Responding to Sudan War

Know more about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and its surrounding countries, and the work of JRS

Accompany forcibly displaced persons

Our Mission

Inspired by the generous love and example of Jesus Christ, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) as a global apostolate of the Society of Jesus, seeks to accompany, serve and advocate the cause of forcibly displaced people, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future in community.

Our Priorities

Education The delivery of quality education that fosters agency among refugees, focused through the Global Education Initiative.
Education
Livelihoods Innovative livelihoods programmes focused on self-reliance and sustainability.
Livelihoods
Advocacy Effective advocacy for the rights of refugees.
Our work Jesuit Refugee Service East Africa
Advocacy
Emergency Assistance Relief operations that ensure the survival of people in emergency situations.
Emergency Assistance
Reconciliation In a spirit of welcome and hospitality, we work to promote right relationships and build social cohesion.
Reconciliation
Protection Promotion of justice by providing refugees with effective legal and physical protection.
Protection
Protection
Psychosocial Support Layered, complementary services capable of meeting a variety of complex experiences and needs to ensure the most effective mental health and psychosocial support.
Psychosocial Support

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