News and Stories

Climate change and the environment are, in many cases, the root cause prompting forced displacement in Eastern Africa and across the world.
Amin is one of the many Syrian children living in Lebanon. Amidst challenging circumstances, his dream is to get an education.
Like many Ukrainian families, Kateryna’s husband stayed behind while she brought their children to safety. They hope and wait to be reunited.
Christina Zetlmeisl, JRS Uganda Country Director, shares why she loves working in the field and being close to refugees.
People fleeing conflicts continue to be stuck at the Belarus-Poland border and are in need of humanitarian and medical assistance.
Providing menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) supplies, facilities, and education is crucial to improve girls’ access to secondary school.
JRS Romania provides accommodation, psychosocial support, education, and recreational activities for children with support from Ukrainian women.
To foster former child soldiers’ social inclusion, JRS CAR provides them and their communities with educational and training opportunities.
Touched by the stories of refugees, Sr Ewa joined JRS in Athens to put her faith into action and support forcibly displaced people.