'bayi
Finance Officer
Edward Musungu
Liaison Officer
Alexander Masika
Communication Officer
Nelly Agisa
Intern
Peter Okapes
Office Assistant
Victor Awiti Otieno
Workshop Manager
Alois Taburi Mayenga
Security
Elijah Kyalo
Grounds and Hygiene Officer
Jesuits Eastern Africa
Frontiers of Operation
There are approximately 60 Jesuit provinces around the world (although their number and boundaries have never been static). Each province has a superior who is simply called “the Provincial,” and who, in turn, reports directly to the central Jesuit government or “curia” in Rome, headed by the Superior General. The current “Father General,” as he is often called, is Father Arturo Sosa, S.J.
The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice
Today, the service of faith and the promotion of justice is the animating characteristic of the work being done at Jesuit middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities, parishes and retreat houses and in ministries around the world. This mission takes many forms, including works of service, justice, dialogue and advocacy.
Our Works in the frontier
The AOR Jesuit Development Office, the development arm of Jesuit Eastern Africa, leads impactful projects across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan. Committed to transforming lives, we build partnerships and mobilize resources to support education, climate, healthcare, social justice, and pastoral care, especially in underserved frontier regions.
Jesuit education
The Jesuit Development Office is dedicated to providing transformative education throughout Jesuit Apostolates in Eastern Africa. Our education system opens doors to learning that might otherwise remain closed by fostering critical thinking, moral integrity, and the empowerment needed to break cycles of poverty. By nurturing future leaders, we aim to inspire individuals who will champion social change and uplift their communities using our mantra: Men and Women for Others.
The BUILD Programme
Our BUILD (Begin, Understand, Implement, Learn, Develop) Workshops equip participants with essential, hands-on skills to drive impactful change. Through comprehensive training in policy implementation, financial management, auditing, and project evaluation, BUILD prepares individuals to excel in every stage of project management.
The Workshop
Our newly renovated carpentry workshop offers an impressive selection of modern, stylish furniture crafted with exceptional quality and attention to detail. From sleek office desks to inviting lounge chairs, each piece combines functionality with refined aesthetics, ideal for enhancing contemporary spaces. Explore unique, elegant designs that bring warmth and sophistication to any home or office setting, all while supporting our mission and community development. Finding God in everything is our guiding principle.
Our Gift Shops
Discover meaningful gifts that reflect your commitment to making a difference at Zawadi Gift Shop. Our shop offers a unique selection of merchandise perfect for any occasion and designed to support our mission. From stylish branded items such as executive notebooks, pens, hoodies, T-shirts, umbrellas, and water bottles to authentic African crafts like handwoven baskets, beaded figurines, colorful mats, bags, and flag-inspired bangles, there’s something for everyone.
Showing the way to God
Our mission of Showing the Way to God invites individuals to deepen their spiritual journey through the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality. We offer retreats, spiritual direction, and pastoral support, providing a path to find purpose, peace, and a closer relationship with God. Through prayer, reflection, and compassionate guidance, we walk alongside all who seek a meaningful connection and peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.