We would like to invite school communities to join the Walking for Peace 2023 project, an initiative to accompany the Ukrainian population as a part of One Proposal framework.  Coordinated by the JRS and the Xavier Network, it is the response of the Society of Jesus to the ongoing horror of work and need for help those who are affected by it. Through different activities we would like to raise awareness of the true situation in Ukraine and the current needs of refuges from this country.

The main part of the Walking for Peace proposal is to organise walks of solidarity with refugees in different parts of Europe, following a call from the Jesuit Alumni, who – due to their concern and desire to collaborate – have suggested mobilising together in the face of this current situation.

There will be also some educational materials prepared for the school to work on with students in schools.

The initiative involves several actors at the European level: JRS Europe (a network of 23 national offices + coordination from Brussels), Xavier Network (whose emergency coordination is located in Entreculturas – Spain but which involves other European countries), JECSE (European schools), EDJA (European Confederation of Jesuit Alumni).

In the attached document you can find who is participating, the dates of the campaign, how to carry it out, the motivation, and of course the contact persons.

The Lesson plans to be carried out with students on this topic will be available later on the Educate Magis site.

We are especially grateful for the support of the Xavier Network, and especially Entreculturas in the development of the campaign. »