Emergency Assistance
Even after the endorsement of Juba Peace Agreement in 2018, one-third of the population in South Sudan remains displaced due to insecurity and flood. Despite state finances depending on oil revenues, oilfield development, on the contrary, has had a profound impact on people’s livelihoods. In the oilfield areas of Unity State, residents have been violently...
Activities in Japan
The various issues in the world that we wish to resolve are closely interconnected across national borders. We will work together as citizens to address the ongoing conflicts, environmental destruction, and various human rights violations. We will expand the circle of international cooperation by continuing to reach out to as many people as possible, encouraging...
Activities in Laos
In Laos, approximately 70% of the working population is engaged in agriculture, and many people live benefiting from its abundant natural resources. The natural bounty obtained from common resources (commons) such as land, forests, and rivers provides daily food and serves as support during emergencies. Furthermore, it functions as the basis of cultural and social...
Activities in Yemen
The civil war between Ansar Allah (the Houthis) and the interim government has been ongoing since 2015. According to the United Nations, as of 2024, many children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition, and 39% of school-age children (ages 6–15) are not attending school. Located in the southwest, Taiz sits on the...
Activities in South Africa
In South Africa, about 60% of the population struggles in poverty while the unemployment rate among the younger generations exceeds 50%. With 7.1 million people testing HIV-positive, by far the largest number in the world, the country continues to see “AIDS orphans” who lost their parents due to HIV/AIDS. Lacking fundamental support from adults in...
Activities in Palestine
The ongoing occupation continues to threaten the human rights and lives of Palestinians. Women also face other difficulties such as domestic violence and restriction on activities outside the home in a “patriarchal, male-dominated Arab society.” JVC works to help women and youths achieve social and economic independence in East Jerusalem that is a strong conservative...
Activities in Korea
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) became a divided nation in the context of Japan’s colonial rule. Although Japan and North Korea are neighboring countries, Japan still has no diplomatic relations with North Korea, and the “threat theory” remains strong. Relations between North and South Korea...
Activities in Sudan
Two years have passed since the outbreak of military clashes in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). However, we still see fighting in various regions throughout Sudan. According to a UN report, there are about 8.6 million internally displaced persons, and more than 3.8 million refugees abroad....
Research and Advocacy
As symbolized by the policies of the Trump administration in the United States, there is a growing global trend to prioritize one’s own interests and even to become more defiant, without considering the long-term perspective of aspiring for a desirable world. Outright violence, exploitation, and conflict are driven by profit, and the monopolization of wealth...
