Activity Report
Activity report
Refugee Assistance
2023.05.18
Official visit to the RHQ Support Center by President Fujiwara and board members
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ), a subordinate body of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People（FWEAP), provides resettlement assistance to Convention refugees and third-country resettlement refugees commissioned by the Government of Japan. On May 10th, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, Mr. Ichiro Fujisaki, Vice President and Ms. Shoko Sasaki, one of the FWEAP’s board members visited the RHQ Support Center in Tokyo, where the resettlement support program is being implemented. Due to the framework change in some contents of the related Cabinet Approval in 2019, governmental refugee reception through the Third-country Resettlement Program has been changed from once a year to twice a year, increasing the number of refugees annually accepted. At the Center, the 21 students in three classes, who entered Japan at the end of March as the 13th group of the Third-country Resettlement Program, are currently taking Japanese language lesson, guidance for living in Japan, and other programs. The visitors toured and observed each class. Following welcome remarks of President Fujiwara, board members and students introduced themselves and communicated each other. Both visitors and students enjoyed friendly and open atmosphere at the classroom visit. The board members also observed an online class of the Convention refugees for those participating from home. Offering classes online makes it easier for Convention refugees living in distant places in Japan to take advantage of the RHQ’s resettlement assistance program. FWEAP will continue to provide support for the settlement of Convention refugees and third-country resettlement refugees so that they can make their fresh start in Japan with peace of minds.
Refugee Assistance
2023.04.18
FY2023 Signing Ceremony for Financial Support for Support21 Social Welfare Foundation Involved in Educational Support for Children of Refugees in Japan.
On April 14, 2023, Ms.Kyoko Takahashi, President of Support21 Social Welfare Foundation (referred to as "Support 21"), and Dr.Masahiro Fujiwara, President of FWEAP, signed a financial assistance agreement for educational support project for children of refugees living in Japan for fiscal year 2023, totaling JPY5,203,520. This project provides educational support to school-aged children and students of third-country resettlement refugees who have been residing in Chiba City since fiscal year 2021. “Support21,” which has a proven track record in educational support activities for refugees, has been opening a supplementary class (called "楽校Rakkou" as its nickname) to provide supplementary learning opportunities. As we enter into our third year in 2023, instructors and an advisor of “Rakkou” will work with parents to further improve the academic abilities of those children and students.
Refugee Assistance
2023.03.01
Discussion with Mr. Ito, UNHCR Representative in Japan
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Mr. Ayaki Ito, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Japan, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, and Mr. Tomoyuki Yoshida, Director-General of the RHQ, for his resent taking up his new post. Ms. Nami Asaka, Senior Protection Officer of the UNHCR Representation in Japan and Mr. Jun-ichi Kawaue, Secretary-General of the FWEAP also attended the session. Representative Ito expressed his appreciation for the continuous cooperation with the UNHCR Japan Office over the years. The both sides renewed their conviction that the cooperative relationship between the FWEAP, the RHQ and UNHCR will be further deepened. Mr. Ito demonstrated his interest to the regular exchange of views with the refugee communities that the Foundation is conducting with the aim to integrate refugees and other foreign residents in an inclusive society, as it has been over 40 years since refugees began to settle in Japan. President Fujiwara expressed his willingness that the Foundation will assist the publicity of the 2nd Global Refugee Forum, which is scheduled to be held in Geneva in December this year, by publishing related articles in its PR magazines.
Refugee Assistance
2022.11.22
The 43rd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan
On Sunday the 20th of November 2022, “The 43rd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan” was jointly held by FWEAP and Shinjuku-Ward Office at Shinjuku Cultural Center, Tokyo. The morning session of the Festival was a discussion session titled "The 3rd Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan", where long-term settled refugees from various communities and representatives from national and international organizations including Shinjuku-Ward Office, UNHCR Representative Office in Japan plus many private sectors which provide support to the refugees, had participated and all of them exchanged their views on the discussion theme; "How to succeed the refugee community activities? -from the founding generation to the next generations- "In the meantime, some of the officials from relevant government agencies, international organizations as well as researchers interested in refugees gathered to the venue and they monitored live video of the session at another rooms. In this discussion session, those who have taken over the community activities from the founding generation, such as Ms. Marina YASHIRO, Director of Cambodia Community in Japan (CCJ), introduced the way how the second generation of the settled refugees came to participate in the community and also about new initiatives they have taken. Meanwhile, to this discussion session, FWEAP invited some people from the communities which do not have the refugee background. Ms. Juri AFUSO from “ABC Japan”, an NGO established by Japanese Brazilian community in Japan, gave her presentation on the development of her organization's activities and, as a third generation of Japanese Brazilian, she talked about what she noticed and kept it in her mind in succeeding the activities. The afternoon session of the Festival was "Commendations for cooperating organizations and individuals and outstanding settled refugees".For this session, some representatives from central and local government agencies such as the head of Shinjuku Ward Office, Director-General of Foreign Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commissioner of the Immigration Services, as well as representatives from international organizations such as Deputy Representative (Legal Affairs) of UNHCR Representative Office in Japan participated, while some congratulatory telegrams of Prime Minister of Japan, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, were introduced. Then, FWEAP honored settled refugees who has been contributed to enhance the relation between the community of refugees and local residents and also Japanese entrepreneur and/or organizations which has been providing supports toward the settled refugees. Commendation receivers are follows:Mr. DINH VAN PHAN Mr. Nobukiyo IKEDA, CEO of Sanyu Service Co., Ltd.NPO Corporation “PEACE”
Refugee Assistance
2022.06.06
Tree-planting ceremony held in May 2022 by refugees resettled in Japan
