Migration
The Spirit will blow wherever the Spirit wants to save the people
Jesus was a stranger and a refugee. As we know, Jesus’ birth posed a significant threat to Herod. When he heard from the three wise...read more
Encountering resilience: JRS Indonesia’s refugee programme
Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has a long history of being a temporary stop and place of refuge for many refugees and asylum...read more
Accompanying Afghan refugees as a language of love
When we first met migrant children from Afghanistan staying in Indonesia, we were concerned about their education and wanted to help them. A refugee teacher...read more
The heart of the boy who offered five loaves and two fishes: Cultivating a relationship of trust for peace, migrants, and refugees
In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with...read more
River, mountain, people: Reflections from the 12th Service Learning Program
Service Learning Program (SLP) is one of several programmes under the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific. It is attended by students...read more
An authentic learning experience beyond the classroom
I had just returned to Japan after participating in the Service Learning Program (SLP) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Every moment of the experience was one...read more
Companions in social and ecological justice
The annual meeting of leaders in the social and ecological justice sector was held in Rome between 25 and 30 June. The meeting was an...read more
Training migrant caregivers to care for people with disabilities
The Rerum Novarum Center in Taiwan held a Migrant Worker Caregiving Training Course, the second in a series, on 9 July under the guidance of...read more
The courage to flee war-torn Ukraine
Jesuit Mission Australia recently hosted a webinar, “Hope For Families Fleeing Ukraine,” highlighting the Jesuits’ efforts in providing crucial emergency and long-term assistance to Ukrainian...read more