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Giving children a chance at education in Borno State, Nigeria - JRS With support from the European Union, JRS Nigeria increases access to safe, quality education for children in Borno State, Nigeria.

In Borno State, Nigeria, years of conflict have left many children out of school.

Thanks to the support of EU in Emergencies, JRS Nigeria is helping them return to learning.
📚➡️https://ow.ly/vLUG50Ysc9P

Peace remains the only viable path forward. Until it is secured, we will continue to accompany those who suffer its absence.

If you can, please help us respond to the situation in Lebanon and protect as many people as possible: https://ow.ly/u9VN50YqGoa

Inspiring refugee women building hope in their communities From Sudan to Ukraine, Syria and Jordan, refugee women have found inspiring ways to rebuild their lives and support their communities.

Women and girls who flee war and violence are not only survivors of displacement or refugees; they are unique individuals with a story, a future, and immense potential.

Be inspired by their stories: https://ow.ly/bgQO50YqP4w

Thousands displaced in Lebanon due to escalating violence - JRS Escalating violence in the Middle East triggers mass displacement in Lebanon, with thousands of people in need of shelter and protection.

The renewed escalation of violence in the Middle East is forcing hundreds of thousands to flee.

JRS is responding to the unfolding situation in Lebanon, ensuring no one faces this crisis alone.

➡️ https://ow.ly/FbCM50YpxfS

In South Sudan, people displaced by conflict and instability urgently need MHPSS.

By training local communities to identify needs, initiate activities, and refer people to specialised care, they are helping sustain this vital support.

VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency)

JRS is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in the Middle East. We remain firmly committed to supporting all those affected.

In some of the most hard‑to‑reach communities in Borno State, Nigeria, many children have dropped out of school due to prolonged conflict and insecurity.

Thanks to the support of EU in Emergencies, JRS Nigeria is helping them re-enroll.

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How sport is bringing refugees and host communities together in Ethiopia - JRS Sport activities became a powerful pathway to social cohesion for Eritrean refugees and host communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Sport helps to build social cohesion.
In Ethiopia, friendly tournaments are giving young people from the refugee and host community a space to meet, build trust, and challenge stereotypes.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/kRA850Ymu5F

📣Join us on March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM CET for the international webinar: "The Role of Faith-Based Non-State Actors in Defending the Right to Education."

Register now and secure your place here: https://ow.ly/IXoE50YlKMv

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Accompanying people fleeing violence in Ukraine Since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the Society of Jesus has been able to stand alongside 150,811 people fleeing violence.

Since the start of the full-scale war in #Ukraine, JRS has been able to accompany more than 150,000 people, offering emergency aid and warm shelter, as well as psychosocial support and access to education.

To learn more, read the One proposal report: ow.ly/B2aO50YlK7F

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How compassion and hospitality support the displaced in Ukraine Olesia, JRS Ukraine shares how compassion and hospitality support displaced people and help heal their invisible wounds.

Four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, the human cost remains devastating.

We spoke with Olesia, who works with JRS Ukraine, supporting people forced to flee their homes.
🙏💙Read the full interview: https://ow.ly/5WLc50YkTR3

📣Save the date: March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM CET.

🌍GIAN Right to Education International Webinar.

A global conversation on the role of faith based non state actors in defending the right to education.

Register now: ow.ly/igJA50Yk5Pz

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Who are refugees beyond the headlines? What fears, prejudices, or fatigue live in me?

🙏 Listen to Amaya's reflection and embark on this Lenten journey with us: https://ow.ly/UAVb50Yk5Ev

Lent offers us the opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and allow ourselves to be transformed by encounter with our forcibly displaced brothers and sisters.

🙏Through weekly video reflections, we invite you to walk this Lenten path together: ow.ly/nAOu50Yhxzq

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Why does locally led humanitarian action matter?
Because local organisations know their communities, understand contexts & can respond more effectively. Yet power & funding imbalances persist.

Join us on 2 March to explore more.
📅 2/03 | 09:30 CET
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Peace through reconciliation: another part of the JRS mission - JRS Three common ingredients of the JRS commitment for reconciliation. Not only seeking justice, but also healing the wounds of injustice.

Reconciliation builds peace.

JRS’s mission of reconciliation seeks to heal, rebuild, and restore broken bonds within communities fractured by instability, violence, and inequality.

Read the article by Danielle, JRS Head of Reconciliation: ow.ly/oSNk50YgY1S

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All human beings have the same dignity and form part of the same human family.

In a world fuelled by hate and division, let's go beyond lables and recognise our shared humanity.

Download the One Shared Humanity Manifesto: ow.ly/eS1A50Y7cgL

#HumanFraternityDay

Five years after the military takeover, Myanmar remains under entrenched repression.

We stand with JRS Asia Pacific and the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network in urging the international community to take decisive action in support of the people of Myanmar.

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From 4 to 8 February, a week of coordinated events will take place in Rome and across the world to raise awareness and promote collective action against human trafficking.

Join us! More information here: ow.ly/6hHv50Y5guY

#PrayAgainstTrafficking

Voluntary Repatriation or Forced Return? - JRS Thematic paper on refugee repatriation, presenting case studies and good practices to promote fair, voluntary and dignified returns.

Too often, forcibly displaced people are being repatriated without proper legal guarantees or support.

Based on our experience, JRS has developed a thematic paper with key lessons learned and case studies to help ensure a fair, voluntary and dignified return.

📘 Read more: ow.ly/XC2j50Y5gHC

Guiding young refugees towards hope and opportunities in Kenya - JRS In Kakuma refugee camp, Nawal, a young Sudanese woman, is guiding her fellow young people toward opportunities in Kenya.

Nawal saw how the lack of opportunities in Kakuma Refugee Camp holds young people back.

💡🙌To change that reality, she created a grassroots mentoring movement to inspire and support other young refugees to keep hope alive and build the life they want.

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Decades of conflict have disrupted education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Thanks to a project funded by 8x1000 CEI Funds, JRS continues to provide quality education to children in North and South Kivu.

📸 Some moments from last year’s back-to-school celebrations.
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“It is our duty to restore hope” - JRS As the Jubilee has drawn to a close we share the testimony of Wael, JRS staff, written on the occasion of the Jubilee of Migrants.

As the #Jubilee Year of Hope has drawn to a close, we share the testimony of Wael, JRS staff, written on the occasion of the Jubilee of Migrants.

His speech is a call to action, urging us to work together to build a more human world.
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In a world that is turning away, don’t be afraid to be different and to make a difference.

Make a choice to stand with those forced to flee and build inclusive communities.

#MigrantsDay

Accompaniment in times of crisis: Keeping hope alive - JRS As we approach Christmas, may we recognise Christ’s presence in every person seeking safety, dignity, and peace.

As we celebrate the coming of Christ, may we recognise His presence in every person seeking safety, dignity, and peace.

Let us allow the light of Christmas to soften our hearts and renew our commitment to those on the move.

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Only when we respect and recognise the human rights of every person, can we build a world where peace and human dignity prevail.

#HumanRightsDay

💛"Volunteering creates a space of solidarity where people feel seen, listened to and truly heard."

On #VolunteerDay, hear from Zahra, a JRS volunteer who offered her time, passion, and energy to accompany the most vulnerable.

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The new #LandmineMonitor report is out!

Read the latest on #landmine use, casualties, contamination, and on efforts to reduce their impact.
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🕯️✨This #Christmas, may we open our hearts and renew our commitment to people on the move.

Together, we can keep hope alive where it is most fragile.

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