Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)
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Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection.
Focus & reach
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Japan
Kenya
Laos
Lebanon
Moldova
Myanmar
Pakistan
Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Uganda
Ukraine
Zambia
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- Established in 1979, it is among the oldest charities in Japan GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 3% of charities in Japan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Japan data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is registered in Japan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is registered in Japan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#48,953 of 49,473 charities in Japan on governance disclosure
1/5 puts it in the top 100% of the cohort, tied with 467 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar human services charities in Japan.
Cause areas in Japan
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Frequently asked questions about Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is registered with the Cabinet Office NPO Portal. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection. Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is classified as a human services organization registered in Japan. The organization was founded in 1979.
Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is located in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 7F, Mizuho Building, Japan.
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Quick facts about Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)
- What is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)?
- Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan. Established with the spirit of reciprocity and goodwill, AAR Japan provides those affected by hardships such as conflicts, natural disasters and impoverishments, the assistance they need, and make tomorrow better than today for everyone. In doing so through the support from across the world and Japan, we hope to demonstrate that each individual has an important role to play for world's peace and stability. AAR Japan will work to realize a global society where the weak are not left behind, and where the minority would not face social rejection.
- When was Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) founded?
- Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) was founded in 1979.
- Where is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) located?
- Headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The charity operates in 18 countries.
- Is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) trustworthy?
- Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)'s website?
- https://aarjapan.gr.jp/en/
- Are donations to Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Japan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.