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Launch of "Japanese Language and Career Support Program for Immigrants, Refugees, and Educationally Disadvantaged Individuals"

NPO法人日本語とエクスチェンジの会

Since FY2022, NPO Japanese and Language Exchange Group (located in Osaka City, Representative: Rimi Makino) has been providing Japanese language education and employment support for Ukrainian refugees as the Nippon Foundation-subsidized project.

In FY2024, the program provided Japanese language lessons to 5 students and employment support to 3 students, one of whom was awarded a contract with JETRO.


In May 2025, we plan to launch a new subsidized project, "Japanese Language and Career Support Program for Immigrants, Refugees, and Educationally Disadvantaged Individuals". The project will expand the scope of support, which was previously limited to refugees from Ukraine, to include immigrants and refugees from all over the world.


Click here for the donation page: https://for-good.net/project/1002042


Specifically, we plan to provide the following support to those who have been forced to leave their home countries, including Afghanistan, Palestine, Myanmar, and Syria.



Provide Japanese language education (from beginner level to business level)

Provide Japanese language education (from beginner level to business level), including conversation skills necessary for daily life and employment, and preparation for the JLPT.


Providing employment support

Resume writing, interview practice, seminars on employment culture in Japan, etc.


■Support for daily life and culture

Promoting connections with the local community and understanding of the Japanese system


2024年度事業レッスン風景 1

Lesson 1 of the project in FY2024

2024年度事業レッスン風景 2

Lesson 2 of the project in FY2024


This project aims to help those who are taking a new step forward in Japan to live a secure life and envision an independent future through "language" and "support".


However, due to a reduction in grant funding, your donation is essential for the continuation of the project.

Immigrants and refugees fleeing conflict and persecution and trying to start a new life in Japan face many difficulties, including language barriers, cultural differences, and difficulties in finding work. In particular, those from Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Palestine, and other countries who have been forced to leave their home countries are in urgent need of support to build a foundation for their lives in Japan.



Outline of the NPO

Company name: NPO Nihongo to Xchange no Kai (Association of Japanese Language and Exchange)

Representative: Rimi Makino, President

Location: 1-6-17-203 Sumiyoshi Higashi-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 658-0052

Establishment : October 1, 2020

Business: Social education/international cooperation

URL : https://npojexgroup.jimdosite.com/

      https://www.npo-homepage.go.jp/npoportal/detail/115011038

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