JRS Europe
@jrseurope.bsky.social
The mission of the Jesuit Refugee Service is to accompany, serve and advocate for #refugees worldwide. We're the European regional office based in Brussels, Belgium.
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🌍 Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day — honouring the millions of volunteers who offer their time and compassion to support others.
🙏 Thank you to all volunteers who continue to make a difference. 💙
#InternationalVolunteerDay #Solidarity #Hospitality
🙏 Thank you to all volunteers who continue to make a difference. 💙
#InternationalVolunteerDay #Solidarity #Hospitality
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🌍 Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day — honouring the millions of volunteers who offer their time and compassion to support others.
🙏 Thank you to all volunteers who continue to make a difference. 💙
#InternationalVolunteerDay #Solidarity #Hospitality
🙏 Thank you to all volunteers who continue to make a difference. 💙
#InternationalVolunteerDay #Solidarity #Hospitality
The JRS Europe network gathered in Dublin for the 19th annual DVSG meeting, reflecting on cura personalis and how to better accompany people in detention.
From EU policy trends to ethical communication and a visit to Balseskin, we renewed our commitment to dignity and hope.
From EU policy trends to ethical communication and a visit to Balseskin, we renewed our commitment to dignity and hope.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The JRS Europe network gathered in Dublin for the 19th annual DVSG meeting, reflecting on cura personalis and how to better accompany people in detention.
From EU policy trends to ethical communication and a visit to Balseskin, we renewed our commitment to dignity and hope.
From EU policy trends to ethical communication and a visit to Balseskin, we renewed our commitment to dignity and hope.
Ignite The Way
From Salamanca, JRS Europe shares how Communal Discernment is becoming a true way of being.
Our intercultural approach, shared mission and focus on walking with refugees — not just for them — renewed our commitment to journey together in hope.
From Salamanca, JRS Europe shares how Communal Discernment is becoming a true way of being.
Our intercultural approach, shared mission and focus on walking with refugees — not just for them — renewed our commitment to journey together in hope.
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Ignite The Way
From Salamanca, JRS Europe shares how Communal Discernment is becoming a true way of being.
Our intercultural approach, shared mission and focus on walking with refugees — not just for them — renewed our commitment to journey together in hope.
From Salamanca, JRS Europe shares how Communal Discernment is becoming a true way of being.
Our intercultural approach, shared mission and focus on walking with refugees — not just for them — renewed our commitment to journey together in hope.
Across Europe, young people and migrants are learning, reflecting, and taking action together.
Together for CHANGE helps students think critically about migration and challenge stereotypes.
Watch the video: youtu.be/tyCs4ov6TWQ
Together for CHANGE helps students think critically about migration and challenge stereotypes.
Watch the video: youtu.be/tyCs4ov6TWQ
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Across Europe, young people and migrants are learning, reflecting, and taking action together.
Together for CHANGE helps students think critically about migration and challenge stereotypes.
Watch the video: youtu.be/tyCs4ov6TWQ
Together for CHANGE helps students think critically about migration and challenge stereotypes.
Watch the video: youtu.be/tyCs4ov6TWQ
We’ve published three new documents on Discernment in Common at JRS — our Ignatian way of listening, reflecting, and deciding together, with refugee voices at the center.
They highlight the voices of colleagues and refugee worldwide. Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/repo...
They highlight the voices of colleagues and refugee worldwide. Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/repo...
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We’ve published three new documents on Discernment in Common at JRS — our Ignatian way of listening, reflecting, and deciding together, with refugee voices at the center.
They highlight the voices of colleagues and refugee worldwide. Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/repo...
They highlight the voices of colleagues and refugee worldwide. Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/repo...
More than forty people gathered in Madrid for the presentation of Ser puerta abierta, a book that calls us to “be an open door”.
The book’s message echoes the Path of Hospitality campaign: small, concrete steps of welcome can change lives.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
The book’s message echoes the Path of Hospitality campaign: small, concrete steps of welcome can change lives.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
November 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
More than forty people gathered in Madrid for the presentation of Ser puerta abierta, a book that calls us to “be an open door”.
The book’s message echoes the Path of Hospitality campaign: small, concrete steps of welcome can change lives.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
The book’s message echoes the Path of Hospitality campaign: small, concrete steps of welcome can change lives.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
Today we share a message from Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, marking our anniversary and reminding us of Pedro Arrupe’s call to be with refugees.
In a world where displacement keeps rising, hope endures through the resilience worldwide.
Full message: youtu.be/pgTv7HBw1V0
In a world where displacement keeps rising, hope endures through the resilience worldwide.
Full message: youtu.be/pgTv7HBw1V0
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today we share a message from Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, marking our anniversary and reminding us of Pedro Arrupe’s call to be with refugees.
