{"id":29126,"date":"2023-02-17T06:30:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unesco-school.mext.go.jp\/schools\/?page_id=29126"},"modified":"2024-03-29T11:12:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T02:12:04","slug":"the-national-federation-ofunesco-associations-in-japan-nfuaj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unesco-school.mext.go.jp\/schools\/en\/aspnet-partners\/the-national-federation-ofunesco-associations-in-japan-nfuaj\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Federation of UNESCO Associations in JAPAN (NFUAJ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On 19 July 1947, the world’s first non-governmental UNESCO association was established in Sendai. The National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan (NFUAJ), constituting various regional UNESCO associations, was subsequently established in 1948. NFUAJ concurrently promotes the non-governmental UNESCO movement while upholding the UNESCO constitution. Comprising approximately 270 UNESCO associations and clubs throughout Japan, this non-governmental organization (NGO) aims to achieve the objectives of international peace as well as the common welfare of mankind through grassroots activities in Japan and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

World Terakoya Movement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The World Terakoya Movement targets individuals who are deprived of education due to reasons such as poverty, conflict, and gender. By creating physical spaces and opportunities for learning in developing countries, this movement also helps said individuals to develop the mental strength and courage to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Heritage Activities\u30fbHeritage for the Future Movement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The variety of World Heritage Activities, as well as the Heritage for the Future Movement, seek to raise awareness about, and preserve and protect, precious Japanese world heritage properties. These properties encompass cultural and natural heritage sites, which shall be passed on to future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-Disaster Educational Support and Disaster Risk Management in Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In line with initiatives pertaining to post-disaster educational support and disaster risk management in education, NFUAJ supports the learning of children affected by natural disasters and assists them in achieving their future goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fostering Future Generations for the Accomplishment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to leave no one behind and create a better world for all. In light of these goals, NFUAJ aspires to nurture future generations of youth with global perspectives who are willing to play an active role in local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NFUAJ projects for UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n