The One Proposal

The coordinated Jesuit response to the Ukraine Crisis

The International Armed Conflict between Russia and Ukraine has displaced millions of people, constituting the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since the Second World War. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has been on the frontlines of humanitarian response, working with those who have been forced to flee their homes. Today, after an in-depth needs assessment, JRS Europe is presenting the coordinated unified response from the Society of Jesus to the crisis: The One Proposal.

The Society of Jesus has served 127.528 people fleeing violence in the three years since the war in Ukraine started. Coordinated by JRS Europe and the Xavier Network, in collaboration with NGOs and local partners, the Jesuits has provided 612.606 individual services including emergency aid, shelter, psychosocial support, education, and integration, among other services, through the One Proposal.

As the crisis continued and the needs of people evolved, the response was continuously expanded and adapted. Based on surveys and interviews, the services shifted from more than half aimed at short-term and emergency aid in 2022, to almost 8 out of 10 being aimed at medium- and long-term support in 2024.

This work would not have been possible without our committed teams and the continued solidarity of many generous people, foundations, and organisations from around the world who trust in the work of the Society of Jesus. You can help us continue to accompany and serve thousands of people who were forcibly displaced from their homes by donating through https://jrseurope.org/en/take-action/donate/.

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Stories of the One Proposal

More than 127.000 Ukrainian refugees accompanied by the Jesuits since the war started Read the Article
More than 127.000 Ukrainian refugees accompanied by the Jesuits since the war started
Natalia: “What I remember the most is the warm welcome, support, and help we received”. A testimony from Spain
Natalia: “What I remember the most is the warm welcome, support, and help we received”.
Svitlana “I don’t feel isolated now. I feel I am not alone” A testimony from Slovakia
Svitlana “I don’t feel isolated now. I feel I am not alone”
Natalia: “Without the support of JRS, it would have been impossible to integrate” A testimony from Romania
Natalia: “Without the support of JRS, it would have been impossible to integrate”
Iwan’s Journey: “I know I can come to JRS Poland at any time, and I am always welcome” A testimony from Poland
Iwan’s Journey: “I know I can come to JRS Poland at any time, and I am always welcome”
Natalia and Nadja: “We were welcomed with so much warmth here” A testimony from Moldova
Natalia and Nadja: “We were welcomed with so much warmth here”
Iryna: “I am happy that I can be useful and support children who need it” A testimony from Hungary
Iryna: “I am happy that I can be useful and support children who need it”
David: “That day I couldn’t sleep for a long time.” A testimony from Ukraine
David: “That day I couldn’t sleep for a long time.”
Lyudmila: “Everything familiar and dear to us was left behind” A testimony from Ukraine
Lyudmila: “Everything familiar and dear to us was left behind”
The One Proposal 2024 Annual Report Access the report
The One Proposal 2024 Annual Report
New facilities in Ukraine to Support Those Most in Need Read the article
New facilities in Ukraine to Support Those Most in Need
The One Proposal 2024 Interim Report Access the report
The One Proposal 2024 Interim Report
A Ukrainian Mother’s Journey from Chaos to Hope A testimony from Slovakia
A Ukrainian Mother’s Journey from Chaos to Hope
Celebrating Voices of hope with people on the move Read the article
Celebrating Voices of hope with people on the move
Jesuits served more than 100.000 Ukrainian refugees since the war started Read the article
Jesuits served more than 100.000 Ukrainian refugees since the war started
JRS Ukraine 15th anniversary Read the article
JRS Ukraine 15th anniversary
One Proposal Annual Report 2023 Download the report
One Proposal Annual Report 2023
How Maiia dreams found new roots in Spain A testimony from SJM Spain
How Maiia dreams found new roots in Spain
In Slovakia, Yulia discovered a sense of belonging she had not anticipated A testimony from Slovakia
In Slovakia, Yulia discovered a sense of belonging she had not anticipated
“It is crucial that we continue to be good human beings”, Olena’s commitment to compassion A testimony from JRS Romania
