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Blog articles from JRS UK
Countering the hostile environment through hospitality
05 September 2023
Amy-Leigh gives her take on the government's accommodation policy and the importance of hosting
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“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”
22 August 2023
Finding himself held in a camp in Wales, our refugee friend knew he had to improve life there
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My experience at JRS was nothing short of amazing, invaluable, and extremely eye opening.
22 August 2023
Law student Valeria tells of what she learnt during her 2 months interning at JRS
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From the Himalayas to Wapping with love
14 August 2023
Over the weekend, Abdul joined WaSh Wombles, a community litter picking group in Wapping.
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Creating community with the help of volunteers
08 August 2023
Sarah responded to a social media request and created a popular new activity for refugee women
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“A day like that makes us think of something else”
07 August 2023
Laurence, Accommodation Officer, shares some highlights from the Emilie House Garden Party
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A twentieth century inspiration – St Alberto Hurtado
07 August 2023
St Alberto Hurtado's feast day is on 18th August. Our centre in Wapping is named after him.
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St Ignatius of Loyola – a friend for all seasons; a universal friend
25 July 2023
Tracing a river of friendship to its source
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Solidarity and encounter in the face of the Illegal Migration Act
24 July 2023
Sophie, Senior Policy Officer, reflects on the Act and where we go from here
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A reflection on the new JRS UK football team
18 July 2023
"JRS UK off to a winning start in the beautiful game"
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