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Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)

JMAS's founding statement explains that landmine and unexploded-ordnance clearance is dangerous, specialized work that ordinary civilian NGOs struggle to sustain, and that it was formed, centered on former …

សកម្មភាពកំចាត់មីនជប៉ុនjmas ( )

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is a certified Japanese nonprofit organization, founded mainly by former Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, that clears landmines and unexploded ordnance and supports post-conflict recovery. JMAS began operating in Cambodia in 2002-2003 and maintains a representative office in Phnom Penh alongside its Tokyo headquarters, with unexploded-ordnance clearance work in Cambodia as one of its longest-running country programs. The organization also runs mine and ordnance-clearance related activities in Palau and Micronesia.

Founded
Headquarters
Phnom Penh
Foundation type
NGO

Mission

JMAS's founding statement explains that landmine and unexploded-ordnance clearance is dangerous, specialized work that ordinary civilian NGOs struggle to sustain, and that it was formed, centered on former Japan Self-Defense Force members, to express Japanese goodwill in the field through people working alongside local communities, not only through money or goods.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Per JMAS's own history page, it was set up as a voluntary group in September 2001 and conducted its first Cambodia field survey that December. It was certified as an NPO by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in May 2002, began …

Per JMAS's own history page, it was set up as a voluntary group in September 2001 and conducted its first Cambodia field survey that December. It was certified as an NPO by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in May 2002, began unexploded-ordnance clearance work in Cambodia in March 2003, opened a Laos office in September 2005, started mine-clearance work in Afghanistan in August 2006, and received Japan's national-tax-agency-approved NPO certification in May 2008, later followed by work in Angola, Pakistan, and Palau.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Cambodia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 49

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CCC registry status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) has a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Cambodia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Cambodia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Cambodia data
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is a community development nonprofit based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its registration number is KH-CCC-899. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 47 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Cambodia is 49/100.

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Cambodia. It operates as a NGO.

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Cambodia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is a certified Japanese nonprofit organization, founded mainly by former Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, that clears landmines and unexploded ordnance and supports post-conflict recovery. JMAS began operating in Cambodia in 2002-2003 and maintains a representative office in Phnom Penh alongside its Tokyo headquarters, with unexploded-ordnance clearance work in Cambodia as one of its longest-running country programs. The organization also runs mine and ordnance-clearance related activities in Palau and Micronesia. Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is a community development organization based in Cambodia. The organization was founded in 2002.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KI
Kimihiko K••••••••
President of the Board (Rijicho)

Officers & trustees (2)

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Cause areas in Cambodia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 1,545
Social Services 222
Health 102
Education 78
Arts & Culture 41
Environment 40
Religion 12
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Most common causes in Cambodia

Causes charities work on most.

Poverty 290
Peace 115
HIV/AIDS 83
Orphan Care 71
Disability 69
Hunger 49
Sanitation 43
Refugees 32
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)

What is Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)?
Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is a community development ngo based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) is a certified Japanese nonprofit organization, founded mainly by former Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, that clears landmines and unexploded ordnance and supports post-conflict recovery. JMAS began operating in Cambodia in 2002-2003 and maintains a representative office in Phnom Penh alongside its Tokyo headquarters, with unexploded-ordnance clearance work in Cambodia as one of its longest-running country programs. The organization also runs mine and ordnance-clearance related activities in Palau and Micronesia.
When was Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) founded?
Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) was founded in 2002.
Where is Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) located?
Headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Is Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) trustworthy?
Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)'s registration number?
Registration: KH-CCC-899 (Cambodia).
What is Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS)'s website?
http://www.jmas-ngo.jp
Are donations to Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia 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.