News and Stories

This article was originally published by the Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center (Hurights Osaka) in FOCUS, December 2025 (Volume 122). Written by Kunanyaporn Jirasamatakij, it examines the current situation of refugees from Myanmar in Thailand amid prolonged displacement, shrinking humanitarian resources, and evolving policy responses.

The CREED Project brings faith into action in response to climate-induced displacement, accompanying affected communities through justice, solidarity, and hope.

In many coastal areas, rising sea levels are already part of daily life. They reach into homes, disrupt livelihoods, and challenge communities whose identities are deeply tied to the land they live on.

As JRS celebrates 45 years, I find myself thinking of people like Abdi, people whose stories shaped not just our work, but who I am as a person. Walking with him through his challenges was humbling. His strength, despite everything he had faced, reminded me that accompaniment transforms both sides.

I feel safe now. JRS feels like my family.

JRS’s support has been a blessing for my family. It gives me hope that better days will come.

I used to throw plastics anywhere,” she admitted, “but now I’ve reduced my plastic use and started proper waste management. It’s better not just for my family but for everyone around us.