Roshan Learning Center empowers, brings hope to refugees
The sun shines brightly over an inconspicuous building nestled in a tiny residential street in South Jakarta. Inside, some refugee children learn teamwork and conflict management, while others practice new English phrases. Still others giggle while attempting to pronounce English words. This is Roshan Learning Center, a bustling refugee oasis in a traditional Jakartan neighborhood.
A Jakarta school teams up with refugee youth to share knowledge
Zulfa (not real name), 16, never was able attend school in her home country, Somalia. The war has shattered the dreams of the orphan girl, who was forced to flee her country before arriving in Indonesia around 10 months ago.
Support from UNHCR Eminent Advocate Dato’ Sri Tahir’s to benefit refugees globally
Dato’ Sri Prof. Dr. Tahir, Eminent Advocate for UNHCR, recently returned to Jordan to visit Syrian refugees being welcomed in the country and to discuss how could be of further assistance.
Making a Brighter Future for all Children in Indonesia
Dina Lusiana, 23, a Padang resident in West Sumatra, did not know what to do to apply for a birth certificate to register her first child at the local Population and Civil Registration Agency (Dukcapil).
UNHCR’s cultural sensitization initiative promotes harmony in local communities
Every week, Mustafa trains at the local public pool in Makassar, South Sulawesi, with his Indonesian friend, Alamsyah.
Indonesia gives refugee children hope for a brighter future
For the first time since leaving her country 1 year ago, Zainab is now sitting in a classroom. She is one of 35 refugee children in Jakarta enrolled in Indonesian public schools this year.
UNHCR names wealthy Indonesian philanthropist as Eminent Advocate
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today appointed prominent Indonesian businessman and philanthropist, Dato Sri Tahir, as its third Eminent Advocate in recognition of his valuable and selfless work on behalf of millions of refugees.
UNHCR holds panel discussion on “The right to a nationality and ending statelessness in ASEAN”
On 14 November 2016, UNHCR’s Regional Office for Southeast Asia organized a panel discussion in Jakarta on “The Right to a Nationality and Ending Statelessness in ASEAN.”
Voice of Refugees Fundraising Concert– Joining Hands to Benefit Refugees Worldwide
Concerned business leaders and celebrities are joining hands with humanitarians and the general public tonight to help provide a better future for refugees everywhere through the Voices of Refugees concert.