“It is crucial that we continue to be good human beings”, Olena’s commitment to compassion
How Kateryna found her voice once more with the help of JRS Poland A testimony from JRS Poland
How Kateryna found her voice once more with the help of JRS Poland
The Selemet family story of rebuilding in Moldova after fleeing Odessa A testimony from Moldova
The Selemet family story of rebuilding in Moldova after fleeing Odessa
“Before the war, we lived a wonderful life. Then it all collapsed. The old life was no more”, Elena’s story A testimony from JRS Hungary
“Before the war, we lived a wonderful life. Then it all collapsed. The old life was no more”, Elena’s story
“We were a young family from Nikopol waiting for the birth of our daughter and saving for our future family life. Then war struck”, Olena’s story A testimony from JRS Ukraine
“We were a young family from Nikopol waiting for the birth of our daughter and saving for our future family life. Then war struck”, Olena’s story
Jesuits’ continuous support has reached almost 80,000 Ukrainians 2023 Interim Report
Jesuits’ continuous support has reached almost 80,000 Ukrainians
One Proposal Strategic Plan Meeting: sharing good practices, analysing scenarios & planning next steps
One Proposal Strategic Plan Meeting: sharing good practices, analysing scenarios & planning next steps
“It was difficult to explain to my son why we had to leave home.”, Inna’s story
“It was difficult to explain to my son why we had to leave home.”, Inna’s story
“At first it was a peaceful place. However, in a little while everything changed.”, Olga’s story
“At first it was a peaceful place. However, in a little while everything changed.”, Olga’s story
“Pavel was a simple English teacher living in Tudora, a small village in Moldova.”, Pavel’s story
“Pavel was a simple English teacher living in Tudora, a small village in Moldova.”, Pavel’s story
Natalia’s testimony
Natalia’s testimony
Testimony of an Educational Coordinator at JRS Hungary
Testimony of an Educational Coordinator at JRS Hungary
“From the very first day, things just kept getting worse and worse..”, Iryna’s story
“From the very first day, things just kept getting worse and worse..”, Iryna’s story
“That’s when I realized that it was no longer safe to stay”, Olena’s story
“That’s when I realized that it was no longer safe to stay”, Olena’s story
“We have lost a lot and it is difficult to start from scratch.”, Olena’s story
“We have lost a lot and it is difficult to start from scratch.”, Olena’s story
“In reality, everything was like a fog and I understood very little of what was happening.”, Svitlana’s story
“In reality, everything was like a fog and I understood very little of what was happening.”, Svitlana’s story
Zhukov family interview
Zhukov family interview
“When they started shelling, my first thought was my son.”, Svitlana’s story
“When they started shelling, my first thought was my son.”, Svitlana’s story
“The first days of the occupation were the most terrible. We saw tanks passing, we could hear explosions, we saw rockets flying. For two days there was no bread.”, Nadia’s story
“The first days of the occupation were the most terrible. We saw tanks passing, we could hear explosions, we saw rockets flying. For two days there was no bread.”, Nadia’s story
“I got up, she told me to pack up and grab whatever I could. Of course, I took the documents and the laptop. I couldn’t really believe it wasn’t a nightmare.”,Nadiia’s story
“I got up, she told me to pack up and grab whatever I could. Of course, I took the documents and the laptop. I couldn’t really believe it wasn’t a nightmare.”,Nadiia’s story
“Viola was 51 years old and used to work in an orchestra in Nicolaev as a music teacher when everything changed in one night.”, Viola’s story
“Viola was 51 years old and used to work in an orchestra in Nicolaev as a music teacher when everything changed in one night.”, Viola’s story
What does hope look like? A booklet of stories
What does hope look like?
The One Proposal Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2022
The One Proposal Annual Report 2022
Jesuits served more than 56,000 Ukrainian refugees since the start of the conflict A press release on the anniversary of the project
Jesuits served more than 56,000 Ukrainian refugees since the start of the conflict
“It was difficult to explain to my son why we had to leave home.”, Inna’s story A testimony from Slovakia
“It was difficult to explain to my son why we had to leave home.”, Inna’s story
