In Japan, the J-FUN, formerly known as PARinAC, process started in earnest in late 1995 with some 25 members. Since then, it has served as a forum for dialogue in Japan for Japan-based Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) which are UNHCR implementing partners and/or which have an interest in refugee issues. The aim of J-FUN Japan has been to increase information exchange and coordination between Japan-based NGOs and UNHCR, with the ultimate objective being greater involvement of Japan-based NGOs in UNHCR operations. The J-Fun Forum is led by the National Focal Point – elected for a two-year term from among the NGO partners – and supported by a UNHCR official from Office in Tokyo. There is no regular budget with which to operate, but resources have generally been forthcoming from both public and private sectors as required.

As of today, there are some 33 Japan-based NGOs that have participated in the J-FUN process. This directory however includes only 14 of those which provided their information. As this exercise is intended to be updated regularly, it is hoped that future editions will include information about a growing number of Japan-based NGOs.

Tokyo, January 2011

 

List of Japan-Based NGOs under J-FUN whose Staffing List and Organizational Profile are provided in the Directory Association for Aid and Relief (AAR) Japan Association of Medical Doctors for ASIA (AMDA) BHN Association Bridge Asia Japan (BAJ) International Social Service Japan (ISSJ) Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) Japan Emergency NGOS (JEN) Japan International Volunteers Center (JVC) Japanese Red Cross Society (JRC) Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) Refugee Assistance Headqurters (RHQ) Save the Children Japan (SCJ) Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) World Vision Japan