Jesuits Respond to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
After the severe earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey, Jesuit Refugee Service is leading the Jesuit response and has already launched an appeal for funds.
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A Journey into Exile: An Awareness-Raising Exercise, Now Online
For several years, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) – Canada has been offering a unique experience that was developed locally: A Journey into Exile. This simulation exercise serves to raise awareness of the realities and the humanity of refugees whose lives have been disrupted. “In the Western world today, people do not have a very …
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JRS: Walking with Refugees for 40 Years
November 14 marks the date that Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, founded the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in 1980. Join JRS/USA as they recognize 40 years of service to refugees with the national virtual event “40 Years of Walking with Refugees” on Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 5-6 PM Central.
Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.
A Journey into Exile
This simulation exercise allows participants to experience what a refugee goes through when he must flee his country. Obviously, it is impossible to really know what a refugee experiences until we actually become one.