News and Stories

Georges and his family were forced to flee Syria and arrived in Canada in 2022. Since 2018, they have shared a passion that followed them from their homeland: producing homemade chocolate.

JRS joins the Jesuitas Social in their call for peace in Gaza. We reaffirm our commitment to the defence of human dignity and to the building of a world in which justice and peace prevail.

From an early age, Nyaneng Simon Tut and her family have faced constant disruption. Due to insecurity they were forced to flee from South Sudan and resettle in the Kakuma refugee camp. Today, Simon lives in Nairobi, where she is pursuing her dream of studying communications at the University.

At the 2025 European Humanitarian Forum, JRS joined its voice with other humanitarian partners to advocate for access to education for children living in emergency settings.

Motasim is a Sudanese refugee living in Jordan with a deep passion for photography. Through his camera lens, he tells stories. He uses photography as a means of building connections and encouraging people to live together in peace.

Br Michael Schöpf SJ, JRS International Director, commented in Aggiornamenti Sociali on the impact of the US government’s decision to freeze foreign aid.

When forced to flee their homes, refugees leave much behind — but not everything. Their skills, knowledge, and resourcefulness remain with them and at the service of their desire to contribute productively to their new communities.

Education experts are deeply concerned by the impact of funding cuts on education in emergencies contexts and the dire consequences of this to millions of vulnerable children and youth in regions affected by conflict, violence and natural disasters.

Tabitha spent ten years in displacement. After taking part in a farming training, she is now building a life with her family beyond the camp.