🌍 Public Lecture & CSO Dialogue Governance, Debt & Accountability in Africa – Advancing the AU Model 📍 NIPA Conf. Centre 🗓️ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 | ⏰ 17:30–20:00 Keynote: Prof. Thomas Pogge (Yale University Univ.) 📢 Open to all!

Zambia is at the frontline of the climate crisis. Join the National Summit on Climate Change Adaptation & Environmental Management 🇿🇲🌱 🗓 26 Aug 2025 | 8am – 5pm CAT 📍 Lusaka / 💻 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/83072882734?… 🔑 Passcode: 564998 #ClimateAction #Zambia #JCTR #GreenEconomy

JCTR continues to create platforms for dialogue & reflection on issues shaping Zambia & Africa. From governance & debt to climate change, our events bring together citizens, policymakers, academics & CSOs to advance solutions for justice. 🔗See here: jctr.org.zm/en/events

Two Fordham University IPED students, Mbekezeli & Luke, share their journeys as Winter Interns at JCTR — from field visits to reflections on faith and justice. 🌍✨ Read their stories: jctr.org.zm/en/reflections… #JCTR #Internship #FaithAndJustice

Last week, we joined #AfCoDDV in Accra 🇬🇭 under the theme 'Africa’s Debt Crisis: A Reparations & Reparative Justice Framework Analysis'. From Zambia's perspective, we called for people-centred solutions grounded in dignity. See here: jctr.org.zm/en/african-con… #DebtJustice #Zambia

📊 Aug 2025 BNNB #CostofLiving for Lusaka family of 5: ZMW 11,432.17 (↓ ZMW 170.28 from July). 🥬 Up: vegies, chicken, milk 🐟 Down: kapenta, fruits, beef 30% of Zambians remain undernourished despite steady staple production. 🔗 Full statement: jctr.org.zm/en/august-2025…

✨ A milestone for Southern Province! On Sept 4, the LIFT-Zambia Southern Hub was launched in Choma. This 5-year initiative tackles poverty, inequality & climate vulnerability in Gwembe, Siavonga, Zimba & Kazungula. 🔗 jctr.org.zm/en/lift-zambia… #LIFTZambia #JCTR #ClimateJustice

PRESS STATEMENT - SEPT 10, 2025 As H.E, Hichilema opens the 5th Session of parliament this Friday, we urge a people-centred address — one tackling the cost of living, social protection, inclusive growth, climate resilience, & governance. 👉🏿 Read here: jctr.org.zm/en/jctr-presid…

We’re tuned in to the 5th Session of the 13th NAZ. Our notepads and pens are on standby! Where are you watching from?

🌱 Fr. Daniel Mwamba Mutale, S.J., PhD calls us to bold action this #SeasonOfCreation. 10 years since Laudato Si’ + the Paris Agreement, the theme “Peace with Creation” urges prayer, justice & ecological action. ✊ 🔗 Read more via JCAM News: jctr.org.zm/en/season-of-c…

📢 JCTR Responds to the 2025 Presidential Address. Debt restructuring, free education & a bumper harvest are positive gains — but high living costs, weak accountability & persistent load shedding remain key challenges. Read our full response here 👉🏿 jctr.org.zm/en/jctr-respon…

Will Zambia’s 2026 Budget turn macro gains into real household gains? The latest submission to the Planning & Budgeting Committee reviews risks & trade-offs in the fiscal framework — debt, social spending, & whether growth extends beyond mining More: jctr.org.zm/en/jctr-cspr-s…

CALL FOR CONSULTANCY: EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES JCTR is inviting eligible audit firms to express interest in providing External Audit Services. Submissions are due by close of business on Friday, October 17, 2025. 👉🏿Read full details on our website here: jctr.org.zm/en/call-for-ex…

Our Sept 2025 #BNNB shows a drop in Lusaka’s cost of living (ZMW 11,432.17 → ZMW 11,289.98). Yet food prices - especially Kapenta, beef & beans continue to rise, burdening families. We urge action on farming inputs, energy alts' & social protection. 🔗jctr.org.zm/en/september-2…

We were honoured to host Aisling Gallacher, SCIAF 🧡 Zambia & Malawi Programme Officer, at our HQ. Discussions centred on the SCIAF-supported Agroecology Project, on food justice & sustainable farming across Rufunsa, Chongwe, Pemba & Mongu. More here: jctr.org.zm/en/strengtheni…

We’re proud to share that we've been recognised among the 100 Think Tanks to Watch 2025 by On Think Tanks (OTT) “A moment to collectively celebrate with our partners and supporters, locally, regionally, and globally.” — Fr. Mutale, Executive Director. 🔗jctr.org.zm/en/jctr-recogn…

Congratulations to Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection for being named among the 100 #ThinkTanksToWatch 2025! We thank God for His grace and for the hardworking team that continues to walk with and uplift the marginalised. 🙏🏾 #ThinkTanks #Leadership #SocialJustice #Jesuits #SocialApostolate #SAPJESUITS

We congratulate Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection for being recognised among the 100 #ThinkTanksToWatch 2025. Your dedication and impact truly inspire us all. #ThinkTanks #Leadership #SocialJustice #Jesuits #SocialApostolate Society of Jesus in Africa Jesuits of Canada Irish Jesuits International JesuitSocialServices SJES Rome (Jesuits Social Global)

JCTR joined other SCIAF 🧡 partners in Zambia for a 3-day workshop focused on collaboration, sustainability & community impact. Read more about our key reflections 👇🏿 🔗 jctr.org.zm/en/sciaf-partn… #JCTRZambia #SCIAFZambia #FaithInAction #PartnershipForChange

The #JCTR BNNB for Oct 2025 stands at ZMW 10,834.61, down from ZMW 11,289.98. Relief in food costs is welcome — but families still face steep non-food expenses. JCTR urges dignity-centred, rights-based policies for food & livelihood security. 🔗 jctr.org.zm/en/october-202…