JRS programmes, found in 51 countries worldwide, provide assistance to more than 500,000 individuals, from refugees in camps, to people displaced within their own country, to asylum seekers in cities and those held in detention  . This service provision is overseen by 10 regional offices with support from the International Office in Rome.

The main areas of work are Education, Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Health and Nutrition, Income Generating Activities and Social Services. It is estimated that more than 500,000 individuals are direct beneficiaries of JRS projects worldwide.

JRS is concerned that refugee protection standards have been eroded in many parts of the world. JRS International has co-ordinated the efforts of JRS national offices to take action through lobbying, submission of policy papers, education, media work, and collaboration with other organisations.

For more information visit: www.jrs.net