In a world where displacement keeps rising, hope endures through the resilience worldwide.
Full message: youtu.be/pgTv7HBw1V0
In a world where displacement keeps rising, hope endures through the resilience worldwide.
Full message: youtu.be/pgTv7HBw1V0
🎥 We’re hiring a videographer!
Produce 4 videos showcasing SMART UA’s impact for Ukrainian refugees across 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 🇸🇰.
Apply by 15 Dec 2025 → [email protected]
Read the full TOR: jrseurope.org/en/news/term...
Produce 4 videos showcasing SMART UA’s impact for Ukrainian refugees across 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 🇸🇰.
Apply by 15 Dec 2025 → [email protected]
Read the full TOR: jrseurope.org/en/news/term...
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎥 We’re hiring a videographer!
Produce 4 videos showcasing SMART UA’s impact for Ukrainian refugees across 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 🇸🇰.
Apply by 15 Dec 2025 → [email protected]
Read the full TOR: jrseurope.org/en/news/term...
Produce 4 videos showcasing SMART UA’s impact for Ukrainian refugees across 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 🇸🇰.
Apply by 15 Dec 2025 → [email protected]
Read the full TOR: jrseurope.org/en/news/term...
Iranian artist Ali Jamshidifar (JAM) — once a refugee in France — created the cover art for “Being an Open Door: Hospitality at the Heart of Spirituality”.
His story shows how hospitality transforms lives.
#HospitalityIsHope #JRSEurope
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
His story shows how hospitality transforms lives.
#HospitalityIsHope #JRSEurope
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
October 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Iranian artist Ali Jamshidifar (JAM) — once a refugee in France — created the cover art for “Being an Open Door: Hospitality at the Heart of Spirituality”.
His story shows how hospitality transforms lives.
#HospitalityIsHope #JRSEurope
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
His story shows how hospitality transforms lives.
#HospitalityIsHope #JRSEurope
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/bein...
🚨Advocacy Alert on the EU Returns Regulation! 🚨
JRS Europe Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Mariza Koronioti recently unpacked the deeply concerning proposal for a common European system for returns at a webinar hosted by APDHE.
Read More: jrseurope.org/en/news/eu-r...
#EUMigrationPact
JRS Europe Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Mariza Koronioti recently unpacked the deeply concerning proposal for a common European system for returns at a webinar hosted by APDHE.
Read More: jrseurope.org/en/news/eu-r...
#EUMigrationPact
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨Advocacy Alert on the EU Returns Regulation! 🚨
JRS Europe Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Mariza Koronioti recently unpacked the deeply concerning proposal for a common European system for returns at a webinar hosted by APDHE.
Read More: jrseurope.org/en/news/eu-r...
#EUMigrationPact
JRS Europe Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Mariza Koronioti recently unpacked the deeply concerning proposal for a common European system for returns at a webinar hosted by APDHE.
Read More: jrseurope.org/en/news/eu-r...
#EUMigrationPact
From Rome to the world — at the “Refugees & Migrants in Our Common Home” conference, JRS joined 200+ participants from 40 countries to discuss how education opens doors for inclusion.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/jrs-...
#JRS #HospitalityIsHope #RefugeesWelcome
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/jrs-...
#JRS #HospitalityIsHope #RefugeesWelcome
October 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From Rome to the world — at the “Refugees & Migrants in Our Common Home” conference, JRS joined 200+ participants from 40 countries to discuss how education opens doors for inclusion.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/jrs-...
#JRS #HospitalityIsHope #RefugeesWelcome
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/jrs-...
#JRS #HospitalityIsHope #RefugeesWelcome
JRS leaders from across Europe met in Brussels for the Regional Coordination Meeting 2025, renewing our shared mission and building bridges toward a future of hospitality and hope. 🌍
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/regi...
#JRSEurope #RCM2025 #TogetherInMission
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/regi...
#JRSEurope #RCM2025 #TogetherInMission
October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
JRS leaders from across Europe met in Brussels for the Regional Coordination Meeting 2025, renewing our shared mission and building bridges toward a future of hospitality and hope. 🌍
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/regi...
#JRSEurope #RCM2025 #TogetherInMission
full article: jrseurope.org/en/news/regi...
#JRSEurope #RCM2025 #TogetherInMission
On #HospitalityDay, JRS Europe directors reflected on what hospitality means.
From their shared wall of words to the 10 steps of the #PathOfHospitality, we reaffirm: hospitality isn’t a task — it’s our way of being.
More about Path of Hospitality: www.hospitalidad.es/caminosdehos...
From their shared wall of words to the 10 steps of the #PathOfHospitality, we reaffirm: hospitality isn’t a task — it’s our way of being.
