This week, international cooperation NGOs working in areas affected by conflict and disaster released a series of reports. It was also a week with news of corporate donations and events where students and citizens could encounter international cooperation.
[Venezuela earthquake emergency response] 3.5 months after the disaster, assistance has reached more than 160,000 people
From the editors: World Vision Japan reports that, 3.5 months after the Venezuela earthquake, its assistance has reached more than 160,000 people. It shows that emergency relief is continuing.
Rohingya refugee community support project: changes emerging in the lives of residents who received health education
From the editors: Médecins du Monde Japan reports that changes are emerging in the lives of residents in Rohingya refugee communities who received health education. It introduces the results of steady, grassroots work.
Standing by foreign residents affected by disaster whom aid struggles to reach: the Kumamoto earthquakes
From the editors: AAR Japan (Association for Aid and Relief, Japan) shares its experience of supporting foreign residents affected by the Kumamoto earthquakes, whom aid had difficulty reaching. It is an occasion to think about supporting people who tend to be left behind in disasters.
Cybozu, Inc. donates 5 million yen to certified NPO Terra Renaissance’s “Former Child Soldiers Return and Reintegration Project”
From the editors: The article reports that a company donated 5 million yen to Terra Renaissance’s “Former Child Soldiers Return and Reintegration Project.” It is a boost for work that supports former child soldiers in returning to society.
“Translated picture books” made by Japanese parents and children travel overseas — Shanti Volunteer Association’s initiative: “Read with care until they fall apart…”
From the editors: The article introduces the Shanti Volunteer Association’s initiative to deliver “translated picture books” made by parents and children in Japan to children overseas. It conveys how carefully the books are being read.
[Wed., Nov. 25] Piece of Syria information session | Creating a peaceful future for Syria through education — what lies ahead, as seen from our latest visit to Syria
From the editors: Piece of Syria, which works to build Syria’s future through education, announces an information session on November 25. It appears that a report on its latest visit to Syria will also be shared.
Five university students learn about international cooperation in Laos, also visiting an elementary school for exchange
From the editors: The article reports that five university students learned about international cooperation in Laos and visited an elementary school for exchange. It suggests the trip was a learning opportunity on the ground for young people.
Becoming one across language barriers at a karaoke contest — Kagawa International Festa 2026
From the editors: The article describes how participants came together across language barriers at a karaoke contest during “Kagawa International Festa 2026.” International exchange in the community is spreading in an enjoyable way.
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