2022 Annual Report
From January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

Non-Profit Organization

Bridge Asia JapanTABLE OF CONTENTS
Major Achievements in 2021-2022………..........................................................................4
Greetings from Etsuko Nemoto, Chairperson of Bridge Asia Japan...................................6
BAJ’s Four Missions ..........................................................................................................7
I. Activities in Myanmar
SUMMARY .....................................................................................................................8
1. Activities in Rakhine State ........................................................................................9(1) Rakhine State Regional Development Project.....................................................9-Maintenance of Vehicles and Machineries and Other Activities-Quick Impact Project-Deep tube well construction(2) Community Development Project Through School Construction..………………….10(3) Women's Capacity Development Project through Tailoring Training……………..11(4) Exploring New Project.………………………………….……………………………………………… 11-Enhancing Education Environment through Building Schools-Book & Toy Project(5) Management of Maungdaw Office………………………………………………………….…… 12-General Administration and Management-Staff Training
2. Activities at Yangon Office(1) INGO Registration and New Project Preparations……………………….……….…………12(2) Book & Toy Project ….………….…………………………………………………………………………13(3) Networking……………………………………………………….…………..………………………………13(4) General Administration and Management………………….…………………………………13(5) COVID-19 Situation.…………………………………………….…………………………………………14
II. Activities in Vietnam
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................15
1. Environmental Education Project........................................................................16
2. Educational Support Project................................................................................17
3. Project for Strengthening Agriculture and Livestock Management for SmallScale Farmers(1) Management of Biogas Digesters (BD)………………………….…….……………….…………18(2) Expansion of sales channels for agricultural and livestock products……………..….18(3) Management of Direct Farms “Thuy Bieu”…………..…………………………………………19
4. Ecotourism……………………………………………….…………………………….………………………19
5. Other Activities……………………………………………………………………….………………………19

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(1) NGO Registration at the Economic Bureau of Hue City, and meetings with thePeople’s Committee of Hue City…………..…….…………..………………………………………19(2) Online Meetings with the Supporting members in Tokyo ………………..……………20(3) Itinerary of Secretary-General Araishi’s Business Trip to Hue ………………..…..…20
III. Activities of Tokyo Head Office
SUMMARY...................................................................................................................21
1. Main Projects and Funds.......................................................................................22(1) Subsidies, Grants, Donations, Membership Fees, and Donations………………….23- For Myanmar Projects- For Vietnam Projects- For Tokyo Projects(2) Membership Fees and Donations…………………………………………………………………24
2. Tokyo Projects(1) Used Clothes Recycling Program “Furu Kuru”.…………………………………………….….24(2) Clothing Collection Events………………………………………………………………………………25
3. Public Relations(1) Activities Online..................................................................................................26-Online Study Tour- Lectures, Seminars, Meetings, etc.
- BAJ Café and briefing session for accepting volunteers-Supporting Activities related to NPO “Nimaime-no-meishi”-Information Dissemination through social media-Information Dissemination through Print Media – Publication of the BAJ
Newsletter and Annual Report(2) Networking with other organizations.....................................................................28
4. General Affairs…………………….................................................................................29(1) Human Resources…………………………………………………………………………………...…….29-Reshuffle of Japanese Staff-Accepting Interns-Participation in Staff training and meetings
5. Support for Overseas Projects...............................................................................30(1) Overseas trip and Dispatch of professionals………………………..………………………..30(2) Support for the Projects in Myanmar…………………………………………………………….31-Mangrove Windbreak Tree-Planting Project in Ayeyarwady School-Women's ability Development Project through Tailoring Training(3) Supports for the Projects in Vietnam……………………………………………………………..31
Financial Report (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) .............................................32

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Major Achievements in 2021-2022
Through 2021 and 2022, due to several reasons such as the COVID-19 pandemic, security
deterioration, the instability of the Myanmar government after the military coup, and various
movement restrictions and bans on gatherings have led to the cancellation or postponement of
BAJ’s activities. A number of subsidy applications to advance our projects were denied. However,
BAJ was able to secure funding through fundraising and crowdfunding. The list below shows ouractivities and achievements during the last two years.

Activities in Myanmar
Maungdaw Office
Project

Content

2021

2022

Basic Infrastructure Construction andCulverts built

4 culverts

7 culverts

Repairs Project

Access roads, etc.

4 roads

2 roads

Solar panels

62 places-

Bridge and road constructions

4 bridges

2 bridges

Construction Project of a public

Repairing Elementary and Junior

1 school-buildinghigh schools
Construction of a public building

10 buildings-

Reservoirs repaired

5 units-

Water wells repaired

4 wells

1 wellGasoline

10,775 gallons

11,423 gallons

Premium Diesel oil

6,100 gallons

12,319 gallons

Diesel oil

800 gallons

1,600 gallons

Time spent for filtering

20 hours

24 hours

Participants-

20 people

Maintenance of Vehicles andNumber of vehicles

569 vehicles

180 vehicles

Machineries ProjectTime spent for vehicle

2,692 hours

1,033 hours

1,299 hours

884 hours-

5 facilities

Fuel filtering project (filtration)

Women's Capacity Development
Project through Tailoring Training

maintenanceTime spent for outboard motor
maintenanceYangon OfficeBook & Toy Project

Donation of books and toys

Book & Toy mini library project

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Activities in Vietnam
Project

Content

Environmental Education

Number of

Projectsessions offered

2021

2022

24 sessions

20 sessions

622 people

576 people

55 students

70 students

Amount of@300,000 VND x 20 students@300,000 VND x 20 students

scholarship= 6,000,000 VND= 6,000,000 VND@500,000 VND x 35 students@500,000 VND x 50 students= 17,500,000 VND= 25,000,000 VND

2,417,575,254 VND

1,705,151,316 VND

Participants in
total
Educational Support

Number of

Project (scholarship)

students

Operation of a direct

Sales≒11,362,604 yensales store (running a
producer direct shop)

Net profit

34,848,524 VND≒9,548,847 yen
24,492,643 VND≒163,788 yen

Ecotourism Project≒137,159 yen

Profit ratio

1.39%

1.03%

Number of Tours

3 tours (scheduled but later2 tours(online)canceled)
Participants in

80 people (canceled)

37 people

total
Activities of Supporting

Online activities

11 times

14 times

Team (online)

Participants in

29 people

39 people

total

5 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTGreetings from Etsuko Nemoto, Chairperson of Bridge Asia JapanI am truly grateful to hereby issue the 2022 BAJ’s Annual Report after the slowdown of the
COVID-19 situation.
A Non-Government Organization’s (NGO) activities involve the diversity of civil society and it isregarded as “mutual help.” It can also showcase individual values through volunteering anddonations. The content varies from global issues such as environment, human rights, refugees,
and climate change to agendas related to individual dignities such as gender, race, religion,
disabilities, and human rights. Our activities are citizen-based actions to deal with such issues.
BAJ first started its activity in the reconstruction support after the Vietnam war by its founder
and it was established as a private organization for overseas support in 1993. Since then, BAJ
has operated in Vietnam, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. We also engaged in the reconstruction
support after the Great East Japan Earthquake in Iwate prefecture. 2023 marks the 30th
anniversary of BAJ. We would like to extend our appreciation to all supporters who havesupported us in various ways.
2022 was a challenging year for BAJ. Our activity as an NGO was severely restricted due to thecoup by Myanmar Armed Forces in 2021. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and INGO
(International Non-Governmental Organization) registration are necessary for foreign NGOs to
operate in Myanmar. BAJ was in the process of permission renewal, however, the application
did not go through, with no responses to our multiple inquiries and we were unable to launch
our new project. In addition, most of the subsidy applications for government funding in Japan
were denied because of the domestic instability in Myanmar.
The situation worsened, however, the security in Maungdaw, Rakhine state, was relatively
stable. Therefore, BAJ reduced the project scale and planned a small Tailoring Training project
for women, which had a good track record of implementation as a stealth activity. BAJ continued
the negotiation with Rakhine state. We finally got permission for the Tailoring Training project
to be resumed in June and it has continued since then.
In Hue, Vietnam, the environmental education class could not be offered throughout February
and March due to the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, we utilized online methods to deliverclasses. The learning exchange with Japanese junior and high school students was especially
popular among the students. The immigration restrictions were lifted in the summer after the
slowdown of COVID-19. As a result, BAJ was able to visit onsite for the first time in two years
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and we received approval for the three-year project plan by Hue city starting in 2023. We also
conducted an online study tour by visiting an organic farmer in Hue and exchanging views withJapanese university students. The direct sales store was visited by the Vietnamese education
institution for the first time, and we are expecting this initiative to spread across the country.
Thanks to the efforts by our local staff, the operation of the direct sales store is stable despite
the damage of the flood in September and October.
In the Tokyo Office, we continued our efforts in fundraising campaigns and crowdfunding. Our
efforts paid off and we managed to surpass our funding target. We also accumulated the online
management skills to run our projects online, which will be useful in our future activities.
Etsuko Nemoto
Chairperson
Bridge Asia Japan, Non-Profit Organization