On May 15, 2022, Sunday, a tree-planting ceremony was held at Yashio Park in Shinagawa City. Until 2006, the International Refugee Assistance Center* had operated near the park to assist Indochinese refugees to resettle in Japan. At the ceremony, representatives of refugees who graduated from the Center planted two flowering dogwood trees and installed a monument as symbols of gratitude for the warm welcome they had received from the Japanese government and citizens. The Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) provided financial and other support for the ceremony after determining that it contributes to the promotion of resettled refugees' participation in their community as well as mutual understanding and close communication with Japanese citizens. In addition to representatives of the Association of Vietnamese in Japan, the host of the ceremony, approximately 50 people participated in the ceremony in total, including representatives of Catholic communities in Japan, the Laos Association in Japan, the Cambodian Community in Japan (CCJ), the Cambodia Cultural Center, PEACE (Japan-Myanmar minority friendship group), and the Federation of Workers' Union of the Burmese Citizen in Japan (FWUBC), FWEAP directors and staff, and Shinagawa city staff who supported this tree-planting event. Many refugees and their families from not only Indochina but also other places have resettled and built their communities in Japan at present. In the past, such refugee communities were considered to be recipients of protection and support. Nowadays, they are trying to actively be involved in the Japanese society by making social contributions, such as conducting volunteer activities in areas affected by earthquakes or typhoons or providing support to foreign students or technical interns who are experiencing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This commemorative tree-planting has a great significance in that refugee communities from different countries proactively cooperated with each other to carry it out. FWEAP sincerely hopes that this tree-planting will contribute to greater mutual understanding and communication between refugee communities and the Japanese society, as well as among refugee communities. (*) The International Refugee Assistance Center operated from 1983 to 2006 at Yashio, Shinagawa City. During its 23 years of operation, the Center provided more than 6,000 refugees from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and other countries with accommodation, Japanese language, vocational training, and other support for their resettlement in Japan. Address by the President of the Association of Vietnamese in Japan, Click here to read the script. Address by the President of FWEAP, Click here to read the script. Address by Mr. Risei Kusunoki, the President of CCJ, Click here to read the script. Address by Mr. Tin Win, the Chair of FWUBC, Click here to read the script.
Refugee Assistance
2021.12.06
The 42nd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan
On the 5th December, 2021, FWEAP held the 42nd festival for settled refugees in Japan with Shinjuku-Ward at Shinjuku Cultural Center, Tokyo. The first part of the ceremony is "Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan".About 30 settled refugees in Japan from various communities and representatives of Japanese organizations such as Shinjuku-Ward and UNHCR were participated in it.In the discussion, refugees reported on the impact of the coronavirus on their lives and their support to community members. In addition, as a role model for settling in Japan, successful example of an education system for foreign residents in Japan was introduced by the Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) and Everest International School Japan (EISJ). The Second part of the ceremony is "Commendations for cooperating organizations and individuals and model settled refugees". FWEAP honored settled refugees who are active in Japan , those who support them and companies that employ many of them. FWEAP will continue to make effort to promote mutual understanding with settled refugees. PhotoAbove: President of Everest Interntional School Japan introduced thier education systemBelow: Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP commendate Mr. Tskasa Ishizawa, settled refugee from Cambodia
Refugee Assistance
2021.07.12
The Financial assistance for the Rohingya Refugees settled mainly in Gunma Prefecture
On June 11, 2021, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP and Dr. Satoshi Nagasaka, Chairman of the International, Social Service Japan (ISSJ) signed a financial assistance agreement of 1 million and 225thousand JPY. This agreement will support the food aid provided by ISSJ for the relief of Rohingya refugees who are financially in need due to the spread of the COVID-19. With this financial support, rice and vegetables plus some halal snacks for children or sanitary napkins for women will be distributed to about 240 Muslim refugees settled mainly in Gunma Prefecture and some in Metropolitan area as well as in Chubu Region.Here is the homepage of the ISSJ.(https://www.issj.org/en/) PhotoAbove: The remote signing ceremony was arranged between FWEAP Building and the headquarters of the ISSJ.From left Ms. Mieko Ishikawa, General Director of the ISSJ and Dr. Satoshi Nagasaka, Chairman of the ISSJ both are on the monitor screen, then Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP and Mr. Kazuhiko Anzai, Advisor to the President and Senior Director of General Affairs Division, standing beside the monitor.Below: Both signatories are displaying the signed agreement at each other.
Refugee Assistance
2021.07.09
The Financial assistance for the Refugees from Myanmar who live in Tokyo and Kanto neighboring prefectures
On July 8, 2021, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP and Ms. Marip Seng Bu, President of the PEACE signed a financial assistance agreement of 2,000,000 JPY. The signing ceremony was held online due to the spread of the COVID-19. This project will support the food and hygienic goods conducted by the association for the purpose of the relieving refugees who are financially suffering from the spread of the COVID-19. In addition to staff members of PEACE, leaders of the Myanmar refugee community in each region will cooperate in this support activities.Here is the homepage of the PEACE: https://www.npopeacejapan.com/ PhotoAbove: The signing ceremony was held via ZoomFrom left, Mr. Saw Ba Hla Thein, Vice President of the PEACE, Ms. Marip Seng Bu, President of the PEACE, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP. Mr. Masashi Ogawa, Director General of the FWEAPBelow: Ms. Marip Seng Bu and Dr. Fujiwara showing the agreement
PR & Publications
2023.02.27
The 46th issue of annual magazine "愛Ai"
The Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) has published the 46th issue of its magazine "愛Ai" for this fiscal year. This issue features the 43rd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan, a meeting held on the same day to exchange views with refugees settled in Japan, the Japanese Language Presentation Contest held as a new event and the FWEAP activities in 2022. --Contents------------------------◆Japanese Society and Acceptance of foreigners: Inclusion through Community Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP ◆The 43rd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan Exchange views with Settled Refugees Award Ceremony ◆Japanese Language Presentation Contest First session: Japan and us Second session: Our Dreams - What we want to create in the future ◆Commemorative tree-planting ceremony by volunteers of settled refugees ◆Cooperation with Japan Branch of Resident Nepali Association and Refugee Communities -Build bridges to Blood Donation Campaign ◆Financial support for remedial classes for third-country resettled refugee children and students ◆Invitation program for social workers from Asian countries in 2022 ◆Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award in 2022 ◆Refugee Assistance Program Overview - Looking Back at the Year 2022 by the RHQ ◆Activities of the Foundation in 2022 ◆Donations and Support Click here to download PDF file. If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below. e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 *This booklet was published with a grant from the Japan Lottery Association as a social contribution public relations program.
