News and Stories

While the path to voluntary repatriation is personal and complex, this mission reignited dialogue, trust, and hope for thousands still living in displacement. Refugees are now better informed to make decisions about their future, are supported, not pressured.

At Kakuma Refugee Camp, JRS helps children heal from trauma through play, education, and faith. Their joyful songs at Mass remind us, even in darkness, hope shines.

In Kakuma Refugee Camp, poverty, household duties, and early parenthood push students out of school. Supported by the EU’s ECHO grant, JRS removes these barriers, offering fee waivers, cash aid for teen mothers, and enrollment drives. But access alone isn’t enough. With overcrowded classes and strained teachers, JRS boosts educator welfare through training, meals, and mental health support, because thriving teachers mean thriving students. As Kakuma transitions under Kenya’s Shirika Plan, JRS empowers refugees to lead school management, ensuring sustainability. Beyond classrooms, we’re creating safe spaces where futures grow.