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Outline of the Aichi International Association

About the Aichi International Association (AIA)

The Aichi International Association (AIA) was established with a view to promoting the internationalization of the region and the activities of international exchange with participation of Aichi residents in order to establish friendly relations and mutual understanding among people of foreign countries and the citizens of Aichi.
In August 1994, the AIA was recognized by the governor of Aichi prefecture as public benefit corporation (tokutei kōeki zōshin hōjin).
Since its opening in June 1997, the Aichi International Plaza has been used by many as a major center for international exchange.

Activities

1．Support for the activities of international exchange and cooperation by citizens of Aichi, NGO/NPO, local governments and municipal international associations.

We support the activities of NGO/NPO in Aichi prefecture and cooperate with local governments and municipal international associations to promote the activities of international exchange and cooperation and regional construction of multicultural harmonization to meet the diverse needs. Also, we provide various opportunities in which many Aichi residents can understand better and participate in the activities of the international exchange and cooperation and regional construction of multicultural harmonization.

2．Training of human resources who work as driving forces for internationalization

We offer training courses for the staffs of local governments, municipal international associations and volunteers, who work as driving forces for internationalization. We also promote the education of the children who will support future multicultural society.

3．Survey research and information service concerning internationalization

In order to function as a think tank of the region we enhance the function of survey research to prepare suitable environment for Aichi residents, NGO/NPO and local governments working for the development of the international exchange, cooperation and regional construction of multicultural society.
We also collect information on internationalization and multicultural understanding offering useful information through various media.

4．Strengthening the function of the association as a major center for multicultural harmonization

In order to promote regional construction where foreign residents of Japan can live with peace of mind with Japanese citizens, we offer information in various languages, foster an awareness of Japanese people on the importance of multicultural harmonization and develop a suitable educational environment of Japanese language for the foreign children who will lead the next generation.

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