PR & Publications
2022.10.30
Extra issue of "愛Ai" 2022 (Vol.11)
The Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) has published extra issue of “Ai” this year. For this issue, we redesigned the cover and changed the layout of portrait photos.In Chapter 1, we introduce Ms. Sahel Rosa, who in addition to her career as an actor, supports refugees overseas and refugee status applicants in Japan. Chapter 2 is about an interview/roundtable discussion with Rohingya people living in Japan as a minority group in Myanmar. Chapter 3 features Mr. Chhang Voeun (Japanese name, Tsukasa Ishizawa), who became a naturalized citizen of Japan after coming to Japan as a refugee from Cambodia. He plays the traditional Cambodian percussion instrument “Khim”. ♦Contents♦IntroductionChapter 1: Interview – Field of Refugee Assistance Activities and My ThoughtsSAHEL ROSA/Actor Chapter 2: OUR STORY – The Current Situation and Hopes of Rohingya RefugeesSYEDUL AMIN/Chairman, General Incorporated Association of Rohingya Community in Japan (RCJ) Discussion – Our Life in Japan and ChallengesKHADIZA BEGUM and Other Three Rohingya Women in Japan Chapter 3: Learning MangaWith Wishes on Traditional InstrumentsCHHANG VOEUN Japanese Name: Tsukasa IshizawaDeputy Director, NPO Cambodia Support Center Click here to download PDF file.If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below.e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262
PR & Publications
2022.02.28
The 45th issue of annual magazine "愛Ai"
The Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP)has published the 45th issue of annual magazine “愛Ai” for this fiscal year. This issue features a special discussion on the refugee assistance situation, project amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the Foundation's activities in 2021. ♦Contents♦Message – From the PresidentDr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People Special Program – Roundtable“Current Situation and Future Vision of Refugee Assistance: Learning support for Children with a foreign background” Project amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic The 2nd discussion meeting with refugee in Japan The 42nd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan Financial support for remedial classes for refugee children and students Settlement Support Program Overview - Looking Back at the year 2021 Contribution - Coming to Japan as third-country resettled refugees Obituary Activities of the Foundation in 2021 Donations and Support Organization Chart and officers listClick here to download PDF file. If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below.e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262
PR & Publications
2022.02.02
Extra issue of "愛Ai" 2020
♦Contents♦Chapter 1: The 2018 Revision of the Immigration Control Act and the Future of Multicultural Coexistence in Japan JUNICHI AKASHI/University of Tsukuba Associate Professor Chapter 2: Overview of the Current Situation in Myanmar TAKASHI TAJIMA /Former Japanese Ambassador to Bulgaria, Myanmar, and Canada Chapter 3: MY STORY – “My Life as a Vietnamese Refugee Based at the Isezaki Catholic Church” Mr. HOANG TRONG BINH/Exemplary Settler Chapter 4: Learning Manga REFUGEES AND JAPAN Memoir “A Reflection on 16 Years in the Company of Refugees” Father HARRY/ Honorary Director of the Former Himeji Resettlement Promotion Center Click here to download PDF file. If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below. e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 *This booklet was published with a grant from the Japan Lottery Association as a social contribution public relations program.
PR & Publications
2021.02.02
The 44th issue of its magazine "Ai"
This issue features a special discussion between President Fujiwara of the FWEAP and UNHCR Representative in Japan, new project amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and current situation of refugee assistance and the Foundation's activities in 2020. ♦Contents♦Message – From the PresidentDr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People Special DiscussionRefugee Assistance – FWEAP x UNHCR New Project amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Discussion meeting with settled refugee in Japan The 41st Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan Settlement Support Program Overview - Looking Back at the year 2020 Activities of the Foundation in 2020 Donations and Support Organization Chart and officers list Click here to download PDF file.If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below.e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262
PR & Publications
2021.02.02
Extra issue of "Ai" 2021
This issue features an interview with Ms. Sahel Rosa, who is an actor from Iran, episodes with refugees by Ms. Chieko Sato, refugee counselor of RHQ, experiences and activities of Mr. Huynh Long Quan from Vietnam, who was honored as an exemplary settled refugee, and Manga about Ms. Cing Hau Lun from Myanmar, who works for UNIQLO and was also honored as an exemplary settled refugee. ♦Contents♦IntroductionChapter 1: Remote interview - AN INTERVIEW WITH MS. SAHEL ROSAHow the education of foreign children should be – SAHEL ROSA/Actress Chapter 2: Contribution - SCENES IN CONSULTATION CHIEKO SATO/Refugee Counselor Chapter 3: MY STORY - MARKING 30 YEARS OF LIFE IN JAPAN Mr. HUYNH LONG QUAN/Exemplary Settled Refugee Chapter 4: Learning Manga REFUGEES AND JAPAN Click here to download PDF file.If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below.e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 ♦Contents♦IntroductionChapter 1: Remote interview - AN INTERVIEW WITH MS. SAHEL ROSAHow the education of foreign children should be –SAHEL ROSA/Actress Chapter 2: Contribution - SCENES IN CONSULTATION CHIEKO SATO/Refugee Counselor Chapter 3: MY STORY - MARKING 30 YEARS OF LIFE IN JAPAN Mr. HUYNH LONG QUAN/Exemplary Settled Refugee Chapter 4: Learning Manga REFUGEES AND JAPANClick here to download PDF file. If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below. e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 *This booklet was published with a grant from the Japan Lottery Association as a social contribution public relations program.
