The Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC) is a network NGO whose regular members are Japan's international cooperation NGOs. It promotes collaboration among NGOs and with government, companies, labor unions and local governments, aiming to maximize the power of NGOs and speed up solutions to social issues.
Its work rests on three pillars: policy advocacy and awareness-raising, promoting collaboration across sectors, and strengthening NGO organizations. It has 122 regular member organizations (as of July 2026) and takes part in frameworks such as the regular NGO-Ministry of Foreign Affairs consultations.
Its website shares information from member NGOs on events and recruitment, explanations of the SDGs, and materials related to policy advocacy. Awards it has received, including the Foreign Minister's Commendation in 2009, are also listed.
Key points
- A network NGO of Japanese international cooperation NGOs, with 122 regular members
- Three pillars: policy advocacy, cross-sector collaboration and NGO capacity building
- Widely shares member NGOs' events and openings and explanations of the SDGs on its website
Why this organization's work stands out
For individual NGOs to succeed in the field, they also need policy engagement, partnerships and a solid organizational base. JANIC supports exactly this part of the picture.
Because information on many NGOs is gathered in one place, it is also a good starting point for anyone looking for an organization to get involved with.
Editor's comment
Learning about this "NGO for NGOs" role helps us see how broad the field of international cooperation is.
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