Refugees
A message at Christmas
… this by the tender mercy of our God who from on high will bring the rising Sun to visit us, to give light to...read more
Searching for a state to belong to
Ibrahim*, a young man of 32, has been in Cambodia for nearly three years. His home is Myanmar, more specifically Arakan state. He is Rohingya....read more
Moving the tides of education in Ranong
The seafood factory on the southwestern coast of Thailand is sometimes referred to as the “Burmese university in Ranong”. It is one of the few...read more
Funding shortfall leads to education gaps
A funding pitfall in education for the Burmese refugees along the Thai border may negatively affect their preparedness to go home. The focus of the...read more
Building up the social sector
The social apostolate needs to be approached from the perspective of Ignatian Spirituality, which provides a new way of seeing all things. Fr Patxi Alvarez...read more
Strengthening the migrant ministry network
Jesuits and collaborators working with migrants and refugees in Asia Pacific gathered in Manila recently to share insights and ideas for co-operation among the migrant...read more
The suffering of the Church in Cambodia
In a recent interview, Fr Enrique (Kike) Figaredo Alvargonzález SJ, Apostolic Prefect of Battambang, spoke of the suffering of the Church in Cambodia under the...read more
Where the Church can serve in Myanmar
Myanmar is at a crossroads; an exciting point in its history as a nation. One of the poorest, most ethnically diverse and conflict-prone societies in...read more
JRS publishes guide for advocates in Southeast Asia
Jesuit Refugee Service Asia Pacific has published a practical guide for advocates of asylum seekers and refugees in five countries in Southeast Asia. Entitled “The...read more