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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)
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08 Oct, 2024

During his 46th apostolic journey, Pope Francis discussed migration in the European context with Fr Alberto Ares SJ, Regional Director of JRS Europe.

Fr Alberto Ares SJ, Regional Director of JRS Europe, offers Pope Francis a painting made by children hosted in one of JRS Ukraine’s shelters (Rev Antonio Spadaro SJ/La Civiltà Cattolica).
27 Sep, 2024

On the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis invites us to take our most vulnerable brothers and sisters by hand and walk with them.

On 2024 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis invites us to walk with our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Migrants passing through Mexico on their way to the United States (Jesuit Refugee Service)
25 Sep, 2024

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

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)
24 Sep, 2024

For over 300 young students in Adjumani, Uganda, bicycles serve as a solution to overcoming distance-to-school-related barriers to secondary education.

In Uganda, JRS runs an initiative aimed at providing bicycles for students paving the way to quality education. Students riding bicycles to school, in Uganda (Jesuit Refugee Service).
18 Sep, 2024

Through panels and workshops, the conference will enhance awareness of refugee and migrant narratives, the global migration phenomenon, and the right to quality education for all.

17 Sep, 2024

Jasmeen, JRS Malaysia, shares the challenges and solutions adopted to accompany refugees in the country.

Jasmeen, staff member of JRS Malaysia, shares the challenges and solutions adopted to accompany refugees in Malaysia. Jasmeen, on the right, with the team of JRS Malaysia (Jesuit Refugee Service).
10 Sep, 2024

In Nigeria, the Accelerated Learning Programme by JRS and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, enabled Joy and other displaced children like her to return to school.

Girls attending classes in a school in Nigeria (Jesuit Refugee Service). The Accelerated Learning Programme by JRS and The Church enables children in Nigeria to get back to school.
07 Sep, 2024

Accompanied by representatives from JRS Indonesia and the Sant’Egidio community, 20 refugees from Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka were honoured to welcome Pope Francis during his 45th apostolic journey.

20 refugees from Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka were honored to welcome Pope Francis during his 45th apostolic journey. Fr Dam Febrianto SJ, JRS Indonesia Country Director meets with Pope Francis during the 45th apostolic journey. (Vatican News)
03 Sep, 2024

JRS runs a rehabilitation centre in Maban refugee camp, South Sudan, a safe space that helps children with mobility and intellectual impairments to gain independence and participate in the daily life of the community.

Azake, 12, on the left in Maban refugee camp, South Sudan (Jesuit Refugee Service). JRS teams provide rehabilitation and physiotherapy sessions to refugee children with disabilities in South Sudan.