On 14 November 1980, Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ founded JRS to respond to the plight of Vietnamese #refugees fleeing their homes. 39 years later, we work in 56 countries around the world,.

Founded in 1980 by Servant of God Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ, JRS has since worked with millions of refugees and internally displaced persons throughout the world, sharing their journeys and promoting their rights to protection, opportunity, and participation in society.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support of JRS’s mission.

It is by walking with our displaced brothers and sisters that Arrupe’s vision for us and those we accompany becomes a reality.

Father General Arturo Sosa SJ's full message.