About Us
Inspired by the generous love and example of Jesus Christ, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future.
Our work expresses the commitment of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) to stand with refugees around the world.
JRS programmes are currently found in 58 countries, serving refugees and other forcibly displaced persons in conflict zones and detention centres, on remote borders and in busy cities. We run pastoral care and psychosocial support programmes in detention centres and refugee camps, and provide humanitarian relief in emergency displacement situations. Education and livelihoods programmes provide skill development and opportunities for integration into host communities. We never cease to advocate for the rights of refugees, and to articulate the obligation to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Our Vision
A world where forcibly displaced people can obtain protection, opportunity, and participation in sustainable, just, and reconciled communities.
Our Way
- Journey with displaced people – We accompany forcibly displaced people, understand their aspirations, foster their participation in their communities, and support their hope.
- Recognise shared humanity – We promote actions rooted in justice and compassion, fostering dialogue across the cultures, faiths, and traditions of our human family.
- Strengthen holistic and community approaches – We promote a whole-person and community-centred approach that protects dignity and supports well-being, gender equality, safeguarding, and care for our common home.