Refugee Journeys of Hope: French, German, Italian, Spanish versions out now
29 September 2016
Brussels, 29 September 2016 – Originally published on World Refugee Day 2016, JRS Europe is now pleased to present ‘Journeys of Hope: Stories of refugees on the road to Europe’ in French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Thousands of people seeking protection have come to Europe. Who are they? Where do they come from? Even more: which strength of heart pushes these people to dangerous and costly travels? What is their hope? Where do they find the courage to be people on the move?
As the mission of JRS is to accompany these people, serve them, and advocate for them, we want to listen first to their voices, as they are travelling and crossing so many obstacles.
Journeys of Hope started as a documentary series of live weekly dispatches from the refugee routes from February to March 2016.
Realities on the ground may have changed, but the individual voices, hopes and dreams of people seeking a new, safe life in Europe have not.
“Let’s listen to the voices of the refugees, so that we will better understand, with our minds and with our hearts, the strong hope of people who have plunged into the unknown, just to seek peace and freedom and to save life.” – JRS Europe Regional Director Jean-Marie Carrière, SJ.
Download your copy of Journeys of Hope today for:
• 6 articles packed with refugee testimonies from the Balkans to Germany
• 2 articles focusing on refugees who have passed through the deadly Central Mediterranean route from North Africa to Italy
• A foreword and afterword setting the context with reference to Catholic social teaching and the importance of the unity of the family
• Accompanying photo reportage vividly illustrates the human dimension
“Let’s listen to the voices of the refugees, so that we will better understand, with our minds and with our hearts, the strong hope of people who have plunged into the unknown, just to seek peace and freedom and to save life.”