During the past 20 years, the Hue-based Japanese Association ofSupporting Streetchildren (JASS) has increased its presence in thecentral province of Thua Thien-Hue and in Vietnam as a whole, making it areliable organisation for disadvantaged children to turn to.
Nguyen Nhien, Director of the Vietnam-Japan Centre in Hue City, saidthat since its inception, the non-governmental organisation has providedJapanese-language courses for 350 students and cared for 214 children,both at its establishments and in the community.
Many beneficiaries have since found work as Japanese-speaking tour guides, doctors, engineers, architects and teachers.
Additionally, JASS has worked with other Japanese organisations todonate 1,000 wheelchairs to people with disabilities in the centralregion. It has also helped encourage Japanese businesses to invest inVietnam, and served as a bridge for Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture and Huecity.
JASS has approximately 1,400 members providing support for street children in Vietnam, particularly in Hue city.-VNA
Nguyen Nhien, Director of the Vietnam-Japan Centre in Hue City, saidthat since its inception, the non-governmental organisation has providedJapanese-language courses for 350 students and cared for 214 children,both at its establishments and in the community.
Many beneficiaries have since found work as Japanese-speaking tour guides, doctors, engineers, architects and teachers.
Additionally, JASS has worked with other Japanese organisations todonate 1,000 wheelchairs to people with disabilities in the centralregion. It has also helped encourage Japanese businesses to invest inVietnam, and served as a bridge for Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture and Huecity.
JASS has approximately 1,400 members providing support for street children in Vietnam, particularly in Hue city.-VNA
