Jesuit Refugee Service
“We could live our lives like human beings”
Fatimeh (not a real name) is a refugee from Afghanistan. She and her family arrived in Indonesia about five years ago. She relates her story...read more
Integrating the Universal Apostolic Preferences into the mission of JRS Asia Pacific
The staff of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific recently took stock of their work, while discerning the way forward in view of the Universal...read more
A Journey with the poor and marginalised
Working for and with the poor and marginalised brings abundant graces but not without challenges and moments of hopelessness and desolation. However, with prayer and...read more
“I am among you as the one who serves”
As a young Vietnamese Jesuit in the process of formation, I came to Thailand for my regency after completing a three-year philosophy programme in Vietnam....read more
JRS International Director’s statement urging support for the Global Compacts on Refugees and Migration
A statement from Fr Thomas H Smolich SJ, Jesuit Refugee Service International Director The righteous will answer the king, ‘Lord, when was it that we...read more
Accompanying earthquake and tsunami survivors in Central Sulawesi
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,...read more
JRS Cambodia urges action for documentation, protection for refugees, migrant workers and stateless people
On World Refugee Day, June 20, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Cambodia has issued a statement echoing Pope Francis’ appeal for a shared response to the...read more
Education for peace
Students in community schools and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in refugee camps in Myanmar are learning about peace building through workshops run by the Jesuit...read more
New director for JRS Asia Pacific
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has appointed Louie Bacomo as the next Regional Director of JRS Asia Pacific. Bacomo will assume the role on June 1,...read more