Emergency Relief
JRS works among refugees affected by natural disaster primarily in the emergency relief phase. JRS works to those persons who are most inadequately attended to and gives priority to situations of greed need. Continue reading
Internally Displaced
Internally displaced persons are persons who have been forced to flee or to leave their homes in particular as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalized violence, violations of human rights … Continue reading
Urban Refugees
Many refugees live among communities especially in the urban areas. JRS helps those persons to access health care, education for their children, and developing skills to preparing their life in the new country. Continue reading
Detention
As part of our accompaniment of persons in need, JRS Indonesia provides direct services to asylum seekers and refugees in immigration detention centers. About 1.000 Asylum Seekers and Refugees are held over many months in Indonesian Immigration Detention Centers suffering … Continue reading
Ban Landmines
International Campaign to Ban Landmines JRS has been a key member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines since 1994. Indonesia is not considered to be a country affected by landmines nor cluster munitions. Nevertheless until November 2008 it stockpiled … Continue reading
Strategic Framework
JRS Indonesia works in line with the JRS Asia Pacific Strategic Framework. This Strategic Framework can be seen here. Continue reading
Recent Articles
#Do1Thing: Laughter is the best medicine
When we think of a medical doctor among refugees, we might be forgiven for assuming that the doctor is there to provide emergency medical treatment. Continue reading
#Do1Thing: My unexpected swimming teachers
Najib is a Hazara who fled Afghanistan for Indonesia. Before arriving in Indonesia, he had no idea how to swim. Now he is learning with help from a few coaches. Continue reading
#Do1Thing: I share my knowledge with refugees
What Sari has is a little spare time, and the knowledge of her own language, Bahasa Indonesia. This is her gift to Hazara refugees who have fled Afghanistan for Indonesia. Continue reading
#Do1Thing: Hope for refugees begins with you
Pope Francis encourages each one of us to act to bring hope to refugees. At the Jesuit Refugee Service, we believe that we can all #Do1Thing to welcome, protect, promote, and integrate refugees in their communities. Continue reading
Responding to Refugees and Migrants: Twenty Action Points for The Global Compacts
For centuries, people on the move have received the assistance and special pastoral attention of the
Catholic Church. Today, facing the largest movement of displaced peoples in recent memory, the Church feels compelled to continue this work in solidarity with them and in cooperation with the international community. Continue reading