BAJ’s Four Missions
1. Providing opportunities for skill acquisition and capacity building
2. Assisting in income improvement
3. Setting environmental foundations for local development
4. Preserving the environment and raising awareness7 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORT

I. Activities in Myanmar
SUMMARY
A year has passed since the coup in Myanmar, and the security situation has been deteriorating
since then. The restrictions on the NGOs are especially becoming more severe. This year, we
struggled with some unprecedented difficulties in many areas such as NGO registration,
movement restrictions, and restrictions on payment procedures and bank deposit withdrawals.
The “Quick Impact Project (QIP)” was unable to get approval for its activities beyond February.
We started to build the six new wells as planned but we could not finish them up because of thesuspension notification issued by the authorities. However, the “Maintenance of Vehicles andMachineries Project” was on track throughout the year. We assume that this project was notsuspended because it included the maintenance of vehicles owned by the government.
We believed something new was necessary to motivate our staff, so we explored many ideas
including changing our counterparts. However, the response of the Myanmar government was
not consistent. Fortunately, the security in Maungdaw was relatively stable and we were able toget state-level approval from Rakhine state in April, proposing the sewing training session for
women, which had a good track record as a small stealth activity. These sessions were reopened
for the first time in five years and our staff were delighted to prepare for them. This training
course resumed in June with 20 students.
However, in September the notification to suspend all activities was issued to the UN and NGOsdue to the security deterioration in the Maungdaw region. Therefore, these sessions had to besuspended. To continue them, we came up with an alternative plan of “home-visit style” training
where trainers directly visited the trainees' houses to give lectures and restarted this initiativein early 2023.
In the Yangon office, we restarted the Book & Toy Project after two years. As a stealth activity,
we made donations to five orphanages, temple schools, and private children’s homes in rural
areas. We were encouraged by the hard-working teachers, monks, and parents on site. We werealso touched by the smiles of the children learning in a difficult environment. We are determined
to continue this effort.

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Since the coup, BAJ has not been able to renew the necessary INGO registration as an active
NGO in Myanmar. The MOU between the government has also expired. At the end of October,the new registration law was introduced by the authorities. However, the application form was
not provided and the confusion amongst the NGOs and related agencies is ongoing. BAJ is closely
communicating and sharing information with the Japanese Embassy in Myanmar and JNN (Japan
NGO Network) to stabilize our work.
Amid this situation, the attainment of the MOU between BAJ and the Progress of Border Areas
and National Races Department of the Ministry of Border Affairs (NATALA) has been delayed.
Therefore, BAJ is negotiating with the Department of Rural Development (DRD) to conclude a
possible MOU, and also preparing for the NGO registration at the same time. The confusion in
the economy is still continuing because of the long-lasting civil war. For NGOs, this results inseverely controlled banking functions related to overseas remittance and foreign exchange. In
2023, we are concerned about the immediate receipt of overseas remittances.

1. Activities in Rakhine State
Delayed progress in deteriorating security situation
In 2022, the security situation in Rakhine State saw localized short-term fighting and repeateddetentions of officials in various parts of the northern state and neighboring Parewa District,resulting in casualties among civilians and displaced persons. Since August, the National Armyhas cut off land and water routes to prevent the movement of Arakan Army (AA) militias hiding
in villages and the supply of food and medicine.
In September, the authorities under state military control imposed a moratorium on NGOs on all
NGO activities in eight northern Rakhine districts until the end of the year. BAJ has not been
permitted to move since August due to the lack of an MOU, and has proceeded with the"Vehicles and Machinery Maintenance Project", which is mainly carried out on the premises ofthe Maungdaw Office, and the "Women's Capacity Development Project" through tailoring
training, which resumed in December by visiting the homes of the trainees in the city.
(1) Rakhine State Regional Development Project【Funded by UNHCR】
i. Maintenance of Vehicles and Machineries and Other Activities
We proceeded with the repair and maintenance of vehicles, boats, and others used by
UNHCR, international organizations, and NGOs working in Maungdaw. 465 repairs and

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maintenance were performed during the year, and 25,333 gallons (586 drums) of fuelfiltrations were performed, with fewer repairs and more filtrations than last year.
ii. Quick Impact Project
The community infrastructure development project proceeded while creating local
employment. We have completed the construction of roads in two villages, which werescheduled to be completed in the previous fiscal year, and have expanded the on-site
warehouse to store unused materials.

#

Township

1

Maungdaw

2

Buthidaung

Project Site

Project

Start Date

Progress(Du) Nyaung Pin Gyi

Connecting road
construction

4/25/2021

1/16/2022

Ah Lel Chaung village

Connecting roadreconstruction

5/1/2021

1/30/2022

From February onwards, due to deteriorating public safety, we were unable to obtain
permission to carry out our activities, and were unable to commence work until the end of
the fiscal year.

#

Township

Project Site

Project

Start Date

Progress
25%

Min Ga Lar Ahr
Sheik Kyar

Borehole drilling(3 points)

4/23/2021

1b

Ah Bu Gyar

Borehole drilling(2 points)

6/1/2021

10%2

Kyauk Hlay Kar

6/1/2021

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1a

Maungdaw

3

Nyaung Chaung

4

Pa Din5Kyee Kan Pyin

6

Buthidaung

Da Pyu Chaung

School renovation/reconstruction/
improvement
Borehole drilling(2 points)
Borehole drilling(1 point)
Borehole drilling(1 point)
Borehole drilling(1 point)

RemarkSuspended in June
2021

Carried over from
2021

Carried over from
2021

Materials
procurement
completed in 2009iii. Deep tube well construction
UNHCR has drilled and constructed one well on the premises of the office.
(2) Community Development Project Through School Constructions【Funded by The Nippon Foundation】

10 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTThe project was completed at the end of April 2021, but the materials and equipment are
being stored at the Maungdaw Office for audit by the Foundation’s Audit Department.
(3) Women's Capacity Development Project through Tailoring Training【Funded by BAJ Funds】
To raise the morale of the staff in Myanmar, who had been feeling limited, we decided toresume the sewing training, which had been implemented in the past, and started negotiating
at the government level in Rakhine State in June. The project has been planned to have a totalof 105 days (45 days of basic course and 60 days of advanced course) for 20 female Rakhine
Buddhists, Muslims, and Hindus to learn not only sewing techniques but also disease
prevention, nutrition, maternal and child health, and hygiene knowledge, etc.
The basic course was held in June, and all trainees advanced to the advanced course in August.
However, after September 19, due to restrictions placed by the authorities, it was prohibitedto gather trainees at the office. With no prospect of lifting the restrictions, an expert
suggested a home-visiting style of training, and sewing training was resumed on November
28 for 16 people who could participate. The training was a home-visit format in which the
instructor visited each home with 1 to 3 trainees once a week.
(4) Exploring New Projects
i. Enhancing Education Environment through Building Schools
Aiming to conclude a new MOU with the Ministry of Education, we applied for a grant fromthe Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Grant Aid for Japanese NGO Projects. In April,
we started collecting information for project formation.
Since then, we have been coordinating the selection of candidate schools in the Maungdaw
and Buthidaung districts with the Department of Education and have decided on nine
implementation schools in three years. Although the Tokyo office had submitted thepreliminary application documents to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in July, it was
notified of the rejection in October. Furthermore, the project could not be implemented
because there was no MOU from the authorities that would serve as an activity permit.
ii. Book & Toy Project 【Funded by BAJ Funds】
We selected 12 elementary and junior high schools in Maungdaw and Buthidaung districts
that do not require permission to move and had low security concerns. We planned andproposed a project to a foundation to donate books and educational emotional support toys
for the purpose of improving the educational environment, however, it was rejected in
November.

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(5) Management of Maungdaw Officei. General Administration and Management
As of the end of the fiscal year, we have 50 employees, which includes new hires of 1 welldrilling engineer, 2 female sewing skills development personnel, and 1 male driver.
ii. Staff Training
We conducted staff training to uplift their work skills and to maintain and foster a sense of
attachment and belonging to BAJ.

