National Network for an Inclusive Future (NANIF)
JCIE has launched the National Network for an Inclusive Future, which aims to support the establishment of regional platforms to discuss the acceptance and settlement of foreigners throughout Japan. With support from the Toyota Foundation, JCIE will work with local governments, councils, NPOs, companies, media, and other Japanese organizations tackling obstacles to foreign talent and multicultural coexistence in local communities.
Facilitating Philanthropy Program
The US-Japan Philanthropy Initiative handles charitable donations from US-based individuals and corporations in the manner of a donor-advised fund, accepting recommendations about organizations the donor prefers to support, then conducting due diligence to decide whether to make a grant to the suggested organization or others that advance the aims of the donation.
Diverse Roots, Inclusive Society Program
JCIE has launched the Diverse Roots, Inclusive Society initiative to build the social infrastructure needed to build a more inclusive Japanese society that can fully support youths with foreign roots. JCIE will act as a funding organization to provide grants that support the types of educational support, employment support, etc., that youths with foreign roots require.
WEBINAR | The Lancet Special Papers Series on Japan’s Future Health [VIDEO AVAILABLE]
JCIE held a webinar to mark the publication of the Japan Special Papers in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific, examining Japan’s health system and the reforms needed to address emerging challenges. This webinar provided a platform to discuss how Japan and its Asian partners can jointly shape resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems for the future.
Fireside Chat | Perspectives from Japan on US-China Relations
JCIE USA will host an intimate fireside chat featuring two leading experts on China from Japan to examine the latest insights from Japan on the state of US-China relations as well as the implications of the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit, expected to take place on September 24 in Washington DC, for Japan, US-Japan relations, and the allies’ national and economic security.
WEBINAR | The Role of Civil Society in Japan’s Evolving Multicultural Landscape: Japan’s Immigration Politics and Policy – Roles of Japanese NGOs in Refugee Assistance
On September 23, JCIE USA will host a webinar featuring Japanese NGOs specializing in refugee assistance to discuss on how politics and policies impact refugees.
WEBINAR | The Role of Civil Society in Japan’s Evolving Multicultural Landscape: Supporting Youth with Foreign Roots in Japan
On September 15, JCIE USA hosted a webinar about education and employment support for children and youth with foreign roots in Japan from the perspectives of Japanese NGOs, highlighting their experiences, approaches, and lessons-learned.
US Congressional Staff Exchange Alumni Interview with Chris Ringer
JCIE USA’s alumni interview series features alumni of our US Congressional Staff Exchange Program. This interview highlights Chris Ringer, an alumnus of our 2023 US Congressional Staff Exchange delegation.
US Congressional Staff Exchange Alumni Interview with Steven Clark
JCIE USA is excited to launch a new interview series featuring alumni of our US Congressional Staff Exchange Program. Our first interview is with Steven Clark, an alumnus of our 2023 US Congressional Staff Exchange.
US Congressional Staff Exchange Alumni Interview with Jon Carter
JCIE USA is excited to launch a new interview series featuring alumni of our US Congressional Staff Exchange Program. Our second interview is with Jon Carter, an alumnus of our 2024 US Congressional Staff Exchange delegation.