The Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC) is a non-profit, non-partisan networking NGO founded in 1987 by a group of NGO leaders who saw the need to better coordinate activities in Japanese society and facilitate communication with overseas groups.

* foster closer relations among Japanese NGOs engaged in international cooperation;
* strengthen capacity of NGOs and the promotion of social responsibility initiative;
* encourage networking among domestic and international NGOs and related organizations;
* encourage dialogue between NGOs and other sectors of society;
* deepen Japanese public understanding of and support for NGO activities and international cooperation;
* conduct research on NGOs and international cooperation.

A global society where people are liberated from hunger, poverty and violation of human right,where people live in harmony with nature, where people are assured of equal and fair opportunities for participation in deciding directions of their society, and where people mutually respect diverse cultures and values, while living together.

JANIC's Mission

* To promote networking and collaborative activities among citizens' organizations (NGOs) engaged in international cooperation.
* To strengthen the institutional capability of NGOs in carrying out their missions.
* To disseminate information and knowledge concerning people's living conditions in developing regions of the world and the impact of pablic's way of life on these people.
* To enlighten the general public on the role of NGOs and encourage them to participate in NGO activities in any form.

Some of its activities include: promoting partnership among NGOs, promoting accountability and social responsibility of NGOs, conducting training and seminars for NGO staff and managers, providing the services of its NGO Information and Resource Center, conducting public seminar on NGOs, conducting research and advocacy on global issues, ODA policy and NGO support schemes, and providing information and advisory services to local governments, business sector, labor unions, media, and other groups which are interested in NGO activities.

For more details on JANIC's governamce, you can refer to the "Regulations for Members of JANIC" and "Code of Conduct for NGOs"