JRS joins people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in welcoming Pope Francis on his upcoming papal visit. IDPs walking ot the camp (Sergi Camara)

Pope Francis’ papal visit to the DRC and South Sudan

During his visit, Pope Francis shared an important message of peace and reconciliation, shedding a light on some of the most neglected crisis.

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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's response to the Ukraine crisis

JRS and the Society of Jesus have been mobilising resources and providing support to displaced people in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. Learn more.

Refugees from Ukraine hope for a peaceful future
JRS together with partner is supporting refugees from Ukraine in neighbouring countries
One Proposal: the coordinated Jesuit response to the Ukraine crisis