Indonesia is surrounded by countries hosting large numbers of asylum seekers and refugees, such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia, and is regularly affected by the movements of forced migrants.

For the past 30 years, JRS Indonesia has accompanied, served, and advocated for refugees and other displaced people living in urban areas and detention centres.

JRS Indonesia currently provides crucial psychosocial support, emergency support, and education and livelihoods services to refugees. JRS Indonesia is also involved in advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the situation of refugees and improve it.