News and Stories
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.
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.
