Greetings to everyone! I am a 4th grade collage student doing volunteer work at APFS☆
I was asked if I want to write to this BLOG. I am a bit confused, but I will try to do my best!
I learned about APFS, when we visited the office with my our collage class♪
Since then, I have been keeping up the relationship as a volunteer☆
At my class, I originally studied about immigration issues in Japan.
Next, a few words about my work…
Preparing flyers for events, editing this BLOG, it sounds big, but in fact it consits only of simple tasks☆
Well, unfortunately maybe that is all I can do (‐‐;)
As you can see from this BLOG, we have many interesting events at APFS☆
Many things are still new for me, but I would like to continue with my activities together with everyone♪
About Us
- APFS
- APFS was established in the late 1980's when “newcomers” (the latest wave of immigrants) were making their way to Japan in great numbers. Japan was at the height of an economic bubble. However, it was long before the word “multiculturalism” became widely acknowledged in Japanese society, and foreign residents in Japan often had to face harsh reality of prejudice and oppression at their work place and in their daily lives . Under such circumstances, APFS was formed by Bangladeshi and Japanese members with the aim of creating a flourishing multicultural society in Japan based on a trusting relationship among its members. APFS started its history by fostering friendship between the Bangladeshi and Japanese, but we today have over 3200 members from 13 different countries. Living in Japan as a non-Japanese resident can be quite tough sometimes., particularly if you are a undocumented migrant. APFS provide support to non-Japanese residents through our consultation service that covers various issues such as medical care, visa status and labour problems. We also put a lot of effort into education programs to raise awareness regarding cultural diversity in Japanese society.
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