Japan International Volunteer Center

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Japan International Volunteer Center - an international non-governmental organization providing assistance in community development, peace exchange and emergency relief in 10 countries/regions of Asia and Africa. Established in 1980 and based in Tokyo, Japan[1].

The Center works in Cambodia, Vietnam[2], Laos, Thailand, South Africa, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Korea, Sudan. Its projects are supported in the spheres of agriculture, water provision, forest preservation/utilization, children's education, peace building, emergency relief.

Japan International Volunteer Center also initiated or participates in some networking campaigns, including:

  • Japan Campaign to Ban Landmines (JCBL),
  • People's Forum on Cambodia, Japan,
  • Relief Campaign Committee for Children,
  • ODA (Official Development Assistance) reform network.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Directory of Japanese NGO
  2. ^ Mekong Info

[edit] External links

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