Refugees
The call from the borderland
Among us students, the Jesuits’ support for underprivileged children is well known. Fr Vinai Boonlue SJ has been bringing students to the Mae Ra Moe...read more
A harbour of friendship amid tumultuous seas
The Migrants and Refugees Network of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) is made up of active and dedicated people working in this Jesuit...read more
Democracy as a collective responsibility
On 14 February, Indonesians will exercise their right to elect a new President and Vice President. As Christians—comprising 3.06 percent Catholics (about 8.5 million) and...read more
Rebuilding lives one year after Syria’s devastating earthquakes
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...read more
Reuniting with a former refugee
About two years ago, during my tenure at Xavier Jesuit School in Sisophon, I recorded a video recounting my “cannonball experience” in 1980 when I...read more
The Spirit will blow wherever the Spirit wants to save the people
Jesus was a stranger and a refugee. As we know, Jesus’ birth posed a significant threat to Herod. When he heard from the three wise...read more
Encountering resilience: JRS Indonesia’s refugee programme
Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, has a long history of being a temporary stop and place of refuge for many refugees and asylum...read more
Accompanying Afghan refugees as a language of love
When we first met migrant children from Afghanistan staying in Indonesia, we were concerned about their education and wanted to help them. A refugee teacher...read more
River, mountain, people: Reflections from the 12th Service Learning Program
Service Learning Program (SLP) is one of several programmes under the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific. It is attended by students...read more