News and Stories
The escalating violence in eastern DRC has reached a critical point. Urgent humanitarian aid must be mobilised to alleviate suffering of the population.
We asked our teams to share their reflections on social justice and how it connects to their reconciliation efforts in the countries where they work.
The U.S. stop-work order has affected JRS’s work, throwing into uncertainty life-saving programmes that sustain some of the world’s most vulnerable and at-risk communities.
Wilikon is a skilled nail technician who fled conflict in the Central African Republic and arrived in Cameroon with nothing but a small basket of nail tools. After joining JRS’s livelihood programme, he transformed his skills into a thriving beauty salon — now forging his own path.
Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, a tragic milestone for a nation facing ongoing violence and displacement.
In Jordan, JRS utilises art and music to support refugee communities in overcoming disparities and building a strong sense of community.
JRS welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking a first step towards reducing the overwhelming suffering caused by 15 months of brutal conflict.
Fardusa’s journey towards peace wasn’t easy: crossing through Libya, the desert, and the Mediterranean Sea on a precarious boat. Once she arrived in Italy, she was accompanied by Centro Astalli/JRS Italy. Now she dedicates herself to helping those in need.
Pope Francis’s intention for January highlights his deep concern for migrants and refugees. In his video message, produced by the Pope’s World Prayer Network in collaboration with JRS, he underlines that millions of children worldwide are unable to attend school due to migration and displacement.
