43 Years of Accompaniment

We want our presence among refugees to be one of sharing with them, of accompaniment, of walking together along the same path.

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Our Mission

JRS seeks to accompany, serve, and advocate the cause of refugees and other forcibly displaced people, that they may heal, learn and determine their own future.

Our Priorities

Reconciliation JRS articulates reconciliation as a journey to “create right relationships” among the refugees we serve, between refugees and host communities, and among our own teams around the world.
Reconciliation
Education JRS is committed to ensuring that children who are forced to flee their homes and communities are not deprived of their right to education and their path to a hopeful and productive future.
Education
Livelihoods The Jesuit Refugee Service prioritizes innovative livelihood programs focused on self-reliance and sustainability.
Livelihoods
Advocacy For JRS, advocacy means ensuring that refugees receive legal and humane treatment.
Advocacy

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Standing in solidarity with the Afghan people September 14, 2021
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Annual Report 2020 June 17, 2021
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