While peace is all of those things, it is also a state of being.  One without internal peace will strive to destroy the peace around them.  Today, on International Day of Peace, let’s focus on peace and consider our role in how it can be achieved. 

We provide behind-the-scenes support to NPOs working to solve social issues, helping them to fully utilize their capabilities. We will create opportunities for seniors to fully utilize their abilities and actively participate in society.

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.

Humanitarian efforts.  Humanitarian intervention.  In some capacity, we’ve heard the word ‘humanitarian’, especially in times of conflict or disaster.  It’s common for people to become desensitized when they’re constantly exposed to something.  Well, allow me to break you out of that fog as I reintroduce you to the thing that resides within us all: humanity.  

Making sure that no child is left behind, Hikari Naito, joined Chance for Children because of her own childhood experiences! We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview her about her mission, what inspired her to join Chance For Children, and how we all can support this amazing cause.

わっぱの会は、社会福祉法人共生福祉会・NPO法人わっぱの会を運営しています。共生共働の社会をめざして日々活動しています。福祉のお仕事に興味ある方、ご応募お待ちしています！ Wappa no Kai operates the social welfare corporation Kyosei Fukushikai and the NPO Wappa no Kai. We work every day to create a society where people can live and work together. If you are interested in working in the welfare industry, we look forward to your application!

"On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities, and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations. This year, we honor hope, the kind you give with every drop of blood. Because millions of patients around the

Human Rights Now (HRN) is an international human rights NGO based in Japan. It was established in 2006 by a group of human rights professionals, including lawyers, researchers, journalists, and citizens, to eradicate serious human rights violations that continue to occur around the world. Based on internationally established human rights standards, Human Rights Now works to eliminate human rights violations across borders, starting from Japan, with the aim of creating a fair