Schedule

Name of Staff
Min Lwin

Senior Engineer

Soe Lin Naing

Engineer

Aung Aung

SeniorSupervisor

Myo Zaw

Supervisor

Ye Aung

Project
Coordinator

April 24 to May 3

October 19 to 21

Position Title

Training Content (hosted)

Geophysical survey (BAJ)

Procurement and purchasing
operations for UNHCR projects(UNHCR)

Location

Mawlamyine,
Mon State

Yangon2. Activities at Yangon Office(1) INGO Registration and New Project Preparations
The Tokyo Office applied for renewal of its INGO registration in 2020 but received no response
from the Myanmar authorities and the registration expired. In October 2022, the newRegistration of Association Law (RAL) came into effect unexpectedly, which required NGOs toapply for a new registration certificate to continue operating in Myanmar. BAJ and otherorganizations collected and shared relevant information. While businesses pulled out of
Myanmar due to the announcement of the mandatory conversion of foreign currency deposits
into Myanmar kyat, the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar recognized the vital role of grassroots
support activities in sustaining Japan-Myanmar relations and indicated that it would actively
support Japanese NGOs. This raised expectations of the Embassy’s support in navigating thechallenges posed by RAL and other associated matters among NGOs.
Meanwhile, the lack of a valid MOU began to affect our projects with UNHCR. Consequently,
we initiated negotiations behind the scenes with NATALA for a swift resolution. In October,
NATALA approached us with a project proposal in Southern Shan State. Unfortunately,
negotiations reached an impasse in the middle of the process.

12 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTIn December, consultations were held with the DRD, our counterpart in the Central Dry Zone
water supply project, to discuss issues related to the MOU and INGO registration application.
This process led us to explore a partnership with a local group specialized in well repair, theNational Water Service Group (NWSG), founded by a former BAJ member. Following thisdecision, we initiated the preparation of the necessary documents to formalize an MOU or
LOA (a memorandum of understanding at a smaller scale) with the DRD.
(2) Book & Toy Project
In February, to resume book donation activities on a small scale in Yangon, BAJ identified fiveschools, primarily orphanages and temple schools. In June, we initiated the project by
donating to an orphanage called Mercy Garden. Concurrently, we conducted a survey anddonated books to four institutions located in the suburbs of Yangon.
Type ofinstitution
Orphanage

Date

Name of Institution

Location

June 26

Mercy Garden Childcare CenterAug 24

New Hope Children Home Center

Shwe Pyi Thar
TownshipThayet Chan Village

Sep 16

Kyu Taw Church based center

Kyu Daw

Christian
Education
Program

Oct 14

Sar Bu Daung Church

Sar Bu Daung

Dec 16

May Yu Won Tha Monastic School

Shwe Pyi Thar
Township

Christian
Education
ProgramTemple School

Orphanage

Beneficiaries
35 students from elementary
to high school
15 children, includingorphans from conflicts
The majority of children in
the village, including those
who do not have adequate
access to school
135 students in the village

531 children in the township,including those who do nothave adequate access toschool(3) Networking
The Japan NGO Network (JNN), a network of Japanese NGOs working in Myanmar, hascoordinated security information sharing meetings with the Japanese Embassy. In the context
of the increasing instability in Myanmar, the meetings served as a valuable forum for gatheringand sharing vital information on security, administrative procedures, economic activities, andaid operations.
(4) General Administration and Management
In January, we introduced and implemented the HR Performance Sheet (HR performance
management table) for all local staff in each office. We held online sessions to share
information and uplift the capabilities of our local staff. We discussed a framework in which
each leader discusses and sets individual goals with their staff individually every quarter.

13 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTWe developed a guideline for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) andcreated an implementation plan for the prevention of fraud and corruption. We also createda procurement supplier evaluation sheet in March. Each training is outlined below.

Date
Feb 4

Title

Hosted/Participated*

Introduction of activities at the

TYO/YGN

Tokyo Head Office
Mar 3Content
Operations of the Head Office,fundraising, etc.

PSEA Policy and Reporting

YGN/YGN, MGD

Sharing guidelines relevant to PSEAYGN/YGN, MGD

Raising awareness of fraud prevention

YGN/YGN, MGD

Confirmation of reporting structure for

Structure
Mar 28

Raising awareness of fraud
prevention

Mar 29Prevention of corruption policy
and reporting structureApr 28prevention of corruption

Introduction to the procurement

YGN/YGN, MGD

department
May 12 - 13

Confirmation of guidelines andprocedures for procurement

Outcome of GP survey training

MGD/YGN, MGD

Sharing information on methods andapplications of geological surveys

May 18Insurance for staff

YGN/YGN, MGD

Changing the insurance company andconfirming contract details

May 19Introduction of accounting at the

MGD/YGN, TYO

MGD Office
May 30Introduction of procurement at

the MGD Office
MGD/YGN, MGD

the MGD Office
June 6

Updating the accounting
Updating the administration

YGN/YGN, MGD

How to use Google

Revising and updating the accounting
guidelines

YGN/YGN, MGD

guideline
July 7 - 8

Reporting reviewing procurement at the
MGD Officeguidelines
July 6

Reporting and reviewing accounting at

Revising and updating the administration
guidelines

YGN/YGN, MGD

Sharing information on techniques usefulfor work*TYO…Tokyo Office, YGN…Yangon Office, MGD…Maungdaw Office(5) COVID-19 Situation
The number of COVID-19 infections peaked twice in 2022. The authorities reported that the
number of infected people per day was more than 3,000, which was 50% less compared to 2021,
and the number of deaths was 5 which equated to 1 in 1,000. 86% of BAJ’s local staff were
infected in the first peak but had relatively mild cold-like symptoms. After April, the restrictions
eased and one could enter the country with an online arrival visa for business or tourism, which
required either a vaccination certification or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

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SUMMARY
Projects in Vietnam are mainly conducted by local staff through regular online meetings withmembers in the Tokyo office. In Japan, the Vietnam project support team, including volunteers,
deals with the proposals by the local staff in Vietnam.
The restrictions on overseas travel were lifted in May after the spread of COVID-19 slowed downaround the summer of 2022. Japanese staff visited Vietnam for the first time in 3 years in June
to meet with The People’s Committee of Hue City, a counterpart of BAJ, to renew the registrationof NGO status in Vietnam. We successfully proceeded with the application for the renewal after
the committee accepted our Next Three-Year Plan.
For the Environmental Education Project, we conducted classes using recycled rulers, which were
donated by a Japanese company, despite some school restrictions due to COVID-19. We wereable to have in-person classes for writing thank you letters or making handmade crafts for the“Shine! Children of Asia” (Fund Ajiko) supporters. COVID-19 spread in February and Marchamong school officials in various parts of Hue City, which prevented 2 out of 3 schools supported
by BAJ from participating in these activities. However, all 3 schools resumed normal in-personclasses at the end of March. In April, we had an exchange event where junior high and highschool students in Nagoya, Japan, and students in Hue City met online and introduced theircultures to each other. The session was lively and fun with many questions raised by theparticipants.
We planned an extracurricular activity for children during the summer vacation that we hadn’t
been able to do for the last few years. We took the children to a village in Hue City, which stillpractices traditional culture. A scholarship awarding ceremony where children received
scholarships was held in September, along with the new semester opening ceremony.
For the Project for Strengthening Agriculture and Livestock, we conducted Ecotourism Projects,
such as a tour to visit farm producers. In February, together with a travel agent, we held an online
session for students in Japan where they interviewed local farmers and played a game to harvest
vegetables remotely. As for the Project for Strengthening Agriculture and Livestock Management
for Small-Scale Farmers through Direct Sales Store management, the local English Education

15 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTCenter (AMA) requested a tour to visit producers and we arranged this tour to be at a private
educational institution in the region in June for the first time.
Hue City experienced floods in September and October, however, thanks to management efforts
by the staff, the sales at the Direct Sales Stores remained stable. In December, BAJ participatedin a local “Refill Project,” where displays and plastic containers or baskets were replaced withbottles made of glass or baskets made of bamboo, which are more environmentally friendly.

