*1 Japan Platform

A framework that was established through cooperation among NGOs, the business community, and the Japanese government —the purpose of which is for Japanese NGOs to carry out prompt and effective emergency humanitarian assistance activities. Participating NGOs are as follows: The Institute of Cultural Affairs ( ICA ), ADRA Japan, International Peace Assistance Center ( IPAC ), Humanitarian Medical Assistance ( HuMA ), Shanti Volunteer Association ( SVA ), Japan Emergency NGOs ( JEN ), Japan Alliance for Humanitarian Demining Support ( JAHDS ), Save the Children Japan, Association for Aid and Relief ( AAR ), Medical Relief Unit ( MeRU ), Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development ( NICCO ), Japan Mine Action Service ( JMAS ), Japanese Red Cross Society, The Japan Center for Conflict Prevention ( JCCP ), Japan Rescue Association, Telecom for Basic Human Needs Association, Hiroshima Peace Contribution NGOs, Peace Winds Japan ( PWJ ), World Vision Japan ( WVJ ).