The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees. jrs.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mrwvt3eilw2nAs we celebrate the Feast of #StIgnatius of Loyola today, Fr. Temple Anuforo SJ, Country Director of JRS Nigeria explores how Ignatian spirituality continues to shape our JRS mission. ➡️ https://ow.ly/WLNs50ZuVHu 31 Jul 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwvt3eilw2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mru6mj7mzz2vAmid rising anti-migrant tensions in South Africa, fear is disrupting the daily lives of refugees and migrants. JRS South Africa is responding with practical assistance, advocacy and accompaniment. Learn more: https://ow.ly/oBic50ZunqE 📸 JRS South Africa30 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru6mj7mzz2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mrrkrmvpat2nWith support from EU in Emergencies, JRS Nigeria has completed the rehabilitation of classrooms, staff offices, and sanitation facilities across project-supported schools in Borno State, Nigeria. The improvements are helping create safe, functional, and conducive learning environments for children.29 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrkrmvpat2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mrp5qpc6hq2t75 years ago, the 1951 #RefugeeConvention established a powerful promise: people forced to flee persecution would never be left without protection. Today, as millions of refugees face conflict, displacement, closed borders, that promise matters more than ever. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency28 Jul 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp5qpc6hq2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mrf3smsior2dIn response to the ongoing cholera outbreak in Borno State, JRS conducted hygiene awareness sessions in schools across Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa. With support from the EU in Emergencies, learners gained practical knowledge on handwashing, sanitation, safe water, and cholera prevention.24 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrf3smsior2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mr5uinehhu2jWherever you are in the world, you are warmly invited to join the Jesuit family on Friday, 24 July, for a moment of prayer and spiritual accompaniment as we stand with all those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. 🌱21 Jul 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5uinehhu2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mr5ewi3uxf2pAs we mark the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, JRS joins the global civil society coalition in calling for concrete action to strengthen adherence to and implementation of the Convention and uphold its principles. https://ow.ly/e1TA50ZqqYF 21 Jul 2026 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5ewi3uxf2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mqtiudo2z627If you weren't able to join our event on the future of refugee protection, our intern Claire captured some of the day's key moments. ❤️Thank you to all who joined us! Learn more about JRS and our work by downloading our latest #AnnualReport: https://ow.ly/ZahO50Zon1817 Jul 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtiudo2z627https://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mqjgou6uwl2tThree weeks after the earthquakes struck Venezuela, JRS teams on the ground have scaled up their response to reach and support as many people as possible. Please consider making a donation today to help us support those most affected: https://ow.ly/MiRv50Zm2fs #Venezuela #emergency13 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjgou6uwl2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mqgpippxym2dWhen we listen to refugees, we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face, and of the hope that sustains them through uncertainty and hardship. A hope strong enough to withstand hardship and adversity; a hope for safety, for belonging, and for a brighter future. #DayOfHope12 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgpippxym2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mqc3zrkqbc2bForced to flee Rwanda, Pie Pacifique Kabalira Uwase eventually found refuge in South Africa. Today, he uses his voice to advocate for refugees’ right to safety and protection➡️https://ow.ly/V8qp50ZmiY5 #ProtectTogether10 Jul 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqc3zrkqbc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mpygdzv6yz2gLast week, JRS convened partners in mission, advocates, and humanitarian actors for a high-level discussion examining the mounting challenges facing refugee protection worldwide. ❤️Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation. https://ow.ly/NbN850ZkIJU06 Jul 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpygdzv6yz2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mpxw42a6t62lOn his visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV called on us to take responsibility for the preventable deaths at borders and to recover our capacity to weep with those who suffer. At JRS, we echo his message and remain committed to walking alongside refugees. #PopeLeo06 Jul 2026 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxw42a6t62lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mpo6zmo7h22qIn 2025, we served 1,086,269 people. Women, children, men and families were reached through our projects throughout the year ❤️ Learn more. Download our 2025 #AnnualReport: https://ow.ly/pUMU50ZjjPi02 Jul 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpo6zmo7h22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mpdiy2gbdd2fLet’s stand in solidarity with refugees and defend the right to seek safety and protection. 