Blog: Stories
Blog articles from JRS UK
St Josephine Bakhita & the International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
08 February 2021
On the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita, Sr Mary Rose reflects on the victims of trafficking.
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Video: What’s it like to host a refugee guest with JRS UK?
22 January 2021
"It was just such a privilege to have somebody around."
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“All that I ask of God, is that I am not indifferent to suffering”
02 December 2020
How an Argentine folk singer's moving lyrics provide inspiration for JRS's work in detention
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The story of self-expression
19 November 2020
"I believe I have discovered a hidden talent within me as a potential writer and story teller"
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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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“Their freedom taken by each turning key”
14 October 2020
This Prisons Week, Will reflects on the sense of freedom lost among our friends in detention
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“They should be treated with compassion but instead are detained”
02 September 2020
These men we accompany were already wounded on the long journey from home, writes Sr Vui
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We need to confront the reality of this death in the English Channel
26 August 2020
Sophie explains why we must make it easier, not harder, for people to move when they need to.
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Training and fundraising during a pandemic
19 August 2020
"The journey so far has been challenging, but I also feel motivated"
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Happy Feast of St Alberto Hurtado!
18 August 2020
"Fr Alberto Hurtado was someone who understood those in need"
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