News and Stories

One year after the Taliban takeover, the people in and of Afghanistan continue to suffer. We must not forget them.
With the conclusion of the Ignatian Year, JRS International Director Fr Tom Smolich SJ reflects on his work, St Ignatius, and embracing God.
JRS condemns the recent execution of four democracy activists in Myanmar by the military regime and calls for the restoration of peace, the rule of law, and protection for all people in Myanmar.
After two years, Congolese refugees from Lunda Norte, Angola can benefit again of voluntary repatriations coordinated by UNHCR.
In Cameroon, a new project for internally displaced people promotes planting of trees and vegetables to increase livelihoods opportunities.
On 19th June 2022, JRS Uganda held a memorial for Fr Frido Pflueger SJ, former Country Director, on the one year anniversary of his passing.
The One Proposal aims to structure and coordinate the response from the Society of Jesus to the Ukraine crisis to accompany those affected by the conflict over the course of the next three years.
When Sofia and Ronald’s refugee family arrived in Mexico after travelling across Latin America, they finally began their healing journey.
Climate change and the environment are, in many cases, the root cause prompting forced displacement in Eastern Africa and across the world.