Refugee Students taking exams.

World Refugee Day 2025

Give the gift of an education.

Support Refugee Education Around the World

This World Refugee Day, we invite you to celebrate Jesuit Refugee Service’s 45th anniversary by helping make education possible for forcibly displaced students around the world.

Across refugee communities, young people face enormous barriers to continuing their studies. From the lack of safe classrooms and qualified teachers to unaffordable fees and long travel distances, the path to education is filled with obstacles. But there is one thing that can change that: you.

The $45 for 45 Campaign

We’re asking graduates, families, and friends to give $45 in honor of our 45 years of service—because that amount can cover school supplies, exam fees, transportation, or even tuition for a student in need.

For example, in Chad, 2,785 refugee students are preparing to take their Baccalaureate exams. These exams are a turning point—unlocking access to higher education and job opportunities. But many cannot afford the $45 required to take them.

Your gift can ensure these students, and many more like them, can take the next step toward a brighter future.

Why Education Matters

Education is one of the most powerful tools for restoring hope and dignity after displacement. It protects children from exploitation, equips youth with job skills, and strengthens entire communities.

Jesuit education teaches us to be people for others—and World Refugee Day is our moment to act on that calling.

Your Gift Can Provide:

  • Exam fees or school supplies for a refugee student

  • Safe learning spaces and access to trained teachers

  • Scholarships for secondary or higher education

  • A pathway to self-reliance and opportunity