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Japan

Japanese Civilian and Self Defense Force Medical Experts Help Victims at the Epicenter of Haiti’s Earthquake

Medical staffs from the Japan Disaster Relief system and the country’s Self Defense Force are continuing to work around the clock at ‘ground zero’ in Haiti’s earthquake zone to help some of hundreds of thousands of survivors.

Japanese medical staff help survivors of a 2006 earthquake in Indonesia.

Kobe, Japan

Natural Disasters Cause More Death and Destruction than Armed Conflicts

Nations across the world must accelerate their efforts, both individually and collectively to combat increasing numbers of catastrophes caused by global warming, according to JICA Senior Vice-President.

One  'freed' trafficked girl makes teddy bears under the guidance of senior JICA volunteers.

Thailand

Tackling One of the World’s Most Notorious, but Lucrative, Crimes

JICA assists Thailand to combat the multi-billion dollar trade in the trafficking of women, children and men around the world

Alexandria: The citadel of one of the ancient world's most important cities.

Egypt

One of World’s Ancient Wonders Learns Modern Japanese Transportation Techniques

The Egyptian city of Alexandria is developing a new airport to service industry and tourists and JICA is helping to train key personnel.

Volunteer Chie Shimizu and Rwandan villagers make soap for a micro-finance project.

Rwanda

Turning Oil and Avocado into Profits

Rwandan villagers make soap to enrich their daily lives a little

THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

Sadako Ogata

Japan's foreign assistance to poor countries is more important than ever.

Sadako Ogata

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