PR & Publications
2019.02.02
Extra issue of "Ai" 2019
♦Contents♦Chapter 1: Current Situation of Nepal and Relationship with Japan MASASHI OGAWA/Former Ambassador to Nepal Chapter 2: Planning for an Age-friendly city JUN GOTO / Institute of Gerontology, University of Tokyo, Project Lecturer, Ph.D. Eng Chapter 3: MY STORY – “As A Vietnamese Interpreter” Ms. DANG NGUYEN TRUC VIEN/Exemplary Settler Chapter 4: Accepting Diversity and Tolerance for Different View MASAHIRO FUJIWARA/President, Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People Chapter 5: Learning Manga REFUGEES AND JAPAN Click here to download PDF file. If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below. e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 *This booklet was published with a grant from the Japan Lottery Association as a social contribution public relations program.
PR & Publications
2019.02.02
The 43rd issue of its magazine "Ai"
This issue features activities of the Foundation, including the invitation program for the guests in social welfare fields from Asian countries and the current situation of refugee assistance. ♦Contents♦Message – From the PresidentDr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People Special Contribution "Unforgettable People of the Foundation”Mr. Hisaoki Kamei Held commemoration ceremony celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People and 40th Anniversary of the Refugee Assistance Headquarters The FWEAP Invitation Program for the guests in social welfare field from Asian countries in 2019 The 40th Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan Settlement Support Program Overview - Looking Back at the year 2019 Activities of the Foundation Donations and Support Organization Chart and officers list Click here to download PDF file.If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below.e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 *This booklet was published with a grant from the Japan Lottery Association as a social contribution public relations program.
Other Activities
2023.03.14
【President Fujiwara paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan 】
PhotoFrom left: President Fujiwara, Ambassador Perera, Mr. Kawaue, Secretary-General at Ambassador Perera’s Office On March 8, 2023, Dr. Fujiwara, President of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) and Mr. Kawaue, Secretary-General of the Foundation visited the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (hereinafter called Sri Lanka) to greet with His Excellency, the Ambassador, Mr. E. Rodney M. Perera, who presented his credentials to the Emperor of Japan on January 19 as the newly appointed Ambassador to Japan. Ambassador Perera has worked across all regions of the world as a diplomat. He was the Ambassador to the United States until the end of 2020, coordinating with the U.S. government and international organizations. Sri Lanka has been participating in " The FWEAP Invitation Program for the persons who are being engaged in social and welfare works in Asian countries“ since its 6th program which took place in October 1980. Since then, the FWEAP has established a close relationship with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan through this program. During the above mentioned visit, President Fujiwara explained about “The Special Invitation Program” scheduled to be held in September this year, whereas Ambassador Perera expressed his willingness to consider Sri Lankan participation in this program.
Other Activities
2023.02.06
Mr. Kawaue, Secretary-General of FWEAP attended the celebration event for Sri Lanka Independence Day
Mr. Junichi Kawaue, Secretary-General, FWEAP and Ambassador Perera On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Ｔhe Independence Day Ceremony of Sri Lanka, hosted by Ambassador H.E. Mr. and Mrs. Perera was held in Tokyo, and Secretary-General of FWEAP, Junichi Kawaue attended the ceremony. Ambassador E. Rodney Perera has just submitted the Letter of Credentials to the Emperor of Japan on January 19, 2023. Sri Lanka is one of the Asian countries from which the FWEAP has invited distinguished guests in the social welfare field, and FWEAP has a close relationship with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo through this program. FWEAP hopes to maintain this relationship and contribute to the overall development of friendly and cooperative relations between Sri Lanka and Japan.
Other Activities
2022.12.22
Discussion with Ms.Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General/UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection
From left : Ms. Nacken, Deputy Representative of UNHCR Representation in Japan, Ms. Monique Sokhan, Senior Protection Coodinator of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Dr. Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, Ms. Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General/UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Mr. Yoshida, Director-General of the RHQ In the afternoon of December 19th, 2022, Dr. Fujiwara Masahiro, President of the FWEAP together with Mr. Yoshida Tomoyuki, the Director-General of the RHQ held a discussion with Ms. Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General/UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection who was visiting Japan. Dr. Fujiwara and Mr. Yoshida explained to Ms. Triggs and her party the detail of Japan’s refugee resettlement assistance provided by Japanese government and carried out by the RHQ under the FWEAP. Ms. Monique Sokhan, Senior Protection Coordinator of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, Deputy Representative and Ms. Nami Asaka, Senior Protection Officer both from the UNHCR Representation in Japan participated in the discussion. In the morning of the same day, Ms. Triggs and her party visited City of Chiba where they paid a call on City Mayor, Mr. Kamiya Shunichi. Then they also met with resettled refugees from Myanmar and convention refugees from Afghanistan as well as some Ukrainian evacuees residing in the city. The RHQ Director-General Mr. Yoshida explained that the resettled refugee whom Ms. Triggs met in Chiba was in leadership position at his workplace and he maintained a stable lifestyle. Mr. Yoshida furthermore added that Afghan convention refugees were participating in “online” settlement support program organized by the RHQ since they lived in different cities in Japan including City of Chiba. Ms. Triggs praised that Japan`s resettlement and settlement support program was conducted in integrated manner since it assisted not only Japanese language education and lifestyle guidance but also provided health care and job placement. She also appreciated the program`s consecutive follow-up support for daily lives and language learning after resettlement. Attentive to the details, she commented that all these supports provided in Japan were unparalleled by other countries. Further the discussion, Dr. Fujiwara introduced the FWEAP`s original undertakings which aim to craft an inclusive society with foreign residents, based upon the fact that more than 12,000 refugees had settled in Japan since Japan started accepting Indochinese refugees. For that end, the FWEAP provides financial aid to the activities such as mutual self-assistance among foreign communities, human resource development of individuals to bridge Japanese and foreigners through the event of “Japanese language presentation contests”. It also includes the assistance to “supplementary classes” which would improve learning abilities of refugee children and students, emphasizing that the poor studying ability of refugee children, many of whom face difficulty to keep up with their schoolwork in Japan, is an urgent issue because it affects their future. Ms. Triggs presented UNHCR ideas of unprecedented approach to refugee support such as education pathways and employment pathways. In response, Dr. Fujiwara elaborated that accepting foreign labor was expected as a solution to the labor shortage in this society and to this end the creation of multicultural inclusive society, by which refugees and other foreign nationals might be adapted into Japanese society without feeling discomfort, would be even more important in near future. He also expressed that the FWEAP and the RHQ would further collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Japanese government measures in accordance with directions of its refugee policies. At the end of discussion, Ms. Triggs mentioned “the Global Refugee Forum 2023” to be held in Geneva and expressed her expectation for renewed contributions of Japanese government as one of co-chair countries, as well as those of non-government stakeholders like the FWEAP.
