Migration
JRS Asia Pacific launches new website
After nearly eight months of planning and work, JRS Asia Pacific launched its new website, www.jrsap.org, in April 4, 2011, International Mine Awareness Day.read more
Diakonia now available online
With rising distribution cost, Jesuit Refugee Service-Asia Pacific has decided to make their magazine, Diakonia, be available online only. If you would like to receive...read more
The road to my heart is wounded
Sad, shocked eyes looked at us from the hospital bed. Earlier in the week Sam Ren had driven the “iron buffalo”, a type of village tractor which carries goods...read more
Services for migrants expands in Tokyo
The Jesuit Social Centre opened a new migration desk and the Tokyo Public Law Office inaugurated its Legal Assistance Section for Foreigners.read more
The World Mobilised
On November 9, Fr Mark Raper spoke at a conference held at the Pontifical Gregorian University to mark 30 years of Jesuit service to refugees....read more
Thailand: JRS responds to the influx of people fleeing violence in Burma
Bangkok, 11 November 2010 – An estimated 20,000 people have fled to Thailand since conflict broke out between government forces and the fifth brigade of...read more
JRS Australia opens new shelter
For the first time ever, Jesuit Refugee Service Australia will be able to accommodate entire refugee families after opening its latest shelter, a former boarding...read more
JRS Online Retreat
This November 14th is the 30th anniversary of the founding of Jesuit Refugee Service. We recall fondly Father Pedro Arrupe’s sound advice to "pray, pray...read more
Renewed focus on social justice needed
A project mapping the involvement of Jesuits in social ministries across Asia has highlighted the need for a renewed focus on social justice within the...read more