Promote partnership among NGOs
・Coordinate meetings and foster collaboration among NGOs.
・Strengthen networks with regional and thematic NGO networks in Japan.
・Engage with international networks such as FORUS, ADA, ADN, CIVICUS, Bond, and InterAction.
Research and Advocacy
・Serve as a focal point and secretariat for formal dialogues between Japanese NGOs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
・Conduct research and advocacy on global issues, focusing on SDGs (especially Goals 16 and 17), “Enabling Environment for CSOs,” and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
・Coordinate Japanese NGO delegations for global fora such as the UN General Assembly and G7/G20 Summits.
Strengthen Capacity and Social Responsibility of NGOs
・Provide capacity-building opportunities through specialized training programs for NGO staff.
・Revitalize NGO activities:
– Facilitate JANIC Working Groups (WGs), where NGOs voluntarily gather to share knowledge and address common challenges.
– Provide a shared workspace and manage an “Incubation Center” within the JANIC office.
・Enhance the Quality and Accountability (Q&A) of NGOs:
– Collaborate with JQAN (Quality and Accountability Network Japan) to promote international standards (e.g., CHS).
– Collaborate with JaNISS (Japan NGO Initiative for Safety and Security) to strengthen security management and advocacy.
Promote Support and Citizen Participation
・Co-organize “Global Festa JAPAN,” the nation’s largest annual international cooperation event, in partnership with MOFA and JICA.
・Raise public awareness through lectures and booth exhibitions at various events.
・Manage and update the “NGO Directory,” a comprehensive database of Japanese NGOs.
Foster Cross-Sectoral Partnerships
・Bridge the gap between NGOs and diverse stakeholders, including local governments, private enterprises, and labor unions.
・Provide strategic advice and information to catalyze grassroots international voluntary activities.
・Serve as a platform for collective action through our roles as secretariat for:
– The NGO-Labor Union International Collaboration Forum (since 2004)
– The NGO-Business Partnership Promotion Network (since 2008)