1. Environmental Education Project【Funded by "Shine! Children of Asia" Fund and other funds for Vietnam】
We conducted classes as a part of “Activities to Develop the Power to Live,” which comply witheducational guidelines in Vietnam. Due to the spread of COVID-19, an online class was held at
Thuy Xuan Primary School, where BAJ posted a video on YouTube and the school accessed thehomepage to watch the video.
It was difficult to have in-person classes in February and March since COVID-19 was spreading
again. Online classes by BAJ were suspended since standard classes were prioritized. At the endof March, in-person classes resumed.
During the classes held on April 1, 8, and 18, members of “Doerya Wings,” a volunteer groupconsisting of junior high and high school students in Nagoya, Japan, and a class in Hue City, wereconnected online to have an exchange session, where they enjoyed quizzes and interviews on
Japanese culture and environmental issues. In June and onwards, Vietnamese students visitedThanh Tien village, Sinh village, Nguyen Chi Dieu museum, and Phuoc Tich village as
extracurricular activities. The contents of the classes were as follows:Date
Jan 14
Jan 17

SchoolPham Quang Ai Junior HighSchoolThuy Xuan Primary School

Apr 1

Lam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolLam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolApr 8Pham Quang Ai Junior HighSchoolFeb 23Grade

No. ofStudents

6-9

20

4, 5

-

6-8

31

7, 8

24

6

40

Theme
Plastic recycling and donation ofrecycled rulers
Plastic recycling (online) anddonation of recycled rulers
Let’s craft face masks
Cultural exchange with juniorhigh and high school students in
Nagoya, Japan
Cultural exchange with juniorhigh and high school students in
Nagoya, Japan

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Apr 18May 11
May 20Jun 25

Jul 25
Aug 17
Sept 15
Sept 21
Oct 4
Oct 11
Oct 20
Oct 28
Nov 4
Nov 17
Nov 23Lam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolPham Quang Ai Junior HighSchoolLam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolPham Quang Ai Junior HighSchoolLam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolPham Quang Ai Junior HighSchoolThuy Xuan Primary School
Thuy Xuan Primary School
Lam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolLam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolThuy Xuan Primary School
Pham Quang Ai Junior HighSchoolLam Mong Quang Junior HighSchoolThuy Xuan Primary School

5

40

Cultural exchange with juniorhigh and high school students in
Nagoya, Japan

6-8

18

Let’s learn about various climates

6-9

5

Let’s learn about various climates
Extracurricular activity: Experience
traditional culture in the region(block print, paper flowers, visit to amuseum, etc.)
Extracurricular activity: Experience
traditional culture in the region(pottery, traditional plays, etc.)
Let’s draw memories of summer
holidays
Miracle Water (Let’s learn aboutwater!)
Miracle Water (Let’s learn aboutwater!)
Miracle Water (Let’s learn aboutwater!)
Miracle Water (Let’s learn aboutwater!)

6-8

30

6-9

28

6-8

22

6-9

20

4

39

5

38

6-8

18

7-9

26

Paper recycling crafts

4-5

70

Paper recycling crafts

6-8

24

Paper recycling crafts

7-9

21

Let’s write a thank you letter

4-5

52

Let’s write a thank-you letter

2. Educational Support Project【Funded by "Shine! Children of Asia" Fund】
In the Educational Support Project funded by the "Shine! Children of Asia" Fund, we awarded
scholarships to Vietnamese students who were selected by their schools and BAJ in January and
September. The recipients were students with difficult economic situations, where their parents
were unemployed or had an illness. At the awarding ceremonies, school masters delivered acongratulatory message. Scholarships were awarded as follows:
Date

SchoolGrade

No. of students

Amount per student

Jan 25Thuy Xuan Primary School
Pham Quang Ai JuniorHigh School
Lam Mong Quang JuniorHigh School
Pham Quang Ai JuniorHigh School

1-5

20

300,000 VND

1-8

15

500,000 VND

1-9

20

500,000 VND

6-9

15

500,000 VND

Jan 26
Sept 5
Sept 5

17 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORT3. Project for Strengthening Agriculture and Livestock Management for Small-Scale
Farmers 【Funded by BAJ Funds】(1) Management of Biogas Digesters (BD)BAJ has overseen the repair and maintenance of over 80 BDs installed in Hue City, in response
to inquiries from the Economic Bureau of Hue City and local farmers. However, there were no
inquiries in FY2022, and therefore no opportunity to respond.
(2) Expansion of sales channels for agricultural and livestock products
The "JICA Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project," which supported our Direct Sales Storesbusiness for agriculture and livestock, was completed in April 2019. Subsequently, thefarmers' group took over the operation of the first Direct Sales Store, while BAJ continued to
manage the second store. The second store reopened in August of the same year under a new
name: "Japanese-style Hue Farmer's Store." In January, sales increased due to preparations
for the Lunar New Year, which allowed us to allocate funds for salesperson bonuses and otherexpenses. However, sales declined afterward due to the impact of the extended holiday
period during the Lunar New Year and the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, in September
and October, heavy rainfall and flooding resulted in a shortage of vegetables, but sales andprofits still grew. In November, we participated in the "Refill Project" as encouraged by local
agricultural stakeholders. We renovated the store by installing a "Refill Station" and unveiled
it with a launch event covered by newspapers and television.
The sales information of the Direct Sales Store in 2022 is as follows:

Month

Sales (VND)

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
AugustSeptember
OctoberNovember
December

245,120,991
101,969,940
134,774,400
138,243,710
111,879,330
125,510,863
125,178,740
135,758,939
151,632,580
143,041,142
142,771,240
149,269,441

Net income(VND)
2,177,481-1,706,000
2,583,550
3,272,710
2,177,481
1,163,363
2,016,220
1,280,839
4,048,460
3,023,062
1,346,640
3,108,837

ProfitMargin (%)
0.9
-1.7
1.9
2.4
-2.3
0.9
1.6
0.9
2.7
2.1
0.9
2.1

(100,000 VND ≒ 560 yen)

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(3) Management of Direct Farms “Thuy Bieu”
In Thuy Bieu Farm, one of the Direct Farm plots operated by BAJ, watermelons and cucumbers
were cultivated in January. However, heavy rainfall in April necessitated cleaning the farmand restarting the cultivation process. In May, spinach, lettuce, chili peppers, pumpkins, andpeanuts were grown. Due to the retirement of the farm caretaker, a replacement could not
be found until November when we finally hired one person. Apart from Thuy Bieu Farm, weregularly visited the fields of member farmers who supply produce to the direct sales store tomonitor cultivation and harvesting conditions.

4. Ecotourism【Funded by BAJ Funds】
In 2021, we conducted three online study tours, and in 2022, we continued our collaboration
with a travel agency to organize an online study tour in February, specifically for the seminar
students of Gakushuin Women's College. During the tour, we visited local farmers, conducted
quizzes related to crop cultivation in the fields, and conducted interviews with the farmers.
In June, we welcomed a visit from the AMA in Hue City, where the director, who had traveledfrom Tokyo, provided an introduction to BAJ's activities. Furthermore, in August we hosted two
members from the NPO organization Social Good in Aichi Prefecture.
Date

Tour Title

No. of Participants

Feb 26
10:00-12:00

A Seminar at Gakushuin Women's College-“Vietnam online tour”

17(including staff)

June 24
7:30-12:00

AMA English Center- ‘’Farm Visit Tour”

15 students and 5
teachers

Marketing Method
Expenses and costs were billed to
PIT PEACE IN TOUR Co., Ltd(Travel agency)
Expenses and costs were billed to
AMA English Center

5. Other Activities(1) NGO Registration at the Economic Bureau of Hue City, and meetings with the People’s
Committee of Hue CityIn May, we discussed NGO registration renewal and the next phase of our activities with
the Economic Bureau of Hue City. As a result, a proposal was made to gather stakeholders
for a meeting to share activity reports and the next action plan. In June, we held a meetingat the People's Committee of Hue City, where the next three-year plan was approved. The
participants of the meeting were as follows:

19 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTDate

June 28

Main Participants from Hue

Agenda Vice Mayor of Hue City
 Director of the Department of
Economy of Hue City
 The chairman of Thuy Bieu Ward The chairman of Huong Long Ward Principal of Thuy Xuan Primary
School The chairman of Hue City Center forInternational Cooperation
 The representative of Culture,
Information and Education
Department in Hue

 Activity Report from 2019 to 2022
 Explanation of the Three-Year Plan from 2022
to 2024
 Consultation and Confirmation of the Next
Counterpart Organization
 Approval of the Next Activity Plan

(2) Online Meetings with the Supporting members in Tokyo
The Vietnam Volunteer Support Team of the Tokyo Office conducted online meetings withBAJ Hue Office to share information about their activities, discuss curriculum content related
to the environment, and explore ideas for organizing ecotourism events. The activities
carried out in 2022 were as follows:
Date
Jan 8
Jan 15
Feb 18Feb 25
Mar 30
May 14
June 3June 10
July 23
Sept 3
Sept 17
Oct 3
Oct 8
Dec 23

