Dying to Live: Stories from Refugees on the Road to Freedom

I wouldn’t leave my country if I were not desperate. I had my life and I had everything. But I didn’t feel safe anymore. I was about to lose my life. You need to hear that; you need to listen to that voice.

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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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JRS Co-Publishes New Book on Refugee Experience February 14, 2020
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Dying to Live: Resources for Lent February 19, 2020
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JRS/USA Opposes Proposed Cuts in U.S. Foreign Assistance Budget February 11, 2020
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