Blog: Destitution
Blog articles from JRS UK
Hosted in the Virtual spaces
14 October 2021
Hannah shares some of the practicalities of coordinating a hosting scheme over Zoom
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Phone befriending: “They know we’re there”
12 August 2021
"It's been a privilege to have people open up themselves and talk about their journey"
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“The impact of a listening ear and a functioning bike”
23 June 2021
Miriam shares the impact of your donations to the refugee friends’ hardship fund.
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“If I work I go to prison”
29 April 2021
On the feast of St Joseph the Worker this weekend, refugees reflect on the ban on working
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A common humanity and human need.
21 April 2021
Take action with JRS to oppose new government proposals which would deny refugees safe haven
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“Small encounters that leave me changed by the end of the day”
09 April 2021
Mikhael & Sam reflect on encountering refugees, and the joy of humble tasks at JRS
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“Dying and rising with Jesus”
01 April 2021
Sr Vianney reflects on how refugee friends reflect the suffering of Jesus this Easter Triduum
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“I don’t feel that I’m left behind”: Laptops, smartphones and the strength to carry on
12 February 2021
Without basic technology many of our refugee friends are disconnected from society writes Jo
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“Yet another wall where we desperately needed a bridge”
28 January 2021
New immigration rules add another barrier to sanctuary for those seeking asylum, writes Sophie
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Messages of hope and solidarity
05 November 2020
Jo invites you to send a little bit of hope to our refugee friends this Christmas
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