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Southern Africa
Regional Office
southernafrica.advocacy@jrs.net
+27 11 327 0811

JRS Southern Africa is one of 10 geographic regions of the Jesuit Refugee Service, an international Catholic organisation affiliated to the Society of Jesus. The regional office in Southern Africa supports country programmes in Angola, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. With a mandate to serve refugees and forcibly displaced persons, country projects include assisting refugees to access education, healthcare, and offering small business support.

In Angola, in addition to the activities supporting the refugees, the project provides training on refugee law to government authorities, including police, immigration officers and local leaders. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, JRS is constructing and renovating schools, upgrading teachers’ skills, and fostering reintegration by developing sporting activities for children.

In Malawi, JRS is providing primary and secondary education, as well as vocational training, to refugees living in the Dzaleka refugee camp. In Zimbabwe, JRS provides material assistance to vulnerable populations, as well as providing a range of services and vocational training opportunities to refugees living in the Tongogara refugee camp.

In South Africa, JRS offers services primarily to urban refugees and asylum seekers: this consists of small business development and assistance to access public services (including education and healthcare). Close to the Zimbabwe border, the JRS South Africa office offers World Health Organisation-standard food and hygiene packages to undocumented migrants and other displaced persons arriving in the country.

Angola: training on sexual violence and HIV/AIDS promotes refugee integration

Luanda, 11 May 2011 – In an attempt to combat domestic violence, sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) and provide education on HIV/AIDS, the Angolan office of the Jesuit Refugee Service is helping train community counsellors. Working in conjunction with local activists, JRS recently identified and trained eight counsellors.
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Angola: Reconciliation Centre in Cazombo

The JRS Reconciliation Centre provides refugee returnees and members of the local population in Cazombo with a place to mingle, share experiences and discuss issues that affect them. It also facilitates dialogue and helps members of the community amicably resolve disputes without turning to violence. The centre already attracts children, young people and women of all walks of life.

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Afrique Australe
Regional Office
southernafrica.advocacy@jrs.net
+27 11 327 0811

Le JRS de l'Afrique Australe est une des 10 régions géographiques du Service Jésuite des Réfugiés, organisation catholique parrainée par la Compagnie de Jésus. Le bureau régional d'Afrique Australe sert des réfugiés et des personnes déplacées dans leur pays en Angola, Malawi, République Démocratique du Congo, Afrique du Sud et Zimbabwe. Ces services comprennent éducation, soins médicaux, soutien psychologique, aide d'urgence. En Angola, en plus des activités de soutien aux réfugiés, le projet fournit de la formation sur la législation concernant les réfugiés aux autorités gouvernementales, notamment à la police, aux fonctionnaires de l'immigration et aux dirigeants locaux. En République Démocratique du Congo, le JRS construit et réhabilite des écoles, renforce les compétences des enseignants et encourage la réintégration en développant des activités sportives pour les enfants. Au Malawi et en Afrique du Sud, le JRS fournit l'éducation de l'école maternelle à l'enseignement professionnel pour adultes. Au Zimbabwe, le JRS apporte de l'aide matérielle pour les plus vulnérables ainsi qu'une bibliothèque et des occasions d'expression culturelle.

Angola : La formation sur la violence sexuelle et le VIH/SIDA promeut l'intégration des réfugiés

Luanda, 11 mai 2011 – Dans le but de combattre la violence domestique et la violence sexuelle et basée sur le genre, ainsi que de fournir une formation sur le VIH/SIDA, le bureau angolais du Service Jésuite des Réfugiés aide à former des conseillers psychosociaux communautaires. Travaillant de concert avec des activistes locaux, le JRS a récemment identifié et traîné huit conseillers.
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África austral
Regional Office
southernafrica.advocacy@jrs.net
+27 11 327 0811

El JRS África austral es una de las 10 regiones geográficas del Servicio Jesuita a Refugiados, una organización católica internacional de la Compañía de Jesús. La oficina regional en África austral sirve a refugiados y desplazados internos de Angola, Malawi, República Democrática del Congo, Sudáfrica y Zimbabwe. Sus servicios incluyen la educación, la atención sanitaria, el apoyo psicosocial y la asistencia de emergencia. En Angola, aparte de las actividades de apoyo a los refugiados, el proyecto ofrece formación sobre las leyes para los refugiados a las autoridades gubernamentales, entre ellos policías, funcionarios de inmigración y líderes locales. En la República Democrática del Congo, el JRS está construyendo y rehabilitando escuelas, mejorando la formación de los maestros y fomentando la reintegración mediante actividades deportivas para niños. En Malawi y Sudáfrica, el JRS desde preescolar a la formación profesional de adultos. En Zimbabwe, el JRS ofrece asistencia material a los más vulnerables, así como una biblioteca y otras oportunidades de expresión cultural.

Angola: la formación sobre violencia sexual y VIH/SIDA promueve la integración de los refugiados

Luanda, 11 de mayo de 2011 – En un intento por combatir la violencia sexual y de género (SGBV) y ofrecer educación sobre el VIH/SIDA, la oficina angoleña del Servicio Jesuita a Refugiados está ayudando a formar a los consejeros comunitarios. Trabajando conjuntamente con activistas locales, el JRS seleccionó y formó a ocho consejeros.
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Africa Meridionale
Regional Office
southernafrica.advocacy@jrs.net
+27 11 327 0811

Il JRS Africa Meridionale è una delle 10 aree geografiche del Servizio dei Gesuiti per i Rifugiati, un'organizzazione internazionale cattolica promossa dalla Compagnia di Gesù. L'ufficio regionale in Africa Meridionale assiste rifugiati e sfollati interni in Angola, Malawi, Repubblica Democratica del Congo, Sudafrica e Zimbabwe.  I servizi comprendono: istruzione, servizi sanitari, supporto psicologico e assistenza nelle emergenze.  In Angola, oltre alle attività in favore dei rifugiati, il progetto prevede formazione sulla legislazione in materia d'asilo per le autorità governative, tra cui polizia, funzionari dell'immigrazione e leader locali. Nella Repubblica Democratica del Congo, il JRS sta costruendo e restaurando edifici scolastici, aggiornando le competenze degli insegnanti e sostenendo il reiserimento sociale dei bambini attraverso attività sportive. In Malawi e in Sudafrica, il JRS offre servizi educativi che vanno dalla scuola dell'infanzia ai corsi professionali per adulti. In Zimbabwe, il JRS fornisce assistenza materiale ai più vulnerabili, ma anche una biblioteca e opportunità culturali.

Angola: corsi di formazione sui temi della violenza sessuale e HIV/AIDS favoriscono l'integrazione dei rifugiati

Luanda, 11 maggio 2011 – Nel tentativo di combattere le violenze domestiche, sessuali e di genere (SGBV) ed educare sul tema dell'HIV/AIDS, l'ufficio angolano del Servizio dei gesuiti per i rifugiati sta collaborando alla formazione di consulenti di comunità. Lavorando in collaborazione con attivisti locali, il JRS ha identificato e formato recentemente otto consulenti. >>>