Message of Support to Americans from Japan AMDA, one of the first recipients of a funding from the JCIE Japan NGO Earthquake Fund, played a key role in responding to the 3/11 disaster in Japan. As one of Japan’s leading humanitarian assistance organizations, they respond … Read more
AAR Japan: Because of the impact of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, children in Fukushima Prefecture seldom have the opportunity to play outside. Furthermore, outdoor play areas for children are limited around the temporary housing complexes. Not being able to play outside … Read more
Message to the JCIE NGO Fund donors from World in Asia (WiA) WiA is a recent grantee that works to support social entrepreneurship as a way to address the critical challenges facing the Tohoku region. They recently sent a note, thanking JCIE for our support. … Read more
The Kamaishi Kitchen Car Project continues to provide a means for former restaurant owners to earn a living as they hope to rebuild their shops. The project is currently recruiting operators for a new restaurant car. Mr. Miura is one example of those that the … Read more
Peace Winds Japan has been supporting students and faculty at Koyo Maritime High School, a vocational school located in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. The school prepares its students for careers in the fishing industry and other maritime careers. About 360 students enroll at Koyo High School … Read more