Good Neighbors Japan is a certified NPO that works to protect the hearts and bodies of children in Japan and abroad as a member of Good Neighbors, an international NGO active in more than 40 countries. Donations are eligible for tax deductions.
Good Neighbors International was founded in South Korea in 1991. Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, it carries out support to protect children's rights and community development in Asia, Africa, Latin America and elsewhere. In Japan, its "Overseas Child Sponsor" program supports the growth of children in developing countries in both heart and body.
Within Japan, it runs the food support program "Good Gohan," which began in 2017, and the learning support program "Good Space." In 2023 it also started "Good Gohan" in Kyushu. Its latest news includes an emergency donation drive for flooding in Nepal and its participation in Global Festa JAPAN 2026.
Key points
- The "Overseas Child Sponsor" program that watches over children in developing countries
- The domestic food support program "Good Gohan" and learning support program "Good Space"
- Emergency aid and development assistance during disasters and conflicts
Why this organization deserves attention
A notable feature is that it supports both children overseas and households in need in Japan. Its work at home and abroad is linked by the same aim of protecting children.
It offers many ways to take part, including monthly and one-time donations, donations of food and goods, and volunteering. For people who want to help children, it seems easy to find a method that suits them.
Editor's comment
Children in faraway countries and children in our own neighborhoods all need a place where they can feel safe. Good Neighbors Japan's work gives us a chance to look at both.
Why not start by looking at the activities and ways to take part on the official website?