No. ofParticipants
2
3
4
4
4
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
3
3

Content
Individual interview with a Hue staff member
Meeting to discuss curriculum for "Doerya-Wings" program
Preparation of the next three-year plan
Preparation of the next three-year plan
Preparation of the next three-year plan and registration documents
Personnel consultation with Mr. Dong, a staff member in Hue
Meeting to review slides for the next three-year plan
Meeting to review slides for the next three-year plan
Meeting to discuss exchange classes for "Doerya Wings" program
Meeting to discuss exchange classes for "Doerya-Wings" program (Tokyo only)
Meeting to discuss exchange classes for "Doerya-Wings" program (Tokyo only)
Meeting to discuss exchange classes for "Doerya-Wings" program (Tokyo only)
Presentation of online cooking class planning by Ms. Atsumi (Hue and online)
Meeting to prepare for the cooking event (Hue and online)(3) Itinerary of Secretary-General Araishi’s Business Trip to Hue
Date
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 29

Schedule
Arrival at Hue City
Accompanied AMA Center on Farm Visit Tour
Accompanied Lam Mong Quang Junior High School extracurricular activities, pre-meeting
preparations for Hue City Council meetings
Visited Huong River
Handled procedures at VIB Bank, visited craft village
Meetings with Hue City Economic Bureau and People's Committee, PCR testing for reentry to Japan
Visited Mr. Thang's home, received PCR test results, held meetings, etc.

20 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTIII. Activities of Tokyo Head Office

SUMMARY
Tokyo headquarters undertakes a wide variety of activities including fundraising, managing
supporting members, conducting public relations, supporting overseas projects, managing
general affairs and control activities, and accounting. These activities are carried out by a few
BAJ staff and volunteers. Online meetings became common and contributed greatly tointernational communications while the number of face-to-face meetings has decreased due tothe influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under such circumstances, Myanmar projects facedifficulties.
The local situation in Myanmar has been in chaos due to the military coup that occurred in
February, 2021. BAJ’s Japanese staff have been unable to visit or assign local officers in Myanmar
since then. Furthermore, the application for The Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects was
rejected because authorities imposed a total ban on international NGO activities in Rakhine Statedue to the deteriorating security. BAJ applied to some other domestic funds to carry out
Myanmar projects, but unfortunately none of them were accepted.
However, the considerable amount of donations by individuals and private companies enabled
a self-funded project called Book and Toy mini library that restarted in May and the Tailoring
Training for women that restarted in June. The tailoring training is still ongoing thanks to themore than 2.5 million yen collected through the crowdfunding campaign that started in midOctober for direct donations to BAJ.
Vietnam projects have been carried on through the online tour since the past year. In June,
travelling to Vietnam became possible for the first time in three years and BAJ renewed its NGO
certificate.
The total amount of the funds in FY2022 surpassed the planned amount. The funds werecollected through crowdfunding and donation campaigns, and we received a few bequest
donations and large donations.
Our used clothes recycling project, “Furu Kuru” received a special award in “Zero Carbon
Challenge Cup,” which took place in January. In FY2022, the amount of the used clothes collected
through Furu kuru surpassed that of the past year and achieved its record 2 years in a row,

21 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTinfluenced by the social movement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the first timein 6 years, BAJ was chosen as the recipient of the funds raised by the Osaka Charity Marathon,
which took place for the first time in 2 years. Also, two charity runners participating in Osaka
Marathon supported our crowdfunding campaign. Since May 2022, BAJ has been disseminating
information through online events that are held once or twice a month with support fromstudent interns and volunteers.
In 2023, we will continue to combine remote working and on-site work in shifts as we did in 2022.
The number of face-to-face events increased in the last half of 2022 as the regulations
concerning COVID-19 were loosened. Consequently, some on-site activities were carried out for
the first time in two years: participation as a booth presenter in the Global Festa held in October,the reopening of BAJ café in November, and the activity report meeting in December.

1. Main Projects and Funds
Though the number of group and individual BAJ supporting members tends to decrease,
the amount of donations and fundraising tends to increase and the number of
supporters who donate a defined amount each month has slightly increased. “Furukuru,”
the used clothes recycling activity of the Tokyo office, is also expanding gradually after
10 years since the activity started. It reached the highest amount of fundraising amountin FY2022. Also, the total amount of crowdfunding, bequest donations, large donations,and donations from individuals exceeded 10 million JPY in FY2022.
The following shows the groups and organizations that donated to BAJ’s activities.
Name of organization
Myanmar

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees（UNHCR）, Kao Corporation, Kao Heart Pocket Club,
Mitsubishi Corporation, Fukuda and Partners Co., Ltd.

Vietnam

TOYO TIRE group Environment Protection Fund, "Shine! Children of Asia" Fund, Canon Inc.
Corporation members ／ Ohki Gumi, Care center YAWARAGI, Kokusai Kogyo Co.Ltd, Dynax
Corporation, Nikko Bussan Co., Ltd., Birotasu Co., Japan Development Service, Teknowledge Japan
Inc., International Business Consulting Association, Miyatate Sangyo, TORICO Co.

OthersDonations from corporations and organizations ／ Ohki-gumi, Rikkyo University - College ofCommunity and Human Services, G&S field Co., Ltd., Omni360, Dreves Foreign Law Office, Minato
Jidosha Kogyo, Yahoo Japan Corporation, TORICO Co., E.G.S Line, Scqr Inc., Birotasu, Loyalty
Marketing, Miyatate Sangyo, Kumagai Gumi Co.,Ltd., TOYO TIRE group Environment Protection
Fund, Nikko Bussan Corporation, Minato Jidosha Kogyo*Donations from individuals are not listed to protect personal information.

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(1) Subsidies, Grants, Donations, Membership Fees, and Donations
i. For Myanmar Projects
Although we received several inquiries to support Myanmar, it was difficult to launch new
projects due to the domestic situation in Myanmar. In addition, almost all of the applications
related to Myanmar projects to supporting foundations were rejected.
Therefore, we shifted to smaller projects. We restarted the Book & Toy mini library projectand sewing classes. In parallel, we proceeded with crowdfunding and fundraising campaign
activities. During the summer and winter fundraising, we gathered more than our target of
2.5 million JPY.
The total expense of the “Quick Impact Project” and “Maintenance of Vehicles andMachineries” project, led by UNHCR, was 1,695,018,030 MMK + 65,561.04 USD.
The expense of the “Book & Toy mini library project” was 750,000 JPY, which was covered byour own funds and donations from Kao Corporation, Kao Heart Pocket Club, Mitsubishi
Corporation, and Fukuda and Partners Co., Ltd.
ii. For Vietnam Projects
Although the heavy rain in Hue city in April 2022, reduced crop yields and negatively impacted
direct store sales, we tried to maintain sales by encouraging online ordering and delivery. In
June, we held several activities: the reception of visiting farmers by the AMA English Center,and an introduction of BAJ activities by the Secretary-General of BAJ.
For the Educational Support Project and Environmental Education Project, 912,000 JPY wasallocated from the "Shine! Children of Asia" Fund. For the Activity Restructuring Projectcorresponding to COVID-19, 1,000,000 JPY was allocated from the TOYO TIRE group
Environment Protection Fund, which committed to being a member of BAJ when visiting
overseas projects.
iii. For Tokyo Projects
In addition to the used clothes recycling program “Furu Kuru,” which is becoming our pillar ofactivity in Tokyo, we made continued efforts to raise funds through the “Shine! Children ofAsia” Fund, the “BAJ All Round Supporter,” and our summer and winter fundraising campaigns.
The “Furu kuru” program reached to the highest amount of funding ever, after the usedclothes recycling events in shopping malls were restarted according to the activity
deregulation of COVID-19.

23 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORTThe Annual membership fee for individuals was kept at 10,000 JPY, and the fee fororganizations was kept at 30,000 JPY. We also tried to gather new supporters by issuing the“BAJ Newsletter” on a quarterly basis, and sharing our activities frequently via mailed
magazines, and through SNS such as Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
(2) Membership Fees and Donations
In 2022, BAJ’s business funding accounted for approximately 15% of membership fees anddonations, and approximately 85% of grants and subsidies.
The number of supporting members is 72 individuals and 11 organizations. The membershipfee income was 960,000 JPY and the donation amount was 12,754,870 JPY, which was about
8 million JPY more than in 2021. Bequest donations and crowdfunding were main factors.
Especially in crowdfunding, we frequently reported on activities and live-streamed to spreadthe activities.