Other Activities
2022.07.22
President of FWEAP visited temporary accommodation facility for Ukrainian Evacuees
FWEAP is commissioned by the Government of Japan to support, through its subsidiary body; the RHQ, Ukrainian evacuees or displaced persons without personal guarantor. After arriving in Japan, these Ukrainians are privileged to stay in a temporary accommodation facility secured by the Foundation as part of their commissioned work, and be provided with meals, living expenses etc. The Foundation also carries out personal interviews with evacuees in order to comprehend individual health conditions, thereby administer detailed health management, including eventually leading up to medical checkups and hospital visits.In addition, we assist them for various administrative procedures such as changing their residential status (in most cases, to 1 year of designated activities), residential registration, applying for national health insurance, opening a bank account, etc. We offer Japanese language courses at the facility, providing opportunities for those who wish to take Japanese language lessons. On Friday July 8, 2022, Professor FUJIWARA Massahiro, President of the Foundation, and Mr. Kawaue Junichi, Secretary-General visited the temporary accommodation facility for Ukrainians. They visited the Japanese language classes, hearing rooms, guest rooms, dining venues, etc. They talked directly with Ukrainian evacuees in that opportunity.At the meeting, a Ukrainian evacuee told them, "I am able to experience Japanese culture and the kindness of the Japanese people, which makes me feel calm." Another one expressed "I can speak Japanese, so I want to help my fellow refugees as an interpreter." FWEAP will continue to be committed to support Ukrainians so that they can stay in Japan with peace of mind.
Other Activities
2022.06.10
FWEAP representatives attended the meeting hosted by the NPO "Cambodia Support Center"
Mr. JUN-ICHI KAWAUE, newly appointed Deputy Director-General of FWEAP and others from the Foundation attended the meeting hosted by the Cambodia Support Center in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 22, 2022.The Cambodia Support Center is a community organization newly formed by a joint effort of 10 different Cambodian community organizations which expand activities in various parts of Japan. The organization is said to be planning to organize some activities such as Cambodian-style Buddhist ceremonies, inheritance of Cambodian traditional culture, learning of Khmer Language, life consultation among Cambodian communities and so on. Many leaders of Cambodian Communities from Kanagawa, Gunma, and Tochigi prefectures attended the meeting.In addition, H.E. Mr. TUY LY, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cambodia to Japan, who has already submitted the letter of credential to the Emperor of Japan on March 10, also attended the meeting. Mr. Tuy Ly made a speech explaining on recent Cambodian economic growth and COVID-19 situation in the country. Following him, Mr. Kawaue, representing FWEAP, mentioned several activities made by FWEAP for settled refugees such as Emergency Food Assistance, Discussion Meeting among refugee community representatives and so on.FWEAP will continue to cooperate in various activities so that the refugee community can play an active role in Japanese society.
