Value Transformation: Recent submissions

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    • 2025 Holy Week Celebration: Wednesday Reflection 

      Rev. Dr. Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga S.J; Mwaba, Bernard (2025-04-16)
      This reflection for Wednesday of Holy Week—often known as Spy Wednesday—invites us to consider the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot in light of our own lives. Drawing from Matthew 26:14–25, the meditation explores how ...

    • 2025 Holy Week Celebration: Tuesday Reflection 

      Rev. Dr. Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga S.J (2025-04-15)
      This reflection for Tuesday of Holy Week invites us to explore the call to lay down our lives for Jesus by standing in solidarity with others, particularly the poor, the suffering, and the marginalised. Drawing from John ...

    • 2025 Holy Week Celebration: Monday Reflection 

      Rev. Dr. Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga S.J (2025-04-14)
      This reflection for Monday of Holy Week draws upon the poignant encounter between Mary of Bethany and Jesus, as narrated in John 12:1-11. It invites us to contemplate the depth of sacrificial love, humility, and prophetic ...

    • 2025 Holy Week Celebration: Palm Sunday Reflection 

      Rev. Dr. Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga S.J (2025-04-13)
      In this timely reflection based on Luke 19:28–40, Rev. Dr. Boyd Kapyunga Nyirenda, S.J. delves into the spiritual and socio-political significance of Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Highlighting themes of humility, ...

    • Employment Opportunity: Programme Officer – Local Empowerment and Development – Civil Society LEADs Project 

      Rev. Dr. Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga S.J (2025-04-04)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) seeks a Programme Officer to coordinate the Local Empowerment and Development – Civil Society LEADs Project. Based in Lusaka, this role involves stakeholder engagement, ...

    • Terms of Reference: Call for Consultancy to Produce Television Documentary on Climate Change and Environmental Management Project 

      Mwaba, Bernard (2025-03-07)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), in partnership with Misereor, is implementing the Community Action on Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Management project across multiple dioceses in Zambia. ...

    • Terms of Reference: Consultancy for Research and Report Writing on the Efficacy of Policy and Legal Frameworks on Climate Change and Environmental Protection in Zambia 

      Bernard, Mwaba (2025-03-07)
      This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Zambia’s policy and legal frameworks on climate change and environmental protection. Despite the existence of various policies, including the National Policy on Climate Change ...

    • Appointment of New JCTR Executive Director 

      Simpasa, Andrew, S.J. (2025-02-08)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Daniel Mwamba Mutale, S.J. as its new Executive Director. A distinguished economist and Jesuit priest, Fr. Mutale holds ...

    • JCTR Bulletin No. 134 

      Sauti, Kunda John; Dr. Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga, S.J; Kalumbu, David; ... (6 authors) (2025-01-24)
      This bulletin (JCTR Bulletin No. 134) delves into critical socio-economic and governance issues in Zambia, providing in-depth analyses and recommendations on topics such as corruption, political party financing, decentralisation, ...

    • Press Statement: Notice of Passing of Fr. Alex Muyebe, S.J 

      Nyirenda, Boyd Kapyunga, S.J (2024-11-08)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) expresses deep sorrow over the passing of its Executive Director, Fr. Alexander Muyebe, S.J., aged 56, following a brief illness. A dedicated Jesuit priest and a native ...

    • Job Advert - Accountant 

      Nyirenda, Fr. Boyd Kapyunga, S.J. (2024-11-06)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), a faith-based organization advocating for a just and equitable Zambian society, is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join their Lusaka office. Reporting ...

    • Request for Expression of Interest (Consultancy Services-Firms Selection): Terms of Reference for External Audit for JCTR 

      Muyebe, Alex S.J (2024-10-21)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) invites expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms to provide external audit services. JCTR, established in 1988, is a faith-based civil society organisation ...

    • Call for Participation in the European Union (EU) 'Local Empowerment and Development – Civil Society' (LEADs) Project 

      Mwaba, Bernard; Sikanda, Grace (2024-09-10)
      The "Local Empowerment and Development – Civil Society LEADs" project is a collaborative initiative by People in Need (PIN) and the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), funded by the European Commission. This ...

    • JCTR Communications Strategy 2024/2025 

      Mwaba, Bernard (2024-03-30)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is set to advance its communications efforts in alignment with its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan. The 2024/2025 Communications Strategy is designed to enhance stakeholder ...

    • First Quarter Bulletin 2024: Environmental Management in Zambia 

      Chileshe, Mabula; Simutunda, Tazana; Kyembe, Kafwana; ... (10 authors) (2024-06-28)
      The first quarter bulletin of the JCTR focuses on climate change and the need for decentralization in Zambia's response to environmental crises such as drought, deforestation, soil erosion, and land degradation. It emphasizes ...

    • Fourth Quarter Bulletin 2023: The Importance of Citizen Participation 

      Mwaba, Bernard; Sauti, Kunda John; Dieudonn'e, Micomyiza; ... (6 authors) (2024-03-15)
      There are articles in this edition which emphasise the importance of the work civil society does, as CSOs engage with government as partners in development and encourage citizens to do the same. Civil society has a significant ...

    • Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection Strategic Plan: 2024 to 2027 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2024-02-21)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is a faith based organisation and a Ministry of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) operating in Zambia since 1988 to promote social justice. Our work is underpinned by the Church ...

    • Call for Articles to the First Quarter JCTR Bulletin 

      Muyebe, Alex S.J (2024-01-26)
      The negative impact of climate change on agricultural sector has been seen in the increase in the incidence of hunger due to destruction of crops, reduction in cultivatable land and increased soil erosion. In this regard, ...

    • Scripture Reflections on Social Justice for Advent 2023: Week 1 

      Dr. Mukuka, Tarcisius (2023-11-05)
      The Scripture reflections on Social Justice for Advent 2023 are structured as follows: First, there is a short extract or verse from one of the readings for the day, pertinent to Social Justice. This is then followed by a ...

    • JCTR Second Quarter Bulletin 2023 

      Muyebe, Alex S.J.; Tungay, Grant S.J.; Mwaba, Bernard; ... (7 authors) (2023-10-17)
      In July 2023, Zambia's Cabinet gave approval in principle for a bill granting public access to information, marking a significant step towards transparency and accountability. This bulletin discusses the importance of the ...