COVID 19 and Refugees

Refugees and displaced people are particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19.

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OUR MISSION

JRS seeks to accompany, serve, and advocate the cause of refugees and other forcibly displaced people, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future.

 

OUR PRIORITIES

Reconciliation In a spirit of welcome and hospitality, JRS works to create a communal expression of social cohesion and acceptance of refugees within society.
Reconciliation
Education JRS delivers quality education that fosters agency among forcibly displaced people, focused through the Global Education Initiative.
Education
Livelihoods JRS provides innovative programs and opportunities focused on empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainability.
Livelihoods
Advocacy JRS advocates for the rights of refugees.
Advocacy
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USA: Dying to Live Book Tour Inspires Communities Across the U.S. March 5, 2020
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   JRS/USA has been awarded the 2019 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.