Resources
White paper on Refugee work permits in Kenya
In East and Southern Africa, JRS has grown into one of the organization’s most established regions, now operating in nine countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Across these contexts, JRS focuses on Education, Economic Inclusion and Livelihoods, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Protection, Reconciliation, and Pastoral work, promoting dignity, resilience, and inclusion for displaced communities.
The region remains deeply affected by a complex humanitarian context, with an estimated 21.9 million forcibly displaced people as of June 2025. Despite significant challenges, including conflict, climate shocks, limited access to services, and growing protection risks,JRS continues to walk alongside refugees, asylum seekers, returnees, and host communities, working to build hope and strengthen pathways toward lasting stability.
Overview to the general displacement context of the region in 2023, to better understand the region where we work and the programmes we offer.
“I Will Tell You My Story” a boy of testimonies of girls in Eastern Africa Region, done with the support of Entreculturas and Luz de las Niñas. Take a look to find out more about the reality of girls in the region and what can you do to support their cause!
In here you will find JRS Eastern Africa 2023 Brochure, with main data about the context in the region and the kind of programmes JRS offers in our countries of operation.
Access in here JRS Eastern Africa 2022 Annual Report! You will find JRS Eastern Africa main programmatic achievements, a note from the Regional Director, a financial report and some testimonies to evaluate the real impact of our work!
Find in here the book of stories of refugee women developed for 2022 International Women’s Day, “JRS, Walking With Refugee Women”
