Last Monday we suspended all our programmes in Lebanon due to the rapid escalation and unpredictability of the conflict in the region. (Jesuit Refugee Service)

Middle East Crisis

Following the escalation of the crisis in Lebanon, we remain committed to accompanying those in need.

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Our Mission

JRS seeks to accompany, serve, and advocate the cause of refugees and other forcibly displaced people, that they may heal, learn and determine their own future.

Our Priorities

Reconciliation In a spirit of welcome and hospitality, we work to promote right relationships and build social cohesion.
Reconciliation
Education&Livelihoods Delivery of education from early childhood to adult learning and livelihoods programmes that foster agency and nurture hope.
Children going to school at the JRS FVDL Centre in Bourj Hammoud, Lebanon.
Education&Livelihoods
Advocacy Effective advocacy for the rights of refugees.
Advocacy
MHPSS Layered, complementary services capable of meeting a variety of complex experiences and needs to ensure the most effective mental health and psychosocial support.
Refugees play sport in the JRS centre in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
MHPSS

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JRS team honoured at 2024 Opus Prize ceremony November 15, 2024
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JRS DAY: Honouring Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ, visionary founder of JRS November 14, 2024
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