Women in the Workplace - Jane Best
Jane Best is of the opinion that it is an exciting time in Japan right now for nongovernmental organizations— and she would know. After 22 years of living in Japan, and a history in voluntary work that saw her awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2001, she is now President and CEO of Refugees International Japan (RIJ).
Ms Best agrees that there are special challenges and opportunities for NPOs and NGOs in Japan today. “The challenge is in understanding what charity is about. Why should anybody be concerned about anything beyond the shore? However, if you talk to people and create discussion about the issues, they become more and more interested, particularly young people.”
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