Japan International Volunteer Center
- Japan International Volunteer Center
"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 [ [http://www.janic.org/en/directory/063-jvc.html Directory of Japanese NGO] ] .
The Center works in Cambodia, Vietnam [ [http://www.mekonginfo.org/mrc_en/contact.nsf/71f713d169e7d248802565d500595329/0b7f67fcc8cf682fc7256601007106cf?OpenDocument Mekong Info] ] , 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.
References
External links
* [http://www.ngo-jvc.net/en/ Japan International Volunteer Center Web-site]
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