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Philippines: appeal for assistance for flood victims
(Mindanao) January 19, 2012 – Just days before Christmas, more than 100,000 families' holiday season and hopes for the new year were washed away with the flash flood that struck the northern coast of Mindanao, Philippines. A month later, tropical storm Washi has left the country devastated.
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New school provides hope for future in Haiti
(Anse-à-Pitres, Haiti) January 13, 2012 — Two-hundred and forty students in this Haitian community have moved from a dilapidated building and outdoor desks protected only by tarps to a new campus. Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is covering the operational costs at the elementary school for the first year.
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Water project highlights recovery efforts in Haiti
(Los Cacaos, Haiti) January 12, 2012 — Two years after an earthquake struck Haiti the community of Los Cacaos has demonstrated what happens when neighbors work together to solve a problem. Fresh, clean water is now available to 700 families thanks to the community’s commitment to build a positive foundation for long-term improvements.
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Praying with Refugees from Colombia
(Caracas) January 1, 2012 — Thousands of Colombian women and men are forced to cross their border to find protection. Their flight marks the beginning of a long and difficult journey to find peace and dignity. Their lack of knowledge about refugee rights reduces the likelihood their applications will be accepted by their host countries.
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New Year’s Message from Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
(Washington, D.C.) January 1, 2012 — The year 2011 was a momentous one for refugees, internally displaced people and migrants. Jesuit Refugee Service/USA National Director Fr. Michael A. Evans, S.J., reflects back on 2011 while looking forward to 2012.
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A message of joy in the midst of fear
(Rome) December 25, 2011 — "I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today unto us a child is born; he is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2, 10-11).
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Europe: EU states need not detain migrants
(Brussels) December 22, 2011 — Detaining migrants is unnecessary because more humane non-custodial alternatives exist, according to the latest Jesuit Refugee Service report, From Deprivation to Liberty. JRS Europe launched their new report the European Union Parliament, at an event which included members of the parliament and representatives from the Belgian Migration Office and NGOs.
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Dominican Republic: Human Rights Day forum
(Jimani, Dominican Republic) December 21, 2011 — In recognition of the International Day of Human Rights on December 10, Jesuit Refugee Service Dominican Republic organized an open conversation among concerned parties here to discuss the situation of human rights violations in the area.
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Ethiopia: activities underway to assist Somali refugees
(Dollo Ado, Ethiopia) December 20, 2011 — Jesuit Refugee Service has established a new education and psychosocial project to assist refugees from Somalia in Melkadida Refugee Camp outside Dollo Ado, Ethiopia. The camp currently hosts more than 40,000 Somali refugees.
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Statement of Support for the Jesuits of Colombia
(Washington, D.C.) December 16, 2011 — The U.S. Jesuit Conference and Jesuit Refugee Service/USA offer the following statement of support in response to the recent indictment by the Prosecutor General of Cartagena of our colleagues working with displaced communities in Colombia.
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Report highlights systemic hindering of refugees
(Rome) December 8, 2011 — In a new report, JRS finds ample evidence that European governments actively hinder refugee arrivals. These deplorable practices are not limited to Europe; they are rapidly becoming the norm throughout Asia and Africa. The U.S. and Caribbean nations regularly restrict access to asylum processes for people with possible protection needs.
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| December, 2011 |
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JRS/USA 2011 Annual Report
(Washington, D.C.) December 5, 2011 — The 2011 Jesuit Refugee Service/USA Annual Report is now available online. For the first time, the report includes active links leading to more information online.
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| December, 2011 |
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Praying with Refugees: the spirit of accompaniment
Geneva, December 1, 2011 — The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service is to accompany, serve and plead the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced persons. Accompaniment, I have learned, is by its very nature reciprocal. It cannot be done alone and it cannot be done in a unilateral fashion.
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| November, 2011 |
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Ecuador: JRS helps Colombian refugees
(Washington, D.C.) November 28, 2011 — "We are perceiving that the Colombian conflict is becoming forgotten," said Fr. Fernando Ponce Leon, S.J., during a recent visit to Washington, D.C. Fr. Fernando is the National Director of Jesuit Refugee Service Ecuador, and was in Washington for meetings to refresh the Mexico Plan of Action, a framework for durable solutions for the Colombian refugee crisis.
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| November, 2011 |
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JRS/USA Action Team on Campus
(Washington, D.C) — JRS Action Teams are groups of anywhere from three to 100 members that rally around their common concern for refugee and forcibly displaced persons, and their drive to effect positive social change in their local and global neighborhoods.
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| November, 2011 |
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JRS/USA Action Team in your Parish
(Washington, D.C) — Through the JRS Action Network, concerned individuals such as yourself are invited to support our mission by advocating, educating, and serving in your local communities, so we may effect global social change.
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| November, 2011 |
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Schedule an Advocacy Visit
(Washington, D.C) — Meeting with members of Congress and their staff face-to-face sends a very powerful message and ensures that your voice is heard. Advocacy visits can be done individually or in a group.
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| November, 2011 |
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Host a Letter Writing Campaign
(Washington, D.C) — Studies show hand-written letters are among the most powerful ways to reach members of Congress. Bring together friends, family and community members to get your voices heard.
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| November, 2011 |
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Other Ways to Get Involved
(Washington, D.C.) — Jesuit Refugee Service/USA strives to protect the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide, and YOU can be part of the effort. By informing, educating, and empowering your schools, parishes, and communities to take action on behalf of refugee issues, your single voice may transform into the rallying cry of thousands.
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