In the aftermath of WWII, visionaries in Japan and the United States came together to establish a university in Japan that would educate “new leaders for a new Japan” committed to reconciliation, democracy, and human rights. The Japan ICU Foundation was incorporated in New York in 1949 to support this endeavor, and International Christian University (ICU) was founded the same year. Over 75 years later, ICU has grown into a leading university, and JICUF and ICU remain steadfast partners.
With our eyes on the future, JICUF’s mission is to nurture global citizens who contribute to the well-being of humanity. We fulfill this mission by supporting innovative educational programs at ICU and other higher education institutions in Japan. Examples include Refugee Education Japan, the SDG Projects, the Othmer Research Fellowship and the Global Citizen Fellowship.
Most Recent Articles
JICUF Publishes 2024 Impact Report
JICUF is pleased to share our 2024 Impact Report. The feature story focuses on the opening of JICUF’s Japan Office on the ICU campus. Click here or the image below to read the Impact Report.
Farm Project Report – Spring 2025
The Farm Project, a collaboration between JICUF and ICU, was launched in spring 2024. (Click here to read about the project’s background and meet Farm Manager Chigusa Horiuchi.) JICUF will be sharing seasonal updates on the project’s progress and activities. Rooted in the themes of food, agriculture, and environmental engagement, the Farm Project began its activities last fall under the name FARM DAYS. Students and faculty volunteers gathered about three days a week to cultivate the land, plant fruit trees, and tend to the fields. By February 2025, nearly 100 individuals—including many repeat volunteers—had taken part. Currently, the project focuses on three key areas: the forest garden, the orchard, and […]
JICUF to Co-host Events at ICU with Canada’s Wilfrid Laurier University
On April 25 (Friday) and 26 (Saturday), JICUF and Wilfrid Laurier University will co-host two events at ICU focused on providing higher education opportunities for students with refugee backgrounds. We invite ICU students, faculty and staff to learn about the groundbreaking student-led initiative of the Canadian University to bring students from conflict zones around the world to study in Canada.
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