The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.
JRS works in more than 45 countries worldwide to meet the educational, health, social and other needs of refugees. The focus of our work is to help those we serve to heal, to have the opportunity to learn and ultimately to thrive.
As we head into a new school year, we’re reminded of how important school is for EVERYONE! We support education for #refugees, do you? #BackToSchool #EducateRefugees
Created by a #refugee and run by refugees. This successful business, ‘From Syria With Love’, sends a strong message that refugees can help each other and contribute to their host communities. trib.al/xBzORiQ UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
We're committed to education for #refugees and displaced people. Are you? www.jrsusa.org/backtoschool #EducateRefugees
America is great because America welcomes. We are ready to #Welcome75k #refugees in fiscal year 2019 Refugee Council USA
#DYK In 2017, 16.2 million people, the highest number recorded, 1/2 of whom are children, were forcibly displaced? Help these children have a brighter future by purchasing a gift from our #BackToSchool catalog www.jrsusa.org/backtoschool #EducateRefugees
#Refugee women & girls are among the most vulnerable of migrants and displaced individuals around the world. Keeping girls in school will not only keep them healthy & safe, but will offer them the opportunity for a better life #EducateRefugees
#DYK that 90% of people forced to flee the conflict in South Sudan are women and children?
What can $100 do to help refugees to learn? Check out our #BackToSchool gift catalog at www.jrsusa.org/backtoschool and give a gift that will last a #refugee a lifetime #EducateRefugees
Take a look at our #BackToSchool gift catalog and give a #refugee student the supplies they need to learn www.jrsusa.org/backtoschool #EducateRefugees