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JRS Appeal for Somalis
In the midst of one of the worst
humanitarian crises in recent times
affecting
the Horn of Africa, the Jesuit Refugee Service has
announced plans to step up ongoing work for Somalis in
Ethiopia and Kenya, and establish new services in the
former.
We have been serving Somalis for many years and are
aware of their needs. We are preparing to help increased
flows of traumatised survivors restore normality to
their lives. This is a long-term commitment, as
psychosocial and education services are key to helping
bring stability to refugees' lives. As our budget is
already stretched, we urge the public to help us out in
whatever way possible.
While the number of Somali refugees served by JRS at the
moment is relatively low, the types of services offered,
such as counselling, are resource intensive.
Notwithstanding, if, as expected, JRS begins offering
education services in Dollo Ado camp in Ethiopia, this
number will increase dramatically. We are now seeking
resources for this new intervention.
Click here for more information
on
JRS work with Somalis.
US, Canadian, Austrian, German and Swiss citizens
wishing to avail of taxation deductions may donate to us
through websites of
JRS USA,
Canadian Jesuits International, and the
Jesuitenmission in
Austria,
Germany and
Switzerland respectively.
Belgian citizens and residents wishing to donate
to the JRS appeal and to avail of taxation deductions --
for gifts of 40 EUR and above --
may donate to us through the
Jesuit Mission of Flanders. Bank transfers
mentioning "Somalia 700" may be made to:
HUBEJE asbl
Avenue de la Reine, 141
1030 Bruxelles
IBAN: BE43 4352 0990 0101
KBC Bank
BIC: KREDBEBB
Donations made to the Jesuit Mission of
Flanders will be transferred to
JRS East Africa, and the East African Jesuit
Mission. The latter has launched food assistance
projects in affected Kenyan regions: Kitui, Turkana,
East Pokot, Marakwet and Lodwar.
For further information contact
James Stapleton,
Communications Coordinator
Jesuit Refugee Service (International Office)
Tel: +39-06 68977468 Fax: +39-06 6897 7461
Email: international.communications@jrs.net; www.jrs.net
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