Myanmar
Nurturing the ecological dimension of my Jesuit vocation
What does ecology mean in my Jesuit vocation? I remember as a child ardently sweeping our compound, collecting leaves, and disposing them to a creek...read more
JRS Myanmar teaches local partners to make soaps and hand sanitisers to fight Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the normal routine of our lives, including our work at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Kayah State, Myanmar. Our JRS...read more
Images from the Covid-19 situation of refugees in Karen State
The Covid-19 outbreak caused the border between Thailand and Myanmar to close, also effectively closing off refugees living in the IDP camps in Karen State,...read more
One heart, one book
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss Reading is...read more
JRS Asia Pacific: Helping refugees in the time of Covid-19
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific is intensifying its work in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In refugee camps in northern Thailand around 2,850 refugee...read more
Pray with faith, act with courage, never surrender
I believe you reap what you sow. If you plant hope, it will grow like a wonderful flower. Our actions reflect our intentions and our...read more
Standing with displaced people in Karen State
Refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are considered among the most vulnerable people, and the Covid-19 crisis has put them at enormous risk. In Myanmar’s...read more
Reaching out to the most vulnerable in Myanmar
On 1 May, the Jesuits in Myanmar prayed for workers all over the world remembering, in particular, the millions who have lost their jobs due...read more
Finding God among the Karen people in Myanmar
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Proverbs 31:8 It has been three years since my colleagues and I started working in Karen...read more