WORLD FOOD DAY 2026: INNOVATE TODAY, NOURISH TOMORROW
PACEM Foundation and the Mission to Build a Food-Secure Africa Every year on 16 October, the world celebrates World Food Day, an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) commemorating its foundation in 1945. Observed in more than 150 countries, the day raises awareness of hunger, malnutrition and the…
Building Hope, One Community at a Time: PACEM’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it presented the world with an ambitious vision: a future where poverty is reduced, education is accessible, healthcare reaches everyone, clean water is a basic right, and communities can live in peace and dignity. For many organizations, these goals serve as a roadmap. For…
Renovation works completed at the SMA Formation House in Sowutuom, Accra
The SMA Formation House in Sowutuom, Accra, has successfully completed a significant phase of renovation aimed at improving the living conditions of seminarians and formators. The renovation focused primarily on upgrading residential rooms and enhancing essential furnishings to create a more comfortable, functional, and dignified environment for the occupants. These improvements have significantly transformed…
Renovation Completed at SMA Nivas – House of Preparatory, Jadcherla
A significant phase of renovation has been successfully completed at SMA Nivas – House ofPreparatory, located at Gollapallee–Macharam Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana in India. This important project was carried out under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Kodavatikanti Vilsan, SMA, Rector and Superior, marking a major step forward in strengthening the formation facilities of the…
Boreholes Drilling in Lusso
In many parts of the world, access to clean water is something people rarely think about. Yet in Lusso, a community in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, safe water is not always guaranteed. For families here, water is more than a basic need — it is the foundation of health, dignity,…
Be part of Something Eternal: Investing in the SMA Missionary Priests
The story of the Society of African Missions (SMA) is one of faith, sacrifice, and enduring commitment to the evangelization of Africa. Founded in 1856 by Melchior de Marion Brésillac in Lyon, France, the Society was established with a clear and focused purpose: to bring the Gospel to the peoples of Africa and to…
The right to food is a universal human right
Hunger remains one of the most urgent challenges facing Africa today, affecting millions of people across the continent.Prolonged conflict, climate change, and economic instability continue to disrupt food production and livelihoods.Droughts and floods have become more frequent, destroying crops and leaving families without reliable sources of food. In many regions, poverty and poor infrastructure…
SMA Mission among the pygmies in Bélémboke, Central African Republic
For over 50 years, the Society of African Missions (SMA) has been present in Bélémboke, a remote rural mission serving predominantly Pygmy communities in the forest regions of the Central African Republic. The people of this area live in conditions of extreme poverty, marked by deep geographical isolation and long-standing social marginalization. Access to…
Restoring Hope: Emergency Relief and Early Recovery in Northern Nigeria
Communities in the Diocese of Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria, continue to face the devastating impact of terrorist and armed group attacks. Parishes served by the Society of African Missions (SMA) have been among the most affected. Families have lost loved ones, homes have been destroyed, and thousands have been forced to flee for safety.…
Building Hope Through Education in Zimmi, Sierra Leone
The Society of African Missions (SMA), through the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Mission in Zimmi, Sierra Leone, is undertaking a major educational project: the construction of four new classroom blocks at St Martin’s Primary School, located in Makpele Chiefdom, Pujehun District. The mission of Zimmi is entrusted to the SMA by the…
