2025 World Refugee Day Digital Art Competition

What does it mean to walk alongside someone in their moment of greatest need? For the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Singapore, it means offering help, hope, and dignity to refugees and displaced people—no matter who they are or where they come from. A Catholic organisation with a global mission, JRS is part of a larger network that accompanies, serves, and advocates for people who have been forced to flee their homes.

In Singapore, JRS operates as a proud member of CHARIS (Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore), the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church. Together, they extend a compassionate hand to communities affected by displacement, conflict, and crisis.

Honouring Resilience Through Art

Each year on June 20th, the world comes together to mark World Refugee Day—a time to reflect on the courage, struggles, and hopes of millions of refugees around the globe. For 2025, JRS Singapore hosted a Digital Art Competition to commemorate this important day, calling on the public to express solidarity in creative and meaningful ways.

As partners for this initiative, we had the honour of serving as judges for the competition. We selected winners based on three key criteria: creativity, message, and impact. The submissions moved us deeply—each one telling a unique story that captured the strength and resilience of refugee communities.

The winning designs were nothing short of powerful. Through bold colours, symbolic imagery, and heartfelt captions, these artworks shed light on the journey of displacement and the unwavering spirit that persists in the face of adversity.

To learn more about the winning entries, the artists behind them, do check out their social media platforms!

Though World Refugee Day 2025 has passed, the need to stand in solidarity with refugees continues. Through creativity, compassion and every day actions, we can keep their voices heard and their stories seen.