BAJ All-RoundSupporterBAJ Donation

For Myanmar

For Vietnam“Shine!
Children of
Other
Asia” Fund
(Ajiko)0
48,0005,000
78,000

Total

131,000

75,0002

Feb.

143,000

850,000

3

Mar.

132,000

337,777522

120,000

0590,299

Apr.

144,000

1,061,000

34,60046,000294,406

1,580,006

May

137,000

132,000

1

152,0000

421,001Jun.

137,000

70,0004

144,000

10,000361,004

Jul.

132,000

40,000245,107

96,0000513,107Aug.

153,000

271,000

284

102,000

2,000,000

2,526,284

Sep.
Oct.
Nov.

142,000
130,000
130,000

67,000146

281,146

1,513,951
5,002

72,00048,00054,0000

130,060
106,158001,822,011
295,160

Dec.

129,000

1,704,000

1,129,847

72,00003,034,847

Total

1,640,000

4,843,995

2,929,469

1,032,000

2,309,406

12,754,870

Jan.

254,002
1,076,003(Unit: JPY)

2. Tokyo Projects(1) Used Clothes Recycling Program “Furu Kuru”
The used clothes recycling program, “Furu Kuru” which started in 2011, has steadily expanded.
In particular, the distribution of leaflets to social welfare councils nationwide has increased
donations from local areas, and the recent spread of SDGs has accelerated the increase in the

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past few years. In addition, the number of used clothing collection events in shopping malls
has increased.
The annual collection results for 2022 are as follows:boxes
10,292

Weight (kg)
94,522

Amount (Yen)
1,551,962

The outcome of our used clothes collection is as follows:

Outcome of Our Used Clothes Collection

ton

100

mil. yen

2.0

Weight (left axis)
Revenuer (right axis)

80

1.5

60
1.0
40

0.5

20
0

0.0
2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

From 2015, buying price has changed from 10 JPY/kg to 15 JPY/kg.

(2) Clothing Collection Events“Furu Kuru” is attended by individuals, groups, workplaces, and companies, etc., and there
are more and more cases where event planning offices work with shopping malls to hold theevent. The number of events held in rural areas is also increasing.
The used clothes collection events held in FY 2022 are as follows:
PeriodPlace

1

Feb 25-27

Granduo Tachikawa

2

Mar 1-31“manolba” AEON mall

AtsutaRecycle Campaign

3

Mar 18-27y

Olivia (each store in Aichi,Gifu)

Trade-In Campaign

29

4

May 13-22

Favore Toyama

Recycle Campaign

148

5

Jun 4-5

Ofuna Lumine Wing

Trade-In and Replacing Campaign

122

6

Jun 26

HonAtsugi Myload

Trade-In and Replacing Campaign

12

7July 1-2

Vivre Akashi

Used clothing collection campaign

34

8

Sep 2-4

Granduo Tachikawa
Keio Department Store Seiseki
Sakuragaoka “mi deu”

Eco Campaign

72“mi deu” Pick-up campaign

1

9

Sep 14- Oct 12

Event Name

No. ofcollected
boxes
73

No.

Eco Campaign

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Sep 23-30

Nara Family“Rakuda”Card member Recycle Campaign

3711

Sep 29- Oct 12

Itomiya, PinkDiamond

Trade-In and Replacing Campaign

143

12

Oct 1-10

Olivia PLAISIR (each store)

Trade-In Campaign

29

13

Oct 7-16

Favore Toyama

Recycle Campaign

710

14

Oct 8-9

Ofuna Lumine Wing

Trade-In and Replacing Campaign

129

15

Oct 23

Mikage Classe

Cashback on used clothes Campaign

36

16

Oct 29-30

Joinus Yokohama

Coat Trade-In 2-day Campaign

142

17

Nov 3

JoinusTerrace Futamatagawa

Coat Trade-In Campaign

43

18

Nov 5

SotetsuLife

Coat Trade-In Campaign

35

19

Nov 16-22

Maruyuu Department Store

Fashion & Cosmetics Trade-In Campaign

42

Mitsukyo

3. Public Relations（1）Activities Online
i. Online Study TourDue to the COVID-19 crisis and local instability and security situations, Study Tours to each
local area where our activities have been done were unable to be implemented in 2022.
However, we made the best use of online set ups and prepared equipment to hold online tours.
Regarding Myanmar, only videos of our local offices, recorded in advance, were shown.

Feb 26

Nov 19Participants
SeminarStudents
ofGakushuin Women’s College(Organized by PEACE IN TOUR
Co., Ltd. )General Public

Contents
BAJ Activities in Hue, Vietnam
Direct Sales Stores
Interaction with Farming Group and Local Farmers
Quiz, etc.
Virtual Tour “Listen to the Message from the Ground!”
BAJ Myanmar Offices
Yangon Office
Maungdaw Officeii. Lectures, Seminars, Meetings, etc.
Lectures and seminars organized by BAJ and upon request have been increasingly held online.
An advantage of online events is that more people in remote regions can attend.
*face-to-face

BAJ Café onsite

Personin Charge
Araishi

Lecture on BAJ Activities in Myanmar

AraishiWorkshop in Vietnam

AraishiAraishi& othermembers

Organization / Group NameFeb 23
Feb 25
Mar 18

Sapporo City Public Lectures
Kokushikan University
Burmese Department
Seminar Students of
Aichi University of Education*

Activities

Apr 1

BAJ x Doeryaa Wings

Junior and senior high school students in
Nagoya had an interactive class withstudents from elementary and junior highschools in Hue

April 8BAJ x Doeryaa Wings

Same as above

Araishi

April 18

BAJ x Doeryaa Wings

Same as above

Araishi

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Sep 24
Sep 29Oct 14
Nov 16
Nov 26
Dec 10Dec 17

Myanmar Friendship Association
Public Lectures in Itami City, Hyogo
Prefecture
Civic Center of Aoyama Gakuin
University
Students of Kouch Shogyo HighSchool*Participants in Myanmar Festival/“Yell for Myanmar”*
BAJ Supporters,
People Concerned*
Students of Shibaura Institute ofTechnology Kashiwa Junior & SeniorHigh School*

Current Situation and Future Vision of BAJ
MyanmarIntroduction to Activities of “Furu-Kuru”
and BAJ

AraishiAraishi

Activities in Rakhine State, Myanmar

AraishiIntroduction to BAJ Organization and
Activities

Araishi

Lectures on BAJ Activities in Myanmar

Araishi

Debrief Session of Maungdaw Project inMyanmar

Aiba

Vicissitudes of BAJ Activities in Vietnam

Araishiiii. BAJ Café and briefing session for accepting volunteers
Face-to-face meetings have been suspended, expect when an applicant requests for one. In
October, we set up an exhibit at the “Global Festival,” which was held after a 2-year suspension
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, a face-to-face BAJ Café was held. Every week, a
few volunteers assisted with various tasks both online and face-to-face at our Tokyo Head
Office. The total number of those volunteers in 2022 was 106.

Event Name

May 7

Jul 30

Sep 3

Oct 8
Nov 12BAJ Café onsite ①
International Cooperation Forum“Let’s think about international cooperation
with NGO staff.”
BAJ Café onsite ②International Cooperation Forum“Let’s think about international cooperation
with NGO staff.”
BAJ Café onsite ③
International Cooperation Forum
Theme：Support for Women in Myanmar
BAJ Café onsite ④
Let’s Start International Cooperation Now.
Find your suitable support.
BAJ Café

Person in Charge

No. ofParticipants

Araishi, Okazaki,
Okada, Kato

6

OnlineAraishi, Okazaki,
Kato

9

OnlineAraishi, Okazaki,
Kato, Kawana,Atsumi, Oka

7

OnlineAraishi, Okazaki,
Kato

5

OnlineAraishi, Tsuruta

5Tokyo Head
OfficePlace

iv. Supporting Activities related to NPO “Nimaime-no-meishi”
We accepted activities organized by “Nimaime-no-meishi”, an NPO with volunteers
who were working professionals. We considered and collaborated on various projects
for 3 months on public relations, plans to increase supporters, and making materials
to promote our operations. In January 2022, these activities ended after the debrief
meeting.

