John Predmore: To the Frontiers - Ignatian Artists, Poets, Writers, and Seekers

I am a Jesuit priest of the USA East Province who has an avocation of binding art and creativity to spirituality. I have a SoWa (South End) studio in Boston and I give retreats and spiritual direction using creative techniques to make a person's Ignatian prayer particular and unique. Ignatian Spirituality is the cornerstone of my work; art, poetry, prose is a way to help us get to the heart of conversations in prayer.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Iraqi Refugee Assistance

Iraqi refugees in Jordan can seek protection and assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The UNHCR refers a small number of refugees for resettlement. I'll note that refugees are individuals who are outside of their home country fear persecution in their home country for particular reasons.

IRAP provides free legal assistance to help some refugees navigate resettlement processes.

The US also has a special "Direct Access Program for US-affiliated Iraqis and their family members". The official US government information about the program is available in English and Arabic:

http://www.wrapsnet.org/Portals/1/SIV-IraqiP-2/Direct%20Access%20Program%20for%20US%20Affiliated%20Iraqis%20in%20Jordan,%20Egypt%20and%20Iraq%20(Fact%20Sheet,%20English).pdf

http://www.wrapsnet.org/Portals/1/SIV-IraqiP-2/P2%20FY%202011/Direct%20Access%20Program%20for%20US%20Affiliated%20Iraqis%20in%20Jordan,%20Egypt%20and%20Iraq%20(Fact%20Sheet,%20Arabic).pdf