JRS Bogor

“To reduce stress, improve the quality of education, and promote the rights and participation of Asylum Seekers and Refugees (ASRs) in Indonesia.”

  1. To reduce ASRs’ stressors through accompanying supports.
  2. To improve the quality of life-skill education for youth ASRs.
  3. To influence public perception through advocacy actions that promote the dignity and rights of ASRs.

JRS Services for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Bogor Area

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in the Bogor area provides essential support to asylum seekers and refugees through the following programs:

1. Financial Assistance

Given our limited resources, JRS Bogor offers a limited number of financial assistance packages to asylum seekers and refugees who are not receiving aid from other organizations. Priority is given to individuals and families with high levels of vulnerability.

2. Education and Training

JRS collaborates with Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs) to provide education and training programs aimed at empowering asylum seekers and refugees. These initiatives help improve skills, knowledge, and self-reliance.

3. Psychosocial Support

In partnership with RLOs, JRS facilitates psychosocial support programs to address the emotional and mental well-being of refugees in the Bogor area.

4. Protection Services

JRS offers support for refugees facing protection issues, including cases of:

  • Gender-based violence (GBV)
  • Violence against children
  • Other protection-related concerns

5. Information Sessions

JRS conducts information sessions to help refugees navigate life in Indonesia. Topics include:

  • Accessing services provided by other organizations
  • Utilizing public services such as healthcare, education, civil documentation, and telecommunications
  • Exploring complementary pathways, including Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), private sponsorships, and scholarships

When needed, JRS also facilitates the sharing of information on specific issues such as:

  • Access to healthcare and education
  • Obtaining civil documents
  • Using public transportation

Contact Us

For more information about JRS services in the Bogor area, please contact:

 

 

Aug 27th, 2025: Announcement for asylum seekers and refugees in Jakarta and Bogor

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Indonesia sincerely apologizes and regrets to inform you that we are currently unable to accept new applications or provide additional financial assistance—including for those already on our request list—until December 2025. This decision is due to the lack of available funding for financial support during this period.

Please note that some individuals will continue to receive financial assistance from JRS. These are people who were already enrolled in our rolling assistance program, and their support will remain in place until the end of their designated period (ranging from 1 to 5 months).

Until December 2025, JRS will not be able to:

  • Open new applications for financial assistance

  • Conduct assessments for financial support

  • Make decisions regarding pending financial requests

In Jakarta and Bogor, JRS staff will continue to carry out activities in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Education, and Advocacy. These programs are ongoing and already have funding allocated, but unfortunately, they cannot provide additional budget until December 2025.

We understand that this news may be disappointing. We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding during this challenging time. JRS remains committed to accompanying, serving, and advocating for the dignity of all refugees and asylum seekers.