Organization
Name: Kumamoto International Association
Address:
Kumamoto
Prefectural Government
18-1 Suizenji
6-Chome, Chuo-ku
Kumamoto City,
862-8570
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TEL:
096-385-4488
FAX:
096-277-7005
E-mail:
kuma-koku［@〕cup.ocn.ne.jp
Goal:
Our
goal is to strengthen the ties between Kumamoto’s international organizations,
and promote international exchange and cooperation in Kumamoto Prefecture.
History:
April 1, 1988 Founded as the Kumamoto Liaison
Council for International Exchange Promotion
January 23,
1990 Designated a local authority for
international relations by the Minister of Home Affairs
April 1, 1997 Renamed the Kumamoto Liaison Council
for International Exchange
April 1, 2001 Renamed the Kumamoto International
Association
Board of
Directors:
Chairperson Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture
Vice
chairpersons Mayor of Kumamoto City
President of
Kumamoto University
Other Board members (up to 20, recommended
by member organizations)
Two secretaries
Membership:
97
member organizations (as of April 1, 2017)
\10,000 annual
membership fee
\10,000
membership entrance fee
Projects and
Initiatives:
1. Management of the
International Consultation Corner
2. Publication of Voice
magazine
3. Dispatch of lecturers for international
education (Higokko Wakuwaku Global Classroom)
Foreign nationals are sent at the request
of local education agencies to conduct lectures to improve international
understanding.
4. Organization of the International Friendship
Festival
The annual International Friendship
Festival started in 1994 with the goal of raising awareness about the
activities of NGOs and other organizations in Kumamoto that promote
international cooperation.