More about Path of Hospitality: www.hospitalidad.es/caminosdehos...
October 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On #HospitalityDay, JRS Europe directors reflected on what hospitality means.
From their shared wall of words to the 10 steps of the #PathOfHospitality, we reaffirm: hospitality isn’t a task — it’s our way of being.
More about Path of Hospitality: www.hospitalidad.es/caminosdehos...
From their shared wall of words to the 10 steps of the #PathOfHospitality, we reaffirm: hospitality isn’t a task — it’s our way of being.
More about Path of Hospitality: www.hospitalidad.es/caminosdehos...
On 22 October, we will join the worldwide campaign Paths of Hospitality, a global action to walk together with migrants and refugees. This initiative seeks to build a solidarity, gratitude, and encounter, leaving prejudice behind and opening paths of hope.
#PathsOfHospitality
#PathsOfHospitality
October 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
On 22 October, we will join the worldwide campaign Paths of Hospitality, a global action to walk together with migrants and refugees. This initiative seeks to build a solidarity, gratitude, and encounter, leaving prejudice behind and opening paths of hope.
#PathsOfHospitality
#PathsOfHospitality
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📢[NEW REPORT] Last week 26-year old Mahmoud from Palestine killed himself in immigration detention. In 2024 close to 5,000 people were locked up in detention centres in Belgium. To find out about Palestinians, and what we see week after week behind the fences read our latest report: t.ly/GGk2g
October 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
📢[NEW REPORT] Last week 26-year old Mahmoud from Palestine killed himself in immigration detention. In 2024 close to 5,000 people were locked up in detention centres in Belgium. To find out about Palestinians, and what we see week after week behind the fences read our latest report: t.ly/GGk2g
The Jubilee of Migrants reminded us that migrants are missionaries of hope. But hope must also be made visible in the way we welcome.
The @jesuitrefugeeservice family began the Jubilee of Migrants and Refugees as pilgrims of hope.
Discover more: jrseurope.org/en/resource/...
#PathsOfHospitality
The @jesuitrefugeeservice family began the Jubilee of Migrants and Refugees as pilgrims of hope.
Discover more: jrseurope.org/en/resource/...
#PathsOfHospitality
October 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The Jubilee of Migrants reminded us that migrants are missionaries of hope. But hope must also be made visible in the way we welcome.
The @jesuitrefugeeservice family began the Jubilee of Migrants and Refugees as pilgrims of hope.
Discover more: jrseurope.org/en/resource/...
#PathsOfHospitality
The @jesuitrefugeeservice family began the Jubilee of Migrants and Refugees as pilgrims of hope.
Discover more: jrseurope.org/en/resource/...
#PathsOfHospitality
Happy 10th Anniversary to JRS Hungary! 🎂
We celebrate a decade of hospitality in action in Hungary, transforming the lives of refugees and building bridges of welcome and integration.
JRS Hungary - Jezsuita Menekültszolgálat
#JRSHungary #10thAnniversary #JRS #RefugeesWelcome
We celebrate a decade of hospitality in action in Hungary, transforming the lives of refugees and building bridges of welcome and integration.
JRS Hungary - Jezsuita Menekültszolgálat
#JRSHungary #10thAnniversary #JRS #RefugeesWelcome
October 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Happy 10th Anniversary to JRS Hungary! 🎂
We celebrate a decade of hospitality in action in Hungary, transforming the lives of refugees and building bridges of welcome and integration.
JRS Hungary - Jezsuita Menekültszolgálat
#JRSHungary #10thAnniversary #JRS #RefugeesWelcome
We celebrate a decade of hospitality in action in Hungary, transforming the lives of refugees and building bridges of welcome and integration.
JRS Hungary - Jezsuita Menekültszolgálat
#JRSHungary #10thAnniversary #JRS #RefugeesWelcome
We launch SMART UA — a European project supporting the integration of Ukrainian refugees in 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 🇸🇰.
Focusing on housing & employment, we bring together NGOs, local authorities & universities for sustainable solutions.
👉 more here: jrseurope.org/en/smart-ua/
#SMARTUA #Inclusion
Focusing on housing & employment, we bring together NGOs, local authorities & universities for sustainable solutions.
👉 more here: jrseurope.org/en/smart-ua/
#SMARTUA #Inclusion
September 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We launch SMART UA — a European project supporting the integration of Ukrainian refugees in 🇭🇺 🇷🇴 🇸🇰.
Focusing on housing & employment, we bring together NGOs, local authorities & universities for sustainable solutions.
👉 more here: jrseurope.org/en/smart-ua/
#SMARTUA #Inclusion
Focusing on housing & employment, we bring together NGOs, local authorities & universities for sustainable solutions.
