Refugee Support

An Opportunity to Learn about the Culture, Tribulations and Achievements of Myanmar Refugees in Japan

To mark the occasion of “World Refugee Day” on June 20th, JELA collaborated with Professor Yohei Fujino, Keio University faculty and JELA’s Refugee Support Committee member, to plan and host a charity event, “Eat and Learn! All About Myanmar.” As many as 58 people braved inclement weather to attend the event held at JELA Mission […]

JELA, UNHCR and Wesley Foundation sign agreement on Refugee Vocational Education Program (RVEP)
Support quota expanded to 4 students!

Since 2020, JELA and the UNHCR Representation in Japan (UNHCR Japan) have jointly offered the Refugee Vocational Education Program (RVEP), a vocational school study support (scholarship) program for people living in Japan with refugee backgrounds. This year, the Wesley Foundation has newly joined RVEP, and on March 30, JELA, UNHCR Japan, and the Wesley Foundation […]

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