Other Activities
2021.10.12
Visit to resettled refugee children's supplementary classroom
On October 11th, 2021, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP visited to resettled refugee children's supplementary classroom named "Raku-kou".It is managed by Support 21, a social welfare foundation for refugees, returnees from China and Nikkeis (Japanese descendants),etc. to settle down in Japan. FWEAP has supported the foundation since 2021. On the day, He observed how teachers and student volunteers individually instruct the children.In addition, He exchanged opinions with Ms. Keiko Takahashi, President of the Support 21 about the support learning for foreign children and students.PhotoFrom Left, Mr. Kazuhiko Anzai, Advisor to the President, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, Ms. Keiko Takahashi, President of the Support 21, Ms. Jinbo, Instructor, Mr. Takeuchi, staff of Support 21
Other Activities
2021.03.11
Vietnamese traditional event – Celebratory exchange of Vietnam National Foundation Day –
March 10th of the lunar calendar is the anniversary of the death of King Hung, the founder of Vietnam, and is one of the most important holidays in Vietnam. According to Vietnamese folklore, King Hung was the hero who founded the first country in Vietnam called “Van Lan” in 2879 BC and is a symbol of the unification of the multi-ethnic country. The date of this festival changes every year due to the nature of the lunar calendar, and on Sunday, April 18th, the “Vietnamese Association of Japan (VAJ)” had a celebratory exchange at a meeting place in Ota-ku, Tokyo. This year’s event was held on a smaller scale to combat the spread of the coronavirus infection, but the traditional Vietnamese ancestral worship ritual was quite spectacular. Participating as guests, Mr. Ogawa, Director General and Ms. Kawai, Director of the 2nd Operation Division of the FWEAP, Mr. Fukiura, Special Advisor and Ms. Yanase, Chairperson of the Association for Aid and Relief, Japan, and Mr. Suzuki, General Secretary of the Commission for the Solidarity with the Asian Underprivileged. After the ancestor worship ceremony and speech from the organizers and guests, a panel discussion on the stability of the South China Sea and the surrounding area and an annual activity report of VAJ was held. Mr. Mikami, VAJ Acting ChairmanMr. Ogawa, FWEAP Director General
Other Activities
2020.09.29
Cambodian seasonal event: the harvest festival
Every November in Cambodia, a harvest festival is held for three days before and after the full moon for the purpose of appreciating the blessings of nature. Cambodian refugees observe the holiday as well, and this year in Japan, the festival was held at a meeting place in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture by the “Cambodia Community in Japan (CCJ)“.Held on September 27, it was attended by the Cambodian Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mr. Ratchana, FWEAP’s President Dr. Fujiwara, RHQ’s General Director Mr. Iso, the official members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Hiratsuka City as well as the many Cambodians living in Japan. Following the guest greetings, an Om Bok was made according to Cambodian tradition and distributed to all participants. Om Bok is a food made by roasting harvested rice in a pot and crushing it with a rice mill and a cane. It has a cereal-like texture, and is known for its smoked flavor. Om Bok is made as an offering to the temple and many find freshly harvested rice to be especially delicious. This year, for the first time, Om Bok was made using rice grown by Cambodian refugee Mr. Lee, who after studying Japanese at the Yamato Settlement Promotion Center, working for 20 years at a special nursing home. After that, he started cultivating rice in Fujisawa City six years ago by renting a neglected rice field. According to local landowners, the number of uncultivated farmland is steadily increasing because the number of heirs to cultivated farmland is decreasing. Despite this, the local economy of the region began to boom as a result of Mr. Lee’s rice cultivation, which was conducted on a rented plot of land which was 2,400 Tsubo large (7933.87㎡). In the year Mr. Lee started rice cultivation, he received free seedlings, fertilizers, cultivation machines, etc. from the union and received guidance on Japanese-style rice cultivation. In addition to this, Mr. Lee was suggested to participate into the residents’ association and the community cleaning activities of the city. Thanks to that, Mr. Lee was warmly welcomed by the locals without any major troubles. Mr. Lee looks forwards to cultivating three times as many rice fields with his friends next year because there are many requests from Cambodians living in Japan who want to purchase his harvested rice.
Refugee Assistance
2023.05.18
Official visit to the RHQ Support Center by President Fujiwara and board members
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ), a subordinate body of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People（FWEAP), provides resettlement assistance to Convention refugees and third-country resettlement refugees commissioned by the Government of Japan. On May 10th, Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, Mr. Ichiro Fujisaki, Vice President and Ms. Shoko Sasaki, one of the FWEAP’s board members visited the RHQ Support Center in Tokyo, where the resettlement support program is being implemented. Due to the framework change in some contents of the related Cabinet Approval in 2019, governmental refugee reception through the Third-country Resettlement Program has been changed from once a year to twice a year, increasing the number of refugees annually accepted. At the Center, the 21 students in three classes, who entered Japan at the end of March as the 13th group of the Third-country Resettlement Program, are currently taking Japanese language lesson, guidance for living in Japan, and other programs. The visitors toured and observed each class. Following welcome remarks of President Fujiwara, board members and students introduced themselves and communicated each other. Both visitors and students enjoyed friendly and open atmosphere at the classroom visit. The board members also observed an online class of the Convention refugees for those participating from home. Offering classes online makes it easier for Convention refugees living in distant places in Japan to take advantage of the RHQ’s resettlement assistance program. FWEAP will continue to provide support for the settlement of Convention refugees and third-country resettlement refugees so that they can make their fresh start in Japan with peace of minds.
Refugee Assistance
2023.04.18
FY2023 Signing Ceremony for Financial Support for Support21 Social Welfare Foundation Involved in Educational Support for Children of Refugees in Japan.
On April 14, 2023, Ms.Kyoko Takahashi, President of Support21 Social Welfare Foundation (referred to as "Support 21"), and Dr.Masahiro Fujiwara, President of FWEAP, signed a financial assistance agreement for educational support project for children of refugees living in Japan for fiscal year 2023, totaling JPY5,203,520. This project provides educational support to school-aged children and students of third-country resettlement refugees who have been residing in Chiba City since fiscal year 2021. “Support21,” which has a proven track record in educational support activities for refugees, has been opening a supplementary class (called "楽校Rakkou" as its nickname) to provide supplementary learning opportunities. As we enter into our third year in 2023, instructors and an advisor of “Rakkou” will work with parents to further improve the academic abilities of those children and students.
Reports
2023.04.14
Traditional Vietnamese Social Event in celebration of National Foundation Day of Vietnam was held.
In Vietnam, March 10th of the lunar calendar is one of the most important holidays as a day to honor the achievements of the "Hung Kings," the founders of ancient dynasty of Vietnam.According to Vietnamese folklore, the first Hung King was a hero who founded the first Vietnamese dynasty called "Van Lang" State in 2879 B.C., and he was regarded as a symbol of the integration of Vietnam which is known as one of the multi-ethnic nations.The Vietnamese Association in Japan (VAJ) held a social event to celebrate this “National Foundation Day” on Sunday the 9th of April 2023 at one of the meeting places in Ota-Ku, Tokyo. The event began with a traditional Vietnamese ancestor worship ceremony and followed by a memorial ceremony in memory of Mr. Nguyen My Tuan (Taihei Minami), Vice President of VAJ who had devoted his life to the activities of this association and passed away in March this year.At the memorial ceremony, both Secretary Generals, firstly SG of the Commission for the Solidarity with the Asian Underprivileged (CSA) and secondly SG of the Foundation for Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP), Mr. Jun-ichi Kawaue, were introduced as the guests of honor. Both of them made short remarks accordingly at the cerebration. After these ceremonies, a reception followed and a famous vocal band from Southern California, U.S.A. made chorus performance.This social event hosted by VAJ in celebration of National Foundation Day of Vietnam was a precious opportunity for compatriots in Japan and Japanese guests to get together.
