JRS Jakarta

“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.

Key Values

  • Trust: Building strong, reliable relationships with those we serve.
  • Collaboration: Working together with communities and partners for impactful solutions.
  • Active Participation: Encouraging meaningful engagement from everyone involved.
  • Equality: Treating every individual with dignity and fairness.
  • Strengthening Capacity: Empowering communities and individuals to build a better future.
  • Accountability: Ensuring transparency and responsibility in our actions.

Our Services

  1. Cash Assistance
    • Temporary financial support for a limited period. (Closed per March 14th 2025)
  2. Capacity Building for Youth
    • Providing training and development programs to empower young people.

Who Can Access Our Services?

  • Eligibility: You must be an Asylum Seeker or Refugee registered with UNHCR Indonesia.
  • Location: Services are available for individuals and families residing in the Jadetabek area (Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi).

How to Apply?

  1. Contact Us: Reach out to JRS Jakarta at 0851-8681-0534
  2. Service Model: JRS Jakarta does not have a physical office. All assistance is provided through home visits.

Disclaimer

Due to limited staff and budget, our response times may be slower than expected, and not all requests can be fulfilled. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

March 14th, 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.