Stand with refugees

AT THE END OF 2023, THERE WERE MORE THAN 117.3 MILLION FORCIBLY DISPLACED PERSONS WORLDWIDE

37.6 MILLION ARE REFUGEES

68.3 MILLION ARE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE

6.9 MILLION ARE ASYLUM-SEEKERS

5.8 MILLION ARE OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED OF INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Persecution
Conflict
Violence
Human rights violence
Events seriously disturbing public order

Pope Francis has called on the world to stand with refugees

In a spirit of compassion, let us embrace all those fleeing from war and hunger, or forced by discrimination, persecution, poverty and environmental degradation to leave their homelands.

JRS presently serves in 58 countries.

We are determined to have a great impact in the next five years by focusing on four priority areas.

Education

7 million refugee children are out of school.

To bridge this gap in access to education, JRS runs 217 education centres for refugees around the world. We also provide teacher training and postsecondary education. When we educate refugees we stand with them on a path that leads to a hopeful future.

Livelihoods

The ability to work and earn a living is one of the most effective ways for refugees to rebuild their lives.

JRS livelihoods programmes help refugees to thrive and find purpose in their new community. Standing with refugees means helping them to stand on their own feet.

Reconciliation

JRS recognises injustice and conflict as key causes of forced displacement.

We work for reconciliation among the refugees we serve, and between refugees and host communities.

Advocacy

JRS promotes justice for refugees by supporting them to speak out for their rights.

We work with partners, such as other faith-based organisations, to expand protection spaces for refugees.

JRS is answering Pope Francis's call, so that more refugees can heal, learn, and determine their own future.

Stand with Us. Stand with Kassem. Stand with Refugees.

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