In this newsletter, we share updates and reflections from the team at JRS:
Page 2 JRS Italy at the Synod in Rome 3 Message from the editor 4-5 How JRS UK supports refugee friends as they experience hardship 6 After Leave to Remain: what comes next? 7 What am I waiting for? – a poem by Easton 8 Laudate Deum – reflections on Pope Francis’ new message and the effects of climate change on forced displacement 9 From the Himalayas to Wapping with love – Abdul’s reflections on volunteering with the local community 10-11 The life-altering contributions of our host communities
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JRS Refugee Friend
Some highlights from this newsletter...
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JRS involvement at the Synod
“By having conversations, seeking mutual understanding to overcome the fear that excludes others, we can build a world where each human being is valued, respected, enjoying their right to full dignity…”
Read Wael’s speech at Together 2023 on page 2
The impact of your donations
“In the past, I’ve had to ask my friends when I needed phone credit. It’s hard to always be asking people for things you need. I know now that I can prioritise spending what little money I have on food, medication, and other essentials.”
After Leave to Remain: what comes next?
“…we’re keenly aware that just because someone has received Leave to Remain it doesn’t mean that their challenges don’t stop. The process is complicated and lengthy, and many friends can have difficulty finding help to navigate the next steps…”
What am I waiting for? - by Easton
With suspense fills the air and my
Thoughts,
Yet, still I don’t know,
“What am I waiting for?”
The world around us
“I was born at the edge of the Himalayas…”
Making a welcome
“Hosting a guest is witnessing to our belief that we are all sisters and brothers in one big human family. It’s enriching as we learn about each other’s cultures.”
You're invited...
