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ALECE TAKAOKA provides learning and information support to linguistically and culturally diverse youth (CLD youth) with the goal of helping them achieve self-fulfillment through higher education and other means, and to become bridges between Japan and their countries of origin, as well as active members of their local communities. In order to revitalize local communities, which are facing issues such as aging, declining population, and economic stagnation, it is essential to realize a multicultural society that accepts diverse values, cultures, and customs, and that changes and develops together.
ALECE TAKAOKA aims for regional revitalization centered on the education of CLD youth.
Origin of "ALECE"
Organization name before becoming a non-profit organization
Association for Language and Academic Achievement of Foreign Children
↓In Portuguese
Associação de Apoio Linguístico e Educacional para Crianças Estrangeiras
The acronym ALECE TAKAOKA was formed from the initials.
Activities
In 2010, we started a study support class for youth with foreign roots who wish to pursue higher education in Japan. Since then, we have gradually expanded the scope of our activities to include three pillars: study support, education-related information support, and Citizenship education.
1.Learning support project
Holding online learning support classes
Multilingual Learning Video Production Project (from May 2017)
2. Information support project
Providing information and support foreign residents
Prepare materials and conduct information sessions regarding high school entrance
(In 2020-2021, videos will be available on the Alece special page and on Youtube to prevent the spread of corona infection)
In 2022, we conducted in-person sessions and 34 people from various countries, including Russia, the Philippines, Brazil, China, and Pakistan, attended the information sessions.
3. Citizenship education projects
Citizenship education programs
We conduct workshops and other Citizenship education events four times a year, as well as a New Year's party and graduation party.
Through workshops and other events mainly for youth with foreign roots, we aim to broaden their contact with the local community while strengthening learning and career support for them, thereby creating a foundation for youth with foreign roots to broaden their perspectives, enhance their self-esteem, and proactively participate in society by addressing local issues.
History of ALECE TAKAOKA
2010.4
ALECE TAKAOKA formed
2010.5
Learning support project started (to present)
2014.5～2015.2
Entrusted with "Career Design Support Project for Children with Foreign Roots" by Toyama Prefectural International Affairs Division
2014.11
Received Toyama International Grassroots Exchange Award
2015.5～2016.2
Entrusted with "Career Design Support Project for Children with Foreign Roots" by Toyama Prefectural International Affairs Division
2016.5～2017.2
Entrusted with "Career Design Support Project for Children with Foreign Roots" by Toyama Prefectural International Affairs Division
2017.5
Start of video production project (to present)
2020.4
Japan Center for International Exchange's "The Project for Creation of the Future of Youth with Foreign Roots" Citizenship education project started
2021.9
Obtained non-profit organization status
2021.10
Received the Takaoka City Council of Social Welfare President's Award
2022.11
Awarded the Grand Prize of Toyama Prefecture Hometown Creation Award
2023.2
Received the Japan Foundation's "Global Citizen Award" for 2022
ALECE STAFF
Yuka Aoki
Representative
Masahiro Karaki
Director
Katsutoshi Okazaki
Vice representative
Takao Ikehara
Auditor
Hiroko Hasuma
Director
Eikichi Sasajima
Auditor
Keiko Himi
Director
Noriko Takishita
Secretary General
Kaho Mizuta
Director
Stephanie Yukie Shimizu
Secretariat staff
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
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