NOGEZAKA-GLOCAL Organization Profile

Nogezaka Glocal is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community development in Japan and Asian countries such as Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia through mutual learning and collaboration. Founded in 2016, it actively engages in a wide range of initiatives, including elderly welfare and youth development. Nogezaka Glocal works closely with central and local governments, educational institutions, and community groups to create inclusive societies where diverse populations can thrive. Through its grassroots activities, the organization fosters sustainable development and promotes cross-cultural understanding, aiming to build resilient communities.

Strategic Approaches

Nogezaka Glocal follows two main strategic approaches:

Promoting mutual cooperation between communities in Japan, Thailand, and other countries.
Supporting local community development in Asian countries through collaboration with various organizations, including private companies, NGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions.

Main Activities

Networking and coordination between organizations in Japan, Thailand, and other countries
Organizing study tours between Japan and Asian countries (including Thailand and Malaysia), both inbound and outbound
Implementing the Community-Based Integrated Elderly Care Project, titled the “Smart & Strong Project”
https://smart-strong-project.org/english/
Conducting a Schooling Support Project for Children of Migrant Workers

Collaborating Organizations

Thailand:

Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Thai Central Government:
- Ministry of Public Health
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Social Development and Human Security
Local municipalities, including:
- Bueng Yitho, Pathum Thani
- Thap Ma, Rayong
- Lamphun, Lamphun
- Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Pattaya, Chonburi
- Kantang, Trang
- Khao Pra Ngam, Lopburi
- Tha Sai Loud, Tak
- Na San, Surat Thani
- Roi Et, Roi Et
- Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen
- Kalasin, Kalasin
- Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi
- Krachab, Ratchaburi
- San Pong, Chiang Mai
- Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok
- Samet Tai, Chachoengsao
- Phan, Chiang Rai
- Yala, Yala
- Betong, Yala
- Thasap, Yala
- Pathum Thani, Pathum Thani
- Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo
- Sanan Rak, Pathum Thani
- Bang Si Thong, Nonthaburi
- and others