Singapore
Our work in Singapore
JRS Singapore was formed in the early 1980’s to address the urgent Vietnamese Refugee and East Timor crises. The country’s first coordinator for Jesuit Refugee Service Singapore was Fr Desmond Reid. He will be remembered best for coordinating humanitarian relief at the height of the exodus of the Vietnamese boat people after the war. Fr Reid would not only appeal for donations in kind for the Hawkins Road Camp but would mingle with the refugees to teach them English.
Today, it runs various programmes, including one developed with JRS Asia Pacific that focuses on digital education, life skills, and professional development for refugees, with internships offered through values-aligned partners to provide practical experience.
Through outreach efforts, JRS Singapore raises awareness of the challenges faced by refugees, displaced persons, and victims of human trafficking. It also provides volunteers with opportunities to engage virtually and in person with migrants and refugees, fostering meaningful interactions and supporting initiatives that uplift vulnerable communities.
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