In the aftermath of WWII, visionaries in Japan and the United States came together to establish a university in Japan that would educate “new leaders for a new Japan” committed to reconciliation, democracy, and human rights. The Japan ICU Foundation was incorporated in New York in 1949 to support this endeavor, and International Christian University (ICU) was founded the same year. Over 75 years later, ICU has grown into a leading university, and JICUF and ICU remain steadfast partners.
With our eyes on the future, JICUF’s mission is to nurture global citizens who contribute to the well-being of humanity. We fulfill this mission by supporting innovative educational programs at ICU and other higher education institutions in Japan. Examples include Refugee Education Japan, the SDG Projects, the Othmer Research Fellowship and the Global Citizen Fellowship.
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JICUF Japan Office Hosts C-Week-Related Events
In April, the JICUF Japan Office hosted three events in conjunction with ICU’s Christianity Week. JICUF Led Spring Community Events at ICU JICUF hosts community events each semester to foster connections at ICU between students, staff and faculty. On Thursday, May 15, JICUF hosted a community event in the dining hall that brought together 40 participants who enjoyed a fun and relaxed evening together, sharing food and interacting for more than two hours. During the event, participants gathered at various tables to introduce themselves and respond to a set of prepared discussion questions, aimed at deepening mutual understanding. Since the event was held just before Christianity Week, two thought-provoking questions […]
JICUF Grantee Highlight: Singing Songs and SDGs Storytelling in Spanish Class
Project title: “Singing Songs and SDGs Storytelling in Spanish Class” Grant recipient: Adiene Hishiyama, Instructor of Spanish Amount awarded: 300,000 yen Adiene is on the far left (All photos on this page taken by Yu Goto) Adiene Hishiyama, who has been teaching Spanish at ICU since 2018, held a workshop on learning Spanish songs with support from JICUF’s faculty grant. This workshop not only improved the participants’ vocabulary and pronunciation through singing, but also explored issues such as migration and poverty which were reflected in the songs. The project culminated in a performance at the Nishi-Tokyo City Cultural Festival held in November 2024. Through this project, the students not only […]
Introducing Fusae Nara, JICUF’s New Chair of the Board
In April, Fusae Nara, who joined the JICUF Board of Trustees in 2022, was appointed the Chair of the Board. Fusae is a graduate of ICU with a BA in international law and MA in public administration. Please join us in welcoming her in her new role!
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