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JRS joins Pope Francis in his prayer intention for the right to education for migrants and refugees
Fardusa’s journey towards peace wasn’t easy: crossing through Libya, the desert, and the Mediterranean 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.
JRS provided tailoring training to groups of young Afghans in one of the informal settlements for internally displaced people in the country.
In conflict-affected Borno State, Nigeria, local communities face immense challenges in making ends meet. With humanitarian funding of the European Union (EU), JRS is providing community members with training and a start-up kit, enabling them to stand on their own two feet.
We stand with JRS Europe in calling for all governments to continue providing refuge and protection for Syrian refugees. JRS also calls for lifting sanctions to facilitate Syria’s economic reconstruction, to ensure a stable and peaceful future.
Nestled in the heart of Belgrade, Serbia, “Ariana Yummy,” is a family-run restaurant that serves authentic Afghan cuisine, lovingly prepared by Kochai and his family.
The Jesuit Refugee Service, is among the signatories of the joint NGO statement for the launch of the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview.
Last week, JRS participated in the Landmine Review Conference held in Siem Reap-Angkor, Cambodia. This event marked the fifth review conference on the Mine Ban Treaty.
Following the crisis in Lebanon, JRS and the Jesuits have opened the doors of the Arrupe Migrant Centre (AMC) and a Jesuit monastery, offering a safe shelter to hundreds of migrants.
