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ZWC_yamada Thank you for your continued support of APFS's activities. Thanks to your support, APFS was able to carry out its activities successfully in 2014.
APFS launched the "Path to Hope Project" in June 2014. In Japanese society, there are many people whose existence is forgotten and who cannot speak out, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and undocumented immigrants. The "Path to Hope Project" aims to create a tolerant society where everyone can live comfortably.
The "Path to Hope Project" focuses particularly on undocumented foreign residents, aiming to amplify their voices. We strive to create a tolerant society where undocumented immigrants can live more easily. We will work hand-in-hand with the elderly, people with disabilities, and others to expand our network of support.
From August to November 2014, as the first phase of the project, we undertook a "mass petition to local assemblies." We submitted petitions to 36 local assemblies, mainly in municipalities where undocumented foreign residents reside, requesting them to "regularize long-term undocumented foreign residents and submit opinions calling for the creation of a society where everyone can have hope." The project was widely reported on NHK General's "NEWS 7" and "NEWS WEB" (an interactive news program using Twitter that airs from 11:30 PM). We received a large number of opinions, both for and against, regarding the treatment of undocumented foreign residents. We were able to bring to light the problems faced by undocumented foreign residents, which have been largely "forgotten" until now, to society.
In addition, women from multicultural families are taking the "Introductory Training Course for Care Workers." Through women's career development, we aim to enable them to live with more "hope" in Japanese society. We are also conducting on-site research with Bangladeshi migrants who previously worked in Japan. We are gathering their voices to find out what "hope" meant to them.
Furthermore, from December 8th to 10th, we will be operating the "Foreigners' Human Rights Hotline" in conjunction with Human Rights Week. Amidst the spread of hate speech and the U.S. State Department's criticism that the technical intern training program is a breeding ground for human trafficking, we aim to raise awareness of the protection of foreigners' human rights in Japanese society.
APFS currently receives consultations from individuals of 29 nationalities. Many individuals turn to APFS for help as a last resort, and it is necessary to continue our consultation activities. However, interest in foreign residents from the national government, local governments, and companies is still low, making it difficult to receive support. Without the support of everyone who has been cheering us on from the beginning, APFS would not be able to continue operating.
We are very sorry to have to ask for your help again, but we would be grateful if you could contribute a donation. The donations we receive will be used carefully to support our foreign residents.
1. Donations from the post office
Please fill out the following information on the "Payment Slip" at your nearest post office and send your donation through the post office counter.
Postal transfer account: 00130-6-485104
Subscriber name: "APFS"
*Please write "Donation" in the comments section.
2. Online donations
You can also make a donation by credit card through the following website. Please feel free to use this service.
https://apfs.jp/donate/