There are more than 65 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide, the highest level ever recorded. This offers a challenge to all of us. Pope Francis urges us to see these refugees as more than statistics, but as persons, each with a face, a name and a story. In response to this challenge, Jesuit Refugee Service launched the the Global Education Initiative. Through the campaign, JRS is committed to raising $35 million and doubling the number of people served in our education projects to more than 240,00 by the year 2020.
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The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has historically seen education as a
key contribution to the needs and hopes of refugees. The Global
Education Initiative seeks to improve and broaden this contribution by:
- Focusing our educational efforts on those most in need, typically youth and young adults;
- Bringing heightened attention to teacher training as key for refugee education;
- Expanding
post-secondary education opportunities (language studies, skills
training, pre-employment programs) to improve job opportunities and
economic development.
- Strengthening JRS’ capacity to provide educational services of high quality in an efficient, outcomes-focused manner.
There are more than 65 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide, the highest level ever recorded. This offers a challenge to all of us. Pope Francis urges us to see these refugees as more than statistics, but as persons, each with a face, a name and a story. In response to this challenge, Jesuit Refugee Service launched the the Global Education Initiative.
The average length of displacement for refugees is 17 years. Providing education in protracted situations enables refugees to provide for their families, strengthen bonds in their communities, and promote lasting peace. Less than 50% of all refugees have access to primary education. That number drops to 25% for secondary education and only 1% for higher education. Through the GEI, JRS is committed to raising $35 million and
doubling the number of people served in our education projects to more
than 240,00 by the year 2020.
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