News and Stories
In the heart of Kakuma refugee camp, Nawal, a young Sudanese woman, is helping her fellow young people begin a new chapter in their lives.
Viktoriia, 24, from the Kherson region, shared her journey from Ukraine and what hope has come to represent for her.
During his first apostolic journey, Pope Leo XIV listened to the testimony of a refugee in Lebanon, who has dedicated herself to serving others.
To commemorate JRS’s 45 years of accompaniment we invite you to watch a message from the Superior General of the Society of Jesus.
Forced to flee her home, Maryam sought refuge in Indonesia, where she was welcomed by the community. With their support, she found the strength and motivation to rebuild her life.
Recho Kibet, JRS teacher, was declared a national hero of Kenya for her commitment to environmental sustainability in Kakuma refugee camp.
JRS joined nearly 100 civil society campaigns and organisations in endorsing a joint statement on humanitarian disarmament.
“In Swahili ‘Vijana Twaweza’* means ‘Youth We Can’. Our conversation with Luundo Dieu Merci began with him explaining the meaning behind the name of the refugee-led organisation he founded in Kakuma refugee camp, in Kenya.
By fostering respect, attentive listening, and collaboration, we can build societies that are more just, peaceful, and inclusive—where diversity does not divide, but unites. This is the spirit of the Festival of Encounter.
