What is Refugees International Japan?
Refugees International Japan is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to assist refugees who have lost everything as a result of war and conflict. Operating out of Tokyo, we are staffed entirely by volunteers from the Japanese and international communities. Refugees International Japan channels project funds through experienced organizations already working with refugees out in the field, ensuring that assistance goes quickly and directly to where it is most needed.
Choosing Projects: Feed, Shelter, Educate
Our approach to selecting projects is based on three fundamental, yet interlinked tenets: feed, shelter, and educate. In situations of war and conflict, refugees lose everything. Their road back home is a long path from initial survival to rebuilding and preparation for final repatriation. Funding programs that provide food, clean water, shelter and sanitation represents the difference between life and death. Funding programs that provide education, skills and training empowers refugees to rebuild their own shattered communities.
Refugees International Japan funds projects for emergency situations, provides assistance to meet basic survival needs, supports pilot schemes and distributes grants for training and education. We work only with organizations who have experience and credibility in the field and assess all grant applications against strict funding criteria. Recipients of funds must provide references, audited accounts and written reports. Refugees International Japan will undertake field visits to assess a situation at first hand.
President's Message
Conflict around the world gives rise to large displacements of communities causing death, injury, loss and trauma to millions of innocent people. Refugees face hunger, unsanitary conditions and economic insecurity. Lack of economic power deprives people of human dignity, something we are all entitled to. In addition, conflict disrupts world trade and creates huge imbalances internationally.
In a country that is dependent on other nations for commodities these conflicts can be of huge significance. We can all help the victims of conflict rebuild their lives and sense of well-being and provide the opportunities for a return to peace and understanding in their communities.
Refugees International Japan funds projects around the world that assist and empower displaced communities through the provision of shelter, food and education. Refugees International Japan targets funds to longer term sustainable programs that help families regain their self-respect and prepare for the return home. In times of crisis we can also send urgently needed funds for emergency relief.
We encourage you to learn more about our work through the website or attending our events. This will give you confidence in our programs and the assurance that your donations will go to a good cause.
Jane Best MBE, President and CEO