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Blog articles from JRS UK
“To escape from our tumultuous lives and spend some time with Mother Nature”
05 September 2023
Some reflections and photos from refugee friends on our trip to Kew Gardens
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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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