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v. Information Dissemination through social media
Our website and email newsletters were consistently focused on timely disseminationof information. In addition, we sent out monthly newsletters, including both email andannouncement magazines. We also maintained active postings on platforms where we
could share photos, such as Facebook (with 1,886 followers), Instagram dedicated to
BAJ's 30th anniversary (with 153 followers), and X (formerly Twitter, with 1,636
followers).
vi. Information Dissemination through Print Media - Publication of the BAJ
Newsletter and Annual Report
We regularly published BAJ's magazine, the "BAJ Newsletter", from issue number 142
to 145 with a distribution of 600 to 700 copies per issue. In addition, the Annual Reportfor the fiscal year 2021 was published after BAJ’s General Meeting.
（2）Networking with other organizations
While actively participating in meetings held by administrative agencies, internationalorganizations, and NGO/NPO coalitions, we have promoted information sharing, exchanges,
and joint projects. In particular, in August, 2021, we served as a secretariat for one year at theJapanese NGO Network (JNN) in Myanmar.
Networking activities and meetings in which BAJ participated in 2022 are as follows:

Organization / Group Name

Activities

J-FUN

Interact and share information with NGOs affiliated with UNHCR

NGO Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Regular Consultation Meeting

Meeting to make proposals and exchange opinions with the Japanese Ministryof Foreign Affairs

Care Center YAWARAGI

Promoting projects for senior citizens

NGO/JICA Council

Exchange of opinions and information sharing between JICA and NGOs

JANIC/Japan NGO Center forInternational Cooperation

Partner organization of NGOs for international cooperation, Vietnam NGO
research meeting, etc.

Biomedical Science Association
Japan Civil Society Network on
SDGs

Information sharing on hygiene projects in Vietnam
Share information and make proposals for UN SDG projects

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humanitarian action)
Appropriate Technology Forum
Japan

Partner organization for NGOs conducting humanitarian assistance with UNHCR
Promotion and proposals for appropriate technology, aiming for a sustainable
world

Nikko Bussan Co., Ltd.

Assisting BAJ projects through “Furu Kuru,” the used clothes recycling programDot-jp Nonprofit Organization

Accepting university student interns

Nimaime-no-meishi

Connecting NPOs and members of society to solve NPO issues

JNN (Japan NGO Network)

A gathering of NGOs who operate in Myanmar for information exchange, etc.

Doeryaa-Wings

Preparation for online exchange classes with Vietnamese children

4. General Affairs
In 2022, we continued to shorten working hours and work from home, and have applied for the“Employment Adjustment Subsidy.” We proceeded with salary payment to staff and insurancerelated management work, and other work necessary for the maintenance and management of
the corporation. We also managed BAJ supporting members and supporters.
（1）Human Resources
i. Reshuffling of Japanese Staff
Date of transfer

Name

After

Feb 1

Kyosuke IMAMURA

Resignation

Nov 30

Akira OKAZAKI

Jan 1, 2023

Katsuhiro ONO

Jan 20, 2023

Shota AIBA

Resignation
Senior Staff Officer / Tokyo
Office, Acting Program
Manager / Maungdaw
Office (part-time)
Resignation

BeforeSenior Education Officer / Acting Country
representative, Yangon office, Myanmar
Coordinator / Tokyo Office（Part-time）
Senior Staff Officer / Tokyo Office (parttime)
Program Manager / Maungdaw Office

ii. Accepting Interns
We accepted 4 university students as interns from the “Dot-jp Nonprofit Organization” in
2022, set goals individually, and held a debriefing session on the final day.
1

Name

Year in university

PeriodContent

Marika OKADA

Sophomore

Feb 9 – May 7

Planning and operation of online events
Planning and operation of online events

2

Yui KATO

FreshmanFeb 9 – May 7

3

Kosuke KAWANA

Sophomore

Aug 1 - Sep 30

Event assistance, tour planning, etc.

4

Yu ATSUMI

Freshman

Aug 1 - Sep 30

Event assistance, survey of Vietnam, etc.

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iii. Participation in Staff trainings and meetings
The trainings, meetings, and events attended are listed below:
Organizer
Jan 25

Apr 27

Oct 22
Oct 27The Japan-Myanmar
Friendship Association
Survey Report meeting ofVietnam Study Group（Japan NGO Center forInternational Cooperation,
The Kamenori
Foundation）
Fukuda and Partners Co.,Ltd.
The Japan-Myanmar
Friendship Association

Content

Person inchargeLocation

Current situation in Myanmar

Ono

OnlineBAJ Human Resources
Development in Vietnam（Lecture, presentation at
symposium）

Araishi

OnlineExhibit at the 20th anniversary
party

Araishi

Hotel New Otani
Tokyo

Myanmar Economic Seminar

Araishi

OnlineNov 7

UTSUNOMIYA UNIVERSITY

Briefing session on the internshipprogram (Introduction toVietnam）

Araishi

OnlineNov 8

Meeting to exchange
opinions（Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Japan NGO
Network）

Measures against laws concerning
the organization and activities oforganizations

Araishi

Ministry of Foreign
Affairs

Nov 9

OSAKA MARATHON

Briefing session to introduce
charity runners

Araishi

OnlineOnline seminar on press releases

Kato

OnlineMeasures against laws concerning
the organization and activities oforganizations

Araishi

OnlineNov 16

Dec 13

Japan NGO Center forInternational Cooperation
Emergency meeting（Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Japan NGO
Network）

5. Support for Overseas Projects
While we had difficulty traveling or sending dispatches to Myanmar, we instead frequently
shared information online. Especially after the military coup, it was not possible to proceed withbusiness as planned due to restrictions on bank withdrawals, movement, etc. We continued only
those businesses that were able to operate.
（1）Overseas trip and Dispatch of professionals
We went on our first business trip in two years to Vietnam, where the COVID-19 pandemic has
subsided. However, we couldn’t send our experts to Myanmar.
Date

Traveler

June 23 - 30

Araishi

Destination／ Description
Vietnam/Meeting with HUE CITY PEOPLES COMMITTEE etc.

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（2）Support for the Projects in Myanmar
i. Mangrove Windbreak Tree-Planting Project in Ayeyarwady School【Funded by Kao Corporation, Kao Heart Pocket Club, Mitsui Sumitomo Volunteer Foundation】
We postponed the reforestation project from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
and then rescheduled it again because of the military coup. In the end, we decided to cancel
the project in July. After consulting with the fund contributor, we decided to divert theremaining funds to the Book & Toy Project and submitted a report on the project.
ii. Women’s ability Development Project through Tailoring Training【Funded by donations and own funds】
We proceeded with the necessary fundraising through crowdfunding and fundraising
campaigns in conjunction with the start of the project.
（3）Support for the Projects in Vietnam
We have been working with Vietnam support members and student interns to develop plansand proposals for activities in Hue, such as environmental education activities, online tours,
and ideas for a thank you letter to the "Shine! Children of Asia“ Fund (Ajiko) supporters. Details
are available in the Vietnam Project Report.

31 | 2022 ANNUAL REPORT12,106,507
4,690,166

Pers onnel Cos t

Other Cos ts

1,672,640
67,123,348
68,795,988

Cha nges i n Net As s erts （A）-（B）-（C）Net As s erts Brought Forwa rd(D)Net As s erts Ca rri ed Forwa rd（A）-（B）-（C）＋（D）

1,672,640

00(Unit: JPY)

111,734,410

16,796,673

94,937,737(Unit: JPY)

113,407,050

8,010,852

2,258,936

89,422,392

12,754,870

960,000(Unit: JPY)

Cha nges i n Opera tion Activi ties （A）-（B）Total Nonrecurring Expenditure (C)3．Nonrecurri ng Expendi ture Subs i dy Refund

050,700,589

44,237,148

Other Cos ts< NONRECURRING EXPENDITURE >Total Expenditure (B)2. Ma na gement Cos t

1. Project Cos t< EXPENDITURE >Pers onnel Cos t

8,010,852

Total Income (A)2,258,936

88,422,392

Subs i di es *3

5. Other Revenue

1,000,000

Gra nts *2

12,754,870

960,000

4. Revenue from Project Opera tions

3. Gra nts a nd Others

2. Dona tions *2

1. Members hi p Fees *1< INCOME >STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2022
(From January 1st, 2022, to December 31st, 2022)

1,056,000
1,000,000
13,754,870

6. TOYO TIRE Group
Envi ronmental Protection Fund
Total Donation and Grants

Total Subsidies

88,422,392

1. Uni ted Na tions Hi gh Commi s s i oner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Qui ck Impa ct Project / Repa i r a nd Ma i ntena nce of Vehi cl es a nd Ma chi nery i n Ra khi ne State, Mya nma r(Uni t: JPY)
88,422,392*3 Breakdown of Subsidies

NB: For a l l ma jor dona tions , pl ea s e refer to the tabl e i n "Domes tic Activi ties Report 1. NPO
Authori za tion Status a nd Fundra i s i ng (1) Fundra i s i ng"

2,309,406

5. "Shi ne! Chi l dren of As i a " Fund (Vi etna m)

2,929,469

4. Vi etna m Dona tion

1,616,000

3. Mya nma r Dona tion

4,843,995

2. Al l Round Supporter

1. BAJ Dona tion

(Uni t: JPY)

960,000*2 Breakdown of Donations and Grants

300,000

Total Membership Fees

660,000(Uni t: JPY)

2. Corpora tions

1. Indi vi dua l s*1 Breakdown of Membership Fees

Financial Report (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022)

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

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01,159,202

Renta l Fees

0216,385

Corpora te Ta x, etc.

