Thailand
From prison to farm and a fresh start in life
In a farm in the north of Thailand, a man bends as he plants peppers. However, Mr Sun is not just planting peppers; he is...read more
Sowing the seeds of education to serve ethnic minorities in Thailand
The threat of rain did not dampen the clear joy of the first students of Xavier Learning Community. It was the official opening and blessing...read more
Reuniting families separated by detention
Seeing divided families is a painful sight and this is often the case in immigration detention centres where women and men are held in separate...read more
Continuing to accompany the “stranger” in Thai prisons
For 25 years, the Jesuit prison ministry in Thailand has been accompanying foreign prisoners primarily through providing counselling and companionship. Today, the programme serves about...read more
Seeing modern slavery in front of my eyes
In May 2015, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) approached the Jesuits in Jakarta for the help of Myanmar scholastics as translators for its interviews...read more
Is it safe for refugees to return to Myanmar?
Since the historic elections in November 2015, there has been a wave of optimism for national reconciliation, which may allow for Burmese refugees who fled...read more
Thai Jesuit education project on the way
With the cooperation and support of a considerable circle of lay experts as well as the advice of Jesuit educators in Asia Pacific, the Jesuits...read more
Learning Asian theology through an experience of Buddhism
Jesuit scholastics are invited to join a four-week programme designed to guide them in examining issues of Asian theology, and understanding interreligious dialogue and the...read more