👉 more here: jrseurope.org/en/smart-ua/
#SMARTUA #Inclusion
JRS Europe joins a coalition of Christian organisations in a joint statement on the EU’s new returns proposal.
We call for policies that uphold human dignity, reject systematic detention, and prioritise voluntary, humane return.
Read the full statement: jrseurope.org/en/news/chri...
We call for policies that uphold human dignity, reject systematic detention, and prioritise voluntary, humane return.
Read the full statement: jrseurope.org/en/news/chri...
September 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
JRS Europe joins a coalition of Christian organisations in a joint statement on the EU’s new returns proposal.
We call for policies that uphold human dignity, reject systematic detention, and prioritise voluntary, humane return.
Read the full statement: jrseurope.org/en/news/chri...
We call for policies that uphold human dignity, reject systematic detention, and prioritise voluntary, humane return.
Read the full statement: jrseurope.org/en/news/chri...
🌍In Romania, JRS offers a holistic livelihood approach supporting refugees and vulnerable locals through vocational training, language classes, legal aid, and psychosocial care. With support from the Linsi Foundation.
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/rest...
#Refugee #Integration
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/rest...
#Refugee #Integration
September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌍In Romania, JRS offers a holistic livelihood approach supporting refugees and vulnerable locals through vocational training, language classes, legal aid, and psychosocial care. With support from the Linsi Foundation.
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/rest...
#Refugee #Integration
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/rest...
#Refugee #Integration
Last week, JRS Europe welcomed the new Jesuit Provincials Fr. Ronny Alessio SJ, Fr. Gonzalo Villagrán SJ, and Fr. Pavel Bačo SJ. The visit was a chance to share our projects and reflect on the challenges and hopes for refugees in Europe.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/?post_typ...
full article: jrseurope.org/en/?post_typ...
September 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Last week, JRS Europe welcomed the new Jesuit Provincials Fr. Ronny Alessio SJ, Fr. Gonzalo Villagrán SJ, and Fr. Pavel Bačo SJ. The visit was a chance to share our projects and reflect on the challenges and hopes for refugees in Europe.
full article: jrseurope.org/en/?post_typ...
full article: jrseurope.org/en/?post_typ...
"At the train station, a Slovak woman was waiting for us. She gave my daughter colouring books and even a houseplant. It was very touching," says Svetlana who fled to Slovakia.
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/svet...
#WithRefugees #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/svet...
#WithRefugees #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
September 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"At the train station, a Slovak woman was waiting for us. She gave my daughter colouring books and even a houseplant. It was very touching," says Svetlana who fled to Slovakia.
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/svet...
#WithRefugees #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
🔗 Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/svet...
#WithRefugees #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
🌍In Portugal, JRS empowers refugees and migrants to build dignified futures through holistic livelihood programs.
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#JRS #Portugal #Livelihoods #WithRefugees #Integration #RefugeeEmpowerment #DignityInWork
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#JRS #Portugal #Livelihoods #WithRefugees #Integration #RefugeeEmpowerment #DignityInWork
September 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🌍In Portugal, JRS empowers refugees and migrants to build dignified futures through holistic livelihood programs.
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#JRS #Portugal #Livelihoods #WithRefugees #Integration #RefugeeEmpowerment #DignityInWork
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#JRS #Portugal #Livelihoods #WithRefugees #Integration #RefugeeEmpowerment #DignityInWork
"JRS Romania is about more than just events and services — there’s a special atmosphere here," says Tetiana, 68, who fled Mykolaiv with her husband after a missile destroyed their home.
Read here: jrseurope.org/en/news/teti...
#JRSstories #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
Read here: jrseurope.org/en/news/teti...
#JRSstories #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
September 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"JRS Romania is about more than just events and services — there’s a special atmosphere here," says Tetiana, 68, who fled Mykolaiv with her husband after a missile destroyed their home.
Read here: jrseurope.org/en/news/teti...
#JRSstories #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
Read here: jrseurope.org/en/news/teti...
#JRSstories #StandWithUkraine #DisplacementStories
Discover how JRS Europe Director Alberto Ares SJ fostered continental solidarity and strengthened discussions around hospitality as a fundamental response to forced migration during his recent visit to Argentina and Uruguay.
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#Hospitality #Migration #JRS
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#Hospitality #Migration #JRS
September 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Discover how JRS Europe Director Alberto Ares SJ fostered continental solidarity and strengthened discussions around hospitality as a fundamental response to forced migration during his recent visit to Argentina and Uruguay.
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#Hospitality #Migration #JRS
Read more: jrseurope.org/en/news/buil...
#Hospitality #Migration #JRS