28 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdiy2gbdd2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mp7bi4okwu22Two powerful earthquakes struck #Venezuela leaving thousands in urgent need of assistance. Together with our partner organisations, we are activating our response to address the most urgent humanitarian needs. 🙏 Help us if you can: https://ow.ly/cTeP50ZhE2m26 Jun 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7bi4okwu22https://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mp6vhuuhnc2aJRS's Danielle Vella explores Pope Francis' moral urgency regarding refugees and invites us to honour his legacy by continuing to strive for a world built on fraternity, solidarity, justice, and the equal dignity. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/QW8Q50Ze9WF26 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6vhuuhnc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mp3xlkkk3x2lRefugee children need protection. This goes beyond keeping them safe from harm: It means ensuring access to education, healthcare and play, including them in their new communities, and giving them a voice in shaping their future. #GlobalTrends25 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3xlkkk3x2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mozntb6eqn2wWith support from EU in Emergencies, JRS Nigeria organised an initiative for students in Dikwa, Borno State on menstrual health and hygiene. Through activities, awareness sessions and dialogue, it helped break stigma and promote a more period‑friendly school environment.24 Jun 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozntb6eqn2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mouzjtk2zj2e📌 Save the date: 2 July 2026 📍 Rome / Online (Zoom) Join us for a conversation on refugee protection which highlights lived experience and shared humanity. ➡️ Reserve a spot: https://ow.ly/YE5950ZfeVW 22 Jun 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouzjtk2zj2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mopfchqvqm2zThis #WorldRefugeeDay, we asked people across JRS projects worldwide: What makes you feel safe? Behind each of their responses lies the same human desire: to live with dignity, hope, and the freedom to build a future. Let’s defend the right to safety and protection: https://ow.ly/rXUQ50Ze7Xu20 Jun 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mopfchqvqm2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mokedaqr6d2uAt JRS we continue to accompany those who have been forced to flee their homes, working to finding finding durable solutions that enable refugees and forcibly displaced people to build better futures. #GlobalTrends18 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokedaqr6d2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3moi2m3fjot2fHaving access to opportunities, and living in a context that allows people to work, study, and operate legally and freely. This is what feeling safe means for Pie-Pacifique. Let’s get together to defend the right to safety and protection. ➡️ https://ow.ly/ZBmU50ZbwoI #ProtectTogether 17 Jun 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi2m3fjot2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mofqvd54tt2cFor Pastora, community leader in Soacha, Colombia, feeling safe means knowing her territory is a safe space, not a threat. In a world where many turn away, she steps forward to make her community safer and more welcoming. Take action today. ➡️ https://ow.ly/BQGO50Zbwj7 #ProtectTogether16 Jun 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofqvd54tt2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3modk4l2dys2sWe join over 190 partners in calling on leaders to act now to #FundEducation. The time to invest is now! ➡️ https://ow.ly/kPBq50ZbScQ Global Partnership for Education Education Cannot Wait15 Jun 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3modk4l2dys2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3moachozcyc2rAt the port of Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, Pope Leo XIV met with migrants and organisations working with migrants. He shared a powerful message: We cannot grow accustomed to counting the dead. We must remain human in the face of the suffering of those seeking a better life. #ApostolicJourney14 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3moachozcyc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mnyzqx2oig2fImagine living in one of the world’s largest refugee camps, where food, education, opportunities are limited. What does it mean to feel safe? We asked students in Kakuma refugee camp. Let's defend the right to safety and protection: https://ow.ly/HcSV50Z9TZf #ProtectTogether11 Jun 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnyzqx2oig2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mntwapdlva2k"My dream is end the suffering of migrants in Libya and Tunisia, because every person deserves to be safe and every life matters," Mahamat, from Sudan, now working as cultural mediator in Italy. Read his story: https://ow.ly/fYin50Z9f0G #ProtectTogether09 Jun 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntwapdlva2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jrs.net/post/3mnop6uuduw2eLet us all work together as one human family to create a world of justice and peace. 🙏➡️https://ow.ly/qSTg50Z7ZMt #Peace07 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:6maokwp642q2sn2b2ozoptnx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnop6uuduw2e