6 February marks one year since the devastating earthquakes shook Syria and Turkey, claiming the lives of thousands and causing more destruction and trauma to millions more Syrians who were already surviving 12 long years of conflict. In response to … Continued
The devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which hit Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar, continue to rise with the death toll surpassing 500 as governments and other rescue teams continue their operations. The Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) in Malawi, … Continued
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey early morning on Monday, 6 February, killing more than 7,000 people and leaving behind a trail of destruction and debris. “We express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and communities … Continued
Several countries within the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific have been experiencing difficult challenges recently and in the past months. They highlight the importance of coming together urgently to address these challenges. Crisis in Myanmar The situation in Myanmar is … Continued
The Jesuits in Timor-Leste are responding to the widespread destruction of Tropical Cyclone Seroja, an Easter Sunday nightmare that brought flash flooding and left 42 people dead, including a Timorese teacher at the Jesuit secondary school, Colégio de Santo Inácio … Continued
“The attitude we need to develop is to move away from Jesuit triumphalism, thinking that with our resources, our ingenuity, and our capacities we can solve the problems of the world. We cannot.” With these words, Fr Manoling Francisco SJ … Continued
The heightened activity of Taal Volcano in the Province of Batangas, Philippines on January 12 prompted townspeople surrounding the area to flee for their lives. The volcano’s eventual steam-driven eruption with ash caught many people by surprise as Taal’s last … Continued
Two days after Jessylyn Abulencia received the key to her new, disaster-resilient house, she is back to her old place near the creek—not to stay, but this time to disassemble the temporary shelter that was her family’s home for the … Continued
Run as fast as possible away from the ocean. This was the only thing Rikmawati had on her mind after she heard a neighbour screaming, “The water is rising … water rising… the water is rising!” Repeating these words over … Continued
Jesuit Mission is working with local Catholic Church groups to provide urgent emergency response to families affected by severe floods in Central Vietnam. Over 600,000 people have been directly affected by the floods, with an estimated 100,000 houses fully submerged.