“Everything changed in one night.”, Viola’s story A testimony from Moldova
“Everything changed in one night.”, Viola’s story
“At first it was a peaceful place. However, in a little while everything changed.”, Olga’s story A testimony from Slovakia
“At first it was a peaceful place. However, in a little while everything changed.”, Olga’s story
Zhukov family interview A testimony from Romania
Zhukov family interview
“I got up, she told me to pack up and grab whatever I could. Of course, I took the documents and the laptop. I couldn’t really believe it wasn’t a nightmare.”,Nadiia’s story A testimony from Poland
“I got up, she told me to pack up and grab whatever I could. Of course, I took the documents and the laptop. I couldn’t really believe it wasn’t a nightmare.”,Nadiia’s story
“From the very first day, things just kept getting worse and worse..”, Iryna’s story A testimony from Ukraine
“From the very first day, things just kept getting worse and worse..”, Iryna’s story
“Pavel was a simple English teacher living in Tudora, a small village in Moldova.”, Pavel’s story A testimony from Moldova
“Pavel was a simple English teacher living in Tudora, a small village in Moldova.”, Pavel’s story
“When they started shelling, my first thought was my son.”, Svitlana’s story A testimony from Bosnia
“When they started shelling, my first thought was my son.”, Svitlana’s story
“We have lost a lot and it is difficult to start from scratch.”, Olena’s story A testimony from Romania
“We have lost a lot and it is difficult to start from scratch.”, Olena’s story
“Before the start of the war, me and my 3 daughters were playing in Odessa. ”, Maria’s story A testimony from Romania
“Before the start of the war, me and my 3 daughters were playing in Odessa. ”, Maria’s story
“On February 24, our life completely changed. I will never forget that morning.”, Lavra’s story A testimony from Romania
“On February 24, our life completely changed. I will never forget that morning.”, Lavra’s story
“All this experience is a big emotional shock for adults, but especially for child.”, Martyna’s story A testimony from Romania
“All this experience is a big emotional shock for adults, but especially for child.”, Martyna’s story
“I have received a lot of support, attention, help and work from this organisation which I enjoy.”, Veronika’s story A testimony from Slovakia
“I have received a lot of support, attention, help and work from this organisation which I enjoy.”, Veronika’s story
“The biggest challenge was the trip abroad: long way, several changes of transport, constant shelling, cold, fear and thoughts about death.” , Lesya’s story A testimony from Romania
“The biggest challenge was the trip abroad: long way, several changes of transport, constant shelling, cold, fear and thoughts about death.” , Lesya’s story
“I turned on the TV and, as soon as I saw Putin pushing a speech, I understood that the war was starting.”, Inesa’s story A testimony from Moldova
“I turned on the TV and, as soon as I saw Putin pushing a speech, I understood that the war was starting.”, Inesa’s story
“I was very nervous and full of stress because I had never been in Slovakia before.”, Svitlana’s story A testimony from Slovakia
“I was very nervous and full of stress because I had never been in Slovakia before.”, Svitlana’s story
“We lived a normal life, achieving goals, dreaming, working, taking the kids to school.”, Iryna’s story A testimony from Romania
“We lived a normal life, achieving goals, dreaming, working, taking the kids to school.”, Iryna’s story
“When the war started, I was alone at home in Odessa with my daughter, it was very scary.”, Krystyna’s story A testimony from Romania
“When the war started, I was alone at home in Odessa with my daughter, it was very scary.”, Krystyna’s story
“The fear of being shelled at any moment was quite palpable.” A testimony from Hungary
“The fear of being shelled at any moment was quite palpable.”
“I was at home with my son, because he was ill. 12 of march we left Ukraine, desperate with fear, we did not know what will happen to us.”, Oleksandra's story A testimony from Romania
“I was at home with my son, because he was ill. 12 of march we left Ukraine, desperate with fear, we did not know what will happen to us.”, Oleksandra's story
"I woke up in a middle of the night hearing an extremely loud sound like something exploded, I went back to sleep. Only in the morning scrolling through my social media I realized what that explosion was." A testimony from Romania