Other Activities
2023.03.14
【President Fujiwara paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan 】
PhotoFrom left: President Fujiwara, Ambassador Perera, Mr. Kawaue, Secretary-General at Ambassador Perera’s Office On March 8, 2023, Dr. Fujiwara, President of the Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) and Mr. Kawaue, Secretary-General of the Foundation visited the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (hereinafter called Sri Lanka) to greet with His Excellency, the Ambassador, Mr. E. Rodney M. Perera, who presented his credentials to the Emperor of Japan on January 19 as the newly appointed Ambassador to Japan. Ambassador Perera has worked across all regions of the world as a diplomat. He was the Ambassador to the United States until the end of 2020, coordinating with the U.S. government and international organizations. Sri Lanka has been participating in " The FWEAP Invitation Program for the persons who are being engaged in social and welfare works in Asian countries“ since its 6th program which took place in October 1980. Since then, the FWEAP has established a close relationship with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan through this program. During the above mentioned visit, President Fujiwara explained about “The Special Invitation Program” scheduled to be held in September this year, whereas Ambassador Perera expressed his willingness to consider Sri Lankan participation in this program.
Refugee Assistance
2023.03.01
Discussion with Mr. Ito, UNHCR Representative in Japan
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Mr. Ayaki Ito, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Japan, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, and Mr. Tomoyuki Yoshida, Director-General of the RHQ, for his resent taking up his new post. Ms. Nami Asaka, Senior Protection Officer of the UNHCR Representation in Japan and Mr. Jun-ichi Kawaue, Secretary-General of the FWEAP also attended the session. Representative Ito expressed his appreciation for the continuous cooperation with the UNHCR Japan Office over the years. The both sides renewed their conviction that the cooperative relationship between the FWEAP, the RHQ and UNHCR will be further deepened. Mr. Ito demonstrated his interest to the regular exchange of views with the refugee communities that the Foundation is conducting with the aim to integrate refugees and other foreign residents in an inclusive society, as it has been over 40 years since refugees began to settle in Japan. President Fujiwara expressed his willingness that the Foundation will assist the publicity of the 2nd Global Refugee Forum, which is scheduled to be held in Geneva in December this year, by publishing related articles in its PR magazines.
PR & Publications
2023.02.27
The 46th issue of annual magazine "愛Ai"
The Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) has published the 46th issue of its magazine "愛Ai" for this fiscal year. This issue features the 43rd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan, a meeting held on the same day to exchange views with refugees settled in Japan, the Japanese Language Presentation Contest held as a new event and the FWEAP activities in 2022. --Contents------------------------◆Japanese Society and Acceptance of foreigners: Inclusion through Community Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP ◆The 43rd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan Exchange views with Settled Refugees Award Ceremony ◆Japanese Language Presentation Contest First session: Japan and us Second session: Our Dreams - What we want to create in the future ◆Commemorative tree-planting ceremony by volunteers of settled refugees ◆Cooperation with Japan Branch of Resident Nepali Association and Refugee Communities -Build bridges to Blood Donation Campaign ◆Financial support for remedial classes for third-country resettled refugee children and students ◆Invitation program for social workers from Asian countries in 2022 ◆Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award in 2022 ◆Refugee Assistance Program Overview - Looking Back at the Year 2022 by the RHQ ◆Activities of the Foundation in 2022 ◆Donations and Support Click here to download PDF file. If you would like a free copy, please contact us by email or fax below. e-mail: info@fweap.or.jpFax: 03-3449-0262 *This booklet was published with a grant from the Japan Lottery Association as a social contribution public relations program.
Other Activities
2023.02.06
Mr. Kawaue, Secretary-General of FWEAP attended the celebration event for Sri Lanka Independence Day
Mr. Junichi Kawaue, Secretary-General, FWEAP and Ambassador Perera On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Ｔhe Independence Day Ceremony of Sri Lanka, hosted by Ambassador H.E. Mr. and Mrs. Perera was held in Tokyo, and Secretary-General of FWEAP, Junichi Kawaue attended the ceremony. Ambassador E. Rodney Perera has just submitted the Letter of Credentials to the Emperor of Japan on January 19, 2023. Sri Lanka is one of the Asian countries from which the FWEAP has invited distinguished guests in the social welfare field, and FWEAP has a close relationship with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo through this program. FWEAP hopes to maintain this relationship and contribute to the overall development of friendly and cooperative relations between Sri Lanka and Japan.