Commi s s i on Pa i d

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90,115,060
1,654,683

Balance for 2021

48,052,432

44,367

Total Expenditure

Subtota l for Other Expens es

Mi s cel l a neous00

Ta xes a nd Dues

Forei gn Excha nge Los s

01,220,475

721,953

Accounti ng Fees

Res ea rch a nd Tra i ni ng

Ins ura nce

0

5,676,952

Repa i rs

Depreci a ti on

1,849,642

930,654

Cons uma bl e Goods

Communi ca ti on a nd Tra ns porta ti on

1,464,071

0Publ i c Rel a ti ons Pri nti ng

Tra vel Expens es

034,768,731

Expert Di s pa tch Fee

Equi pment

2 Other Expens es

42,062,628

Reti rement Benefi ts /Reti rement Mutua l Ai d Al l owa nce

Subtota l for Pers onnel Expens es

042,062,628

91,769,743

333,977

0332,939

88,422,392

0

2,680,4350Northern Ra khi ne
Sta te Regi ona l
Devel opment
Project

1,034-1,034-1,034

0

0

400

0

0

0

0

-1,434

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

School Bui l di ng
Cons tructi on a nd
Communi ty
Devel opment i n
Ra khi ne Sta te

MYANMAR OPERATIONS

Sta tutory Benefi ts

Sa l a ri es a nd Al l owa nces

1 Pers onnel Expens es

Ⅱ EXPENDITURE

Total Income

6 Other Revenue

5 Forei gn Excha nge Profi t

4 Revenue from Project Opera ti ons

Subs i di es

Gra nts

3 Gra nts a nd Others

2 Dona ti ons

1 Members hi p Fees

Ⅰ INCOME

Item

Income and Expenditure for Each Operation

3,947

87

47

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

0

8

1

5

4

3

0

0

19

40

0

0

40

4,034

0

0

0

0

0

4,034

0

Secure Wa ter
Suppl y Progra m i n
the Centra l Dry
Zone

0905,486

3,590,746

1,416,266

32,712033,592

0

0

0

0

9,050

0

498,244

64,952

36,19633,147

333,76200374,6112,174,480

002,174,480

4,496,232

281

0130,54501,000,000

3,365,406

VIETNAMOPERATIONS

0615,925

1,232,877

1,232,877

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

291,311

0941,566

0

0

0

0

0

0

1,848,802

001,532,452

00316,350

DOMESTICOPERATIONS

03,181,074

94,937,737

50,700,589

77,0790250,3770001,220,475

729,57601,657,454

5,741,905

1,885,844

1,255,116

1,797,836

941,566

035,143,361

44,237,148

0044,237,148

98,118,811

334,25801,995,936

88,422,392

1,000,000

6,366,225

PROJECT TOTAL-1,508,434

16,796,673

4,690,166

1,158,048

0357,151

70,0000226,085

0279,9720794,2000

1,387,439

116,062

294,002

7,207

0

0

12,106,507

156,000

2,211,846

9,738,661

15,288,239

3,025,537

4,651,057

263,000006,388,645

960,000

MANAGEMENT

960,000

1,672,640

111,734,410

55,390,755

1,235,127

0

607,528

70,0000226,085

1,220,475

1,009,548

02,451,654

5,741,905

3,273,283

1,371,178

2,091,838

948,773

035,143,361

56,343,655

156,000

2,211,846

53,975,809

113,407,050

3,359,795

4,651,057

2,258,936

88,422,392

1,000,000

12,754,870

TOTAL(Unit: JPY)

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR EACH OPERATIONBALANCE SHEET

Balance Sheet (As of December 31st, 2022)< ASSETS >(Unit: JPY)
Ca s hCa s h a nd Depos i ts

Current As s ets

500,445

Depos i ts

37,878,461

Ca s h a nd Depos i ts i n Mya nma r

27,841,574

Ca s h a nd Depos i ts i n Vi etna m584,840

Mercha ndi s e

14,69075,900,715

Adva nces
Accounts Recei va bl e
Current As s ets

Adva nce Pa yments
Tempora ry Pa yments

Ta ngi bl e Fi xed As s ets

09,058,352
0
22,353

Expens es for Uncompl eted Cons tructi on

0Mecha ni ca l Equi pment1

Fi xed As s ets

1
Inves tments a nd Other As s ets Renta l Depos i ts

0

Total Assets

75,900,716< LIABILITIES >(Unit: JPY)
Accrued Ta xes

70,000

Other Accounts Pa ya bl e0

Deferred Members hi p Fees

0

Deferred Dona ti ons0

Current Li a bi l i ti es Deferred Gra nts
Deferred Subs i di es
Other Adva nce Pa yments

02,214,8730Depos i ts Pa ya bl e542,144

Sus pens e Recei pts

1,268,412

Accrued Reti rement Benefi ts for Empl oyees

4,095,429

2,469,299

Fi xed Li a bi l i ti esLong-Term Loa ns Pa ya bl e
Total Liabilities

540,000
7,104,728< Net Assets >(Unit: JPY)

Ba l a nce Brought Forwa rd from the Previ ous Yea r

67,123,348

Cha nges i n Net As s ets

1,672,640

Total Net Assets

68,795,988

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

75,900,716

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Total

Ma na gement Cos ts a nd Rent

Dona tions Recei ved

Members hi p Fees Recei ved(Statement of Activi ties )Item14,509,070

794,200

12,754,870

960,000

Amount s hown i n
the fi na nci a ls tatement

1,138,000

700,000

368,000

70,000(Unit: JPY)
Tra ns a ction
a mount of di rectors
a nd cl os e rel a tives

3. Details on Transactions with Board Members and Close Relatives

UNHCR / Qui ck Impa ct Project / Repa i rs a nd Ma i ntena nce of Ma chi neri es a nd Vehi cl es i n
Ra khi ne State, Mya nma r

Project Detai l

2. Breakdown of Restricted Funds and Donations

Al l a ccounts a re tax i ncl us i ve.

(3) Accounting for Consumption Taxes

3,526,215

Ba l a nce brought
forwa rd from theprevi ous term
88,422,392

Amount us ed i nthe current term
Cl os i ng Ba l a nce(Ta ngi bl e Fi xed
As s ets )Ma chi ne
Equi pment
Wel l Dri l l i ng
Ma chi nes

Item

15,422,173

Acqui s i tion Va l ue

As s et Growth

4. Breakdown of Changes in Fixed Assets

87,111,050

Amount recei ved i nthe current termma de by the Sma l l er Enterpri s e Retirement Al l owa nce Mutua l Ai d Sys tem from the a ccrued benefi ts to be pa i d a t the end of yea r ba s ed on empl oyment regul a tions .

To prepa re retirement benefi ts of empl oyees , the es tima ted a l l owa nce to be pa i d by the orga ni za tion i s ca l cul a ted by s ubtra cting the es tima ted pa yment

・Al l owa nce for retirement benefi ts of empl oyees(2) Accounting Standard for Allowances

Ta ngi bl e fi xed a s s ets a re depreci a ted by the s tra i ght-l i ne method ba s ed on the provi s i ons of the Corpora tion Ta x Act.

(1) Depreciation Method of Fixed Assets

0

0

Notes

As s et Decl i ne02,214,873

Adva nces Recei ved

In thi s s tanda rd, Income a nd Expendi ture Account Statement i n Articl e 28, Pa ra gra ph 1 of the Act on Promotion of Speci fi ed Non-profi t Activi ties i s ca l l ed Statement of Activi ties .

The fi na nci a l s tatement i s prepa red a ccordi ng to the NPO Accounting Standa rd (es tabl i s hed by the NPO Accounting Standa rd Commi ttee on Jul y 20th, 2010).

1. Key Accounting Policies

Notes on Financial Statement

Depreci a tion Va l ue

2021/1/1-2021/12/31
2022/1/1-2022/12/31

Project Peri od0(Unit: JPY)

15,422,172

Cumul a tive
Depreci a tion
Va l ue

1(Unit: JPY)
Term-end
Book Va l ue

NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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