40 Anniversary Walking with Refugees

Description of our collaboration proposal

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future. In the United States, JRS celebrates forty years of service and we want to recognize their work and thank all the people who make it possible.

On November 12 we will hold a virtual event with very special panelists:

• Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
• Comedian Jim Gaffigan and Writer, Director, and Producer, Jeannie Gaffigan
• Rev. James Martin, S.J., Esteemed Author and Editor
• Katie Ledecky, Swimmer and Olympian
• Heba Al Basha, JRS Lebanon, Country Director
• Dr. Anthony Fauci, Immunologist and Director of the NIAID
• Lual Mayen, JRS Education Recipient
• Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J., Superior General
• Performances by Grammy Award Winner Isabel Leonard and refugee dance group Salama Africa.

Needs, support or request

Join this virtual event on November 12th from 6 pm (EST). On the JRS website you can find all the information. Tickets will be available soon!

There are other ways to participate in the JRS Day celebration: pray, share and support -check out their website! If you have any questions, please write to [email protected].