Other Activities
2022.12.22
Discussion with Ms.Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General/UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection
From left : Ms. Nacken, Deputy Representative of UNHCR Representation in Japan, Ms. Monique Sokhan, Senior Protection Coodinator of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Dr. Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP, Ms. Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General/UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Mr. Yoshida, Director-General of the RHQ In the afternoon of December 19th, 2022, Dr. Fujiwara Masahiro, President of the FWEAP together with Mr. Yoshida Tomoyuki, the Director-General of the RHQ held a discussion with Ms. Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General/UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection who was visiting Japan. Dr. Fujiwara and Mr. Yoshida explained to Ms. Triggs and her party the detail of Japan’s refugee resettlement assistance provided by Japanese government and carried out by the RHQ under the FWEAP. Ms. Monique Sokhan, Senior Protection Coordinator of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, Deputy Representative and Ms. Nami Asaka, Senior Protection Officer both from the UNHCR Representation in Japan participated in the discussion. In the morning of the same day, Ms. Triggs and her party visited City of Chiba where they paid a call on City Mayor, Mr. Kamiya Shunichi. Then they also met with resettled refugees from Myanmar and convention refugees from Afghanistan as well as some Ukrainian evacuees residing in the city. The RHQ Director-General Mr. Yoshida explained that the resettled refugee whom Ms. Triggs met in Chiba was in leadership position at his workplace and he maintained a stable lifestyle. Mr. Yoshida furthermore added that Afghan convention refugees were participating in “online” settlement support program organized by the RHQ since they lived in different cities in Japan including City of Chiba. Ms. Triggs praised that Japan`s resettlement and settlement support program was conducted in integrated manner since it assisted not only Japanese language education and lifestyle guidance but also provided health care and job placement. She also appreciated the program`s consecutive follow-up support for daily lives and language learning after resettlement. Attentive to the details, she commented that all these supports provided in Japan were unparalleled by other countries. Further the discussion, Dr. Fujiwara introduced the FWEAP`s original undertakings which aim to craft an inclusive society with foreign residents, based upon the fact that more than 12,000 refugees had settled in Japan since Japan started accepting Indochinese refugees. For that end, the FWEAP provides financial aid to the activities such as mutual self-assistance among foreign communities, human resource development of individuals to bridge Japanese and foreigners through the event of “Japanese language presentation contests”. It also includes the assistance to “supplementary classes” which would improve learning abilities of refugee children and students, emphasizing that the poor studying ability of refugee children, many of whom face difficulty to keep up with their schoolwork in Japan, is an urgent issue because it affects their future. Ms. Triggs presented UNHCR ideas of unprecedented approach to refugee support such as education pathways and employment pathways. In response, Dr. Fujiwara elaborated that accepting foreign labor was expected as a solution to the labor shortage in this society and to this end the creation of multicultural inclusive society, by which refugees and other foreign nationals might be adapted into Japanese society without feeling discomfort, would be even more important in near future. He also expressed that the FWEAP and the RHQ would further collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Japanese government measures in accordance with directions of its refugee policies. At the end of discussion, Ms. Triggs mentioned “the Global Refugee Forum 2023” to be held in Geneva and expressed her expectation for renewed contributions of Japanese government as one of co-chair countries, as well as those of non-government stakeholders like the FWEAP.
Publications & Videos
Publications & Videos
PR Magazine
2023.02.27
The 46th issue of its magazine "Ai"
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PR Magazine
2022.10.30
Extra issue of "Ai" 2022 (Vol.11)
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PR Magazine
2022.02.28
The 45th issue of its magazine "Ai"
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PR Magazine
2021.12.14
Extra issue of "Ai" 2021
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PR Magazine
2021.02.02
The 44th issue of its magazine "Ai"
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PR Magazine
2021.02.02
Extra issue of "Ai" 2021
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PR Magazine
2020.02.02
Extra issue of "Ai" 2020
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PR Magazine
2019.02.02
The 43rd issue of its magazine "Ai"
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Video & Slide Show
2023.02.27
【You Tube】The 3rd Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan
https://youtu.be/ev7hZ1HkZ10
Video & Slide Show
2022.02.17
YouTube -The 42th Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan (Digest Version)-
On December 5th, 2021, FWEAP held "The 42th Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan". https://youtu.be/mET-MH-zs3Y
Video & Slide Show
2020.11.20
YouTube -Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan 2020-
On November 15th, 2020, FWEAP held Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan. https://youtu.be/j9S8aQyrY4w
Video & Slide Show
2023.02.27
【You Tube】The 3rd Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan
https://youtu.be/ev7hZ1HkZ10
PR Magazine
2023.02.27
The 46th issue of its magazine "Ai"
Click here to download PDF file.
PR Magazine
2022.10.30
Extra issue of "Ai" 2022 (Vol.11)
Click here to download PDF file.
PR Magazine
2022.02.28
The 45th issue of its magazine "Ai"
Click here to download PDF file.
Video & Slide Show
2022.02.17
YouTube -The 42th Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan (Digest Version)-
On December 5th, 2021, FWEAP held "The 42th Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan". https://youtu.be/mET-MH-zs3Y
PR Magazine
2021.12.14
Extra issue of "Ai" 2021
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PR Magazine
2021.02.02
The 44th issue of its magazine "Ai"
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PR Magazine
2021.02.02
Extra issue of "Ai" 2021
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About us
About us
The Foundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (FWEAP) is a public interest incorporated foundation with a history more than 50 years. We are engaged in projects to invite officials engaging in social welfare activities from 17 Asian countries to Japan, to support refugees, and to provide financial aids for supporting socially vulnerable people.
Our Project
Our Project
FWEAP Secretariat
Officais Invitation Program
Tsudoi Festival for Refugees
Class for Refugee Chilrden
Assistance for Refugees
Discussion with Refugees
Multi Language information
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Other Activities
Refugee Assistance Headquarters
The Refugee Assistance Headquarters is a part of the FWEAP and is carrying out activities to support refugees to settle in Japan under commission by the Government of Japan such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
International Organizations, Goverment Offices, Local Governments
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Local governments, etc.
Private groups
Private groups
- Association for Supporting Refugees' Settlement in KANAGAWA
- Support21 Social Welfare Foundation
- Japan Lottery Association
Refugee community
Refugee community
- Japan Lottery Association
- Vietnam Catholic Community in Japan
- Vietnamese Community at Catholic Isesaki Church
- Laos Association in Japan
- Cambodia Cultural Center
- Vietnam Volunteer Group in Kanagawa
- Vietnamese Community at Catholic Isesaki Church
- Support Center for Cambodian Children
- Burmese Rohingya Association in Japan
- PEACE (Japan-Myanmar minority friendship group)