"I woke up in a middle of the night hearing an extremely loud sound like something exploded, I went back to sleep. Only in the morning scrolling through my social media I realized what that explosion was."
“At our cabin we thought things would be safe because we thought they´d attack the city, Kyiv.”, Ira’s story A testimony from Poland
“At our cabin we thought things would be safe because we thought they´d attack the city, Kyiv.”, Ira’s story
“In reality, everything was like a fog and I understood very little of what was happening.”, Svitlana’s story A testimony from Romania
“In reality, everything was like a fog and I understood very little of what was happening.”, Svitlana’s story
“When this all started in the morning, we hid in our cabin near Kyiv.”, Yulia’s story A testimony from Poland
“When this all started in the morning, we hid in our cabin near Kyiv.”, Yulia’s story
Natalia’s testimony A testimony from Poland
Natalia’s testimony
“There are still many children who remain in Ukraine who are not to blame for anything and are helpless. I could not allow this to happen to my children.” A testimony from Romania
“There are still many children who remain in Ukraine who are not to blame for anything and are helpless. I could not allow this to happen to my children.”
“In the early days of the war, we were overcome by panic and fear, we didn’t know what to do next.”, Yrina’s story A testimony from Romania
“In the early days of the war, we were overcome by panic and fear, we didn’t know what to do next.”, Yrina’s story
“We have lost a lot and it is difficult to start from scratch.”, Olena’s story A testimony from Hungary
“We have lost a lot and it is difficult to start from scratch.”, Olena’s story
“We are just three of the millions of people suffering from the Russian aggression”, Mykhailiuk Liudmila’s story A testimony from Ukraine
“We are just three of the millions of people suffering from the Russian aggression”, Mykhailiuk Liudmila’s story
“That’s when I realized that it was no longer safe to stay”, Olena’s story A testimony from Romania
“That’s when I realized that it was no longer safe to stay”, Olena’s story
“My mother woke me up with the words that the war had begun. At first, I thought it was a stupid joke, but, unfortunately, this is not a joke”, Anna’s story A testimony from Slovakia
“My mother woke me up with the words that the war had begun. At first, I thought it was a stupid joke, but, unfortunately, this is not a joke”, Anna’s story
“I had to drive for about 25 hours without any possibility of change”, Avankiats Olena story A testimony from Romania
“I had to drive for about 25 hours without any possibility of change”, Avankiats Olena story
“We only wanted to escape the shelling”, Tetiana’s story A testimony from Poland
“We only wanted to escape the shelling”, Tetiana’s story
Testimony of an Educational Coordinator at JRS Hungary A testimony from Hungary
Testimony of an Educational Coordinator at JRS Hungary
“I hope we will soon go back to our Odessa and have a peaceful sky over our heads”, Yevheniia’s story A testimony from Moldova
“I hope we will soon go back to our Odessa and have a peaceful sky over our heads”, Yevheniia’s story
“All I wanted was to save my son from the Invasion”, Helena´s story A testimony from Hungary
“All I wanted was to save my son from the Invasion”, Helena´s story
“I never thought I’d be a refugee”: Rosy’s story A Testimony from Romania
“I never thought I’d be a refugee”: Rosy’s story
“We had to leave to save our children”: Svetlana and Irina’s story A Testimony from Romania
“We had to leave to save our children”: Svetlana and Irina’s story
10 lessons from the Catholic response to the Ukraine emergency so far An article
10 lessons from the Catholic response to the Ukraine emergency so far
Ukraine Photo Essay A photo Essay
Ukraine Photo Essay
Ukrainian women and JRS staff serving together in Romania An article
Ukrainian women and JRS staff serving together in Romania
Ukraine emergency: providing continuous response as humanitarian needs increase An article
Ukraine emergency: providing continuous response as humanitarian needs increase
“The first need is to welcome these people,” Marius Talos SJ, JRS Romania Director A testimony
“The first need is to welcome these people,” Marius Talos SJ, JRS Romania Director
Jesuits welcome Ukrainian refugees in Lviv An article
Jesuits welcome Ukrainian refugees in Lviv
Ukraine: JRS in action to welcome refugees An article
Ukraine: JRS in action to welcome refugees