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Ukrainian Refugees
[Refugee and Displaced Persons Life Support] Getting to Know the "People and Families" of That Country. Even if the Distance from Japan Is Far, You Can Think of Them as Close and Feel a Stronger Connection. (Volunteer Experience)
Mr. Higashi has been supporting the children of Ukrainian refugee families through Japanese language learning for two years since their arrival in Japan. The refugee and displaced persons life support provided by JII aims to help refugees and displaced persons live independent lives in Japan in the medium to long term […] -
Otonari-san
Genuine and open interaction. Expanding my own world (OFP Volunteer Experience)
Please tell us how you came to know about the Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP). With an eye toward my second life, I wanted to start volunteer activities now that would allow me to make use of my interests and things I like outside of work […] -
Otonari-san
Speak honestly to understand each other and build a relationship where you can comfortably consult when truly in trouble (OFP Experience)
Please share how you learned about OFP and why you decided to participate. Mr. Yumoto had been studying English for a long time and was looking for volunteer opportunities where he could utilize his English skills. It was during this time that he discovered OFP, which helps foreigners living in Japan […] -
Otonari-san
Screening and Lecture of the Documentary Film "School of Babel"
This is an announcement about the screening and lecture of a film to be held on Sunday, March 10, at the Kobushien Promenade Hall in Meguro Ward. This event is hosted by the Meguro 5-chome Neighborhood Association and the Fudo Pro Bono Network, with cooperation from JII. After the screening […] -
Otonari-san
International Exchange with Family While Living in Japan (OFP Volunteer Experience)
Hello everyone! We have released an interview video with Otonari-san volunteers. A couple with small children shares their impressions of participating as volunteers in JII's Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP) […] -
Otonari-san
Attended the 17th "Kamenori Award" Ceremony
We received the 17th "Kamenori Award - Grassroots Category" and attended the award ceremony held in Ichigaya on January 12. The Kamenori Award recognizes grassroots contributions to promoting mutual understanding and exchange, as well as human resource development, mainly among the younger generations in Japan and Asia-Oceania, and supports future activities […] -
Afghanistan
JII provides support activities for refugees from various countries who have taken refuge in Japan (English/Ukrainian/Hindi/Urdu/Burmese)
Due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, as of April 1, more than 4 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee abroad. Although the number of refugees to Japan cannot be said to be large compared to neighboring countries, there are certainly not a few refugees who seek refuge in Japan relying on friends and family […]
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