| AMDA
International Medical Information Center |
| AMDA
provides medical information services including:
introductions to medical facilities and practitioners,
information on the Japanese medical system,
publication of multi-lingual guide books, seminars
and symposia on medical service for foreigners
living in Japan. |
| Center
for Multiculture Information and Assistance |
| CMIA
supports foreigners living in Japan. Offering
help and advise to the foreign community mainly
around Kansai area. The activities include:
telephone counseling, medical assistance, support
to the foreign media, support for migrant children
as well as seminars and fieldwork. |
| Citizens' Alliance for Saving the Atmosphere and the Earth |
CASA
protects both the local and global environments
through solidarity with overseas and local Japanese
NGOs. The activities are based on
1) research, exchange & proposal on environmental
problems,
2) exchange & alliance with overseas NGOs,
and
3) support of air pollution victims in Kansai
area. |
| Japan International Volunteer Center |
JIVC
1) promotes self-reliance in the Third World
through development cooperation projects,
2) protects the environment form damage caused
by economically advanced countries,
3) encourages understanding between Japanese
and foreign communities in Japan. |
| Japan
NGO Center for International Cooperation |
| JANIC
foster closer relations among Japanese NGOs
engaged in international cooperation; provide
services for NGOs sound development; encourage
networking among domestic and international
NGOs and related organizations; encourage dialogue
between NGOs and other sectors of society; deepen
Japanese public understanding of and support
for NGO activities and international cooperation;
and conduct research on NGOs and international
cooperation. |
| Japan
Pacific Resource Network |
| JPRN
is a nonprofit public interest and educational
organization which pursues a more just society,
promoting civil rights, corporate social responsibility,
and community empowerment in the context of
US-Japan relations. |
| Nippon
Volunteer Network Active in Disaster |
| NVNAD
coordinates and harmonizes various activities
of volunteers and government in the disaster
field. They aim the establishment of rapid relief
systems for coming disasters and make effective
proposals for regional disaster-managing plans
through many experiences obtained through the
past activities with the Great Hanshin-Awaji
Earthquake as a start. |
| Pacific
Asia Resource Center |
| PARC
creates an international grass-roots network
to promote harmony and end discrimination in
Asia. |
| Tokyo
Voluntary Action Center |
TVAC
encourage people to engage in voluntary activities
as well as support volunteers and NPOs in the
Tokyo Metropolitan area. They establish volunteer
programs in schools, companies, and various
communities in cooperation with local volunteer
centers and other organizations for NPOs.
In addition, they research various issues and
advocate new ideas to the public. |
