We manage a consultation center for foreigners in several languages. In the center, we provide consultations with the cooperation of organizations such as the immigration office, prefectural offices, and bar associations. In addition, working with the cities’ local authorities and private organizations involved in international exchange activities, we strive to create a system where consultations can be held in every part of the prefecture.

In order to increase the number of local citizens who can offer support to foreigners, we find and register volunteers for language instruction and people who can offer advice about daily life in Ibaraki. Furthermore, we are working to create a response system for foreigners that utilizes volunteers for use in case of disasters or other emergencies.

We organize training conferences where municipalities and international exchange organizations can share information and foreigners can create acoordination system amongst themselves. In addition, by inviting foreign students to act as goodwill ambassadors at events or incourses held in the prefecture, we offer a place where communication and exchange between Japanese residents and foreigners can easily take place. We also promote local activities initiated by foreign residents. We strive to increase communication opportunities with Japanese residents by promoting home-stay activities.

Operating as a think tank for international activities, we gather and distribute information about various countries from international organizations, theJapanese government, theIbaraki prefectural government, and other groups in order to promote international exchange among local residents. By doing so, we also try to enhance the quality of our association’s resources such as the library, the bulletin, and the website.

We strive to promote international exchange for all prefectural residents by encouraging them to participate in cultural exchange activities and to attend foreign culture courses. We try to enrich the activities we are involved in, such as sharing ideas, training, and information with organizations who participate in international exchange projects.
To support these activities, we provide rooms for volunteer activities and training.

In cooperation with JICA Tsukuba, we implement international projects such as the providing of support for developing countries. We support the activities of NGOs through a variety of projects, such as collecting damaged postcards and exchanging them for money. Furthermore, we help countries damaged by natural disasters by collecting donations in collaboration with the prefecture’s NGOs.

Implementing projects to fulfill the needs of our increasingly global society and inspire international sensibility. In particular, by providing support for their activities, we strive to nurture those who will become bridges between Ibaraki prefecture and the rest of the world, such as young people and foreign exchange students.