Migration
JRS Thailand moving to Xavier Hall
After discussions with Fr Bernard Arputhasamy, JRS Regional Director, and Mr. Aden Raj, Thailand Country Director, Fr Paul Pollock, Superior of Thailand Region, is happy...read more
JRS-AP Regional Meeting
Jesuit Refugee Service-Asia Pacific will hold its Regional Meeting on 26 – 30 October 2009 in Hua Hin, Thailand. Topics may include Strategic Plans of...read more
The forgotten refugees
Fr Adrianus Suyadi, Country Director, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Indonesia, writes on the IDP's and refugees in Indonesia and the government's policy and behavior towards...read more
JRS-Timor Leste: Government Strategy for Return and Reintegration of IDPs
Walking around Dili city, one can no longer see the IDP camps. But for those who lost their homes during the crises of 2006 and...read more
Holy Week in Mae Hong Son Refugee Camp
It was indeed a privilege to share this rare and intimate moment with the refugees in the camp. They alone know and yet do not...read more
Mr Cheng Guan is now JRS-Singapore Director
Mr Cheong Cheng Guan assumed the post of Country Coordinator of the Jesuit Refugee Service Singapore last February 21. He brings in his skills and...read more
Sri Lanka: Doing all they can to prevent further bloodshed
The Jesuits first went to Sri Lanka hundreds of years ago, not long after the time of Francis Xavier in the 16th Century. Many Sri...read more
A Medal for Sr Denise
Special congratulations to Sister Mary Denise Coghlan, AM, who was officially presented with the Order of Australia at a ceremony at the Australian Ambassador's residence...read more
Jesuit Refugee Service in East Timor
After re-establishing itself in Dili, East Timor in October 2007, the Jesuit Refugee Service embarked on a journey to provide emergency community assistance to the...read more