Civic Force was established in 2009 in response to large-scale disasters in Japan and to provide timely and effective emergency assistance through collaboration between companies, NPOs, and governments.
The 2004 Chuetsu Earthquake in Niigata, Japan prompted the founding of Civic Force. Building collaborative partnerships between various stakeholders during non-emergency times is key in delivering needed support to affected people in emergencies. Civic Force is committed to serving as a platform for such partnerships.
During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Civic Force dispatched helicopters the day after the disaster hit to begin emergency assistance. This rapid deployment was made possible with over 300 million yen (US$ 2.7 million) that poured in within just three days. Businesses also stepped in and provided goods and logistical support. Since then, Civic Force has been responding to natural disasters all across Japan.
In December 2019, Civic Force participated in the establishment of the emergency disaster support project "Airborne Rescue and Relief Operations With Search” (ARROWS) and began building a more effective response mechanism to save more people.
Disasters occur every year. but Civic Force is prepared and ready to act. Thank you for your continuous support.
VISION
Collaborate with one another and build a disaster resilient society through the power (“Force”) of civil society (“Civic”).
mission
To recognize the needs of each affected individual and provide timely and effective assistance.
Civic Force is an organization that provides timely and effective emergency response and coordinates with the private sector, NGOs, and local governments in large-scale disasters. Leveraging each stakeholders’ strengths and resources, Civic Force delivers the most needed assistance to the affected areas. Civic Force also supports building a disaster-resilient society by connecting affected communities and sharing lessons learned and best practices.
Rapid and effective disaster response in Japan
2008
APRIL
Disaster Response Partners (currently Civic Force) established
2009
JANUARY
Organization name change to Civic Force
DECEMBER
Civic Force becomes an incorporated organization
2010
JANUARY
Haiti Earthquake Response Project
2011
MARCH
Great East Japan Earthquake Conducted needs assessment via helicopter and provided emergency assistance
SEPTEMBER
“Asia-Pacific Disaster Assistance Summit” held in Tokyo
NOVEMBER
Established Tohoku Common Benefit Investment Fund (currently Common Benefit Investment Fund)
2012
JULY
Northern Kyushu Heavy Rain Emergency Assistance Project
AUGUST
Philippines Floods Assistance Project
OCTOBER
A-PAD (Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management) established during the 5th Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction
DECEMBER
Philippines Typhoon Emergency Assistance Project
2013
FEBRUARY
Awarded the JustGivingAward 2013
AUGUST
Hiroshima Landslides Disaster Assistance Project
2014
AUGUST
Hiroshima Landslides Disaster Assistance Project
AUGUST
Philippines Typhoon Emergency Assistance
2015
SEPTEMBER
Kanto・Tohoku Heavy Rain Assistance Project
2016
APRIL
Kumamoto Earthquake Assistance Project
2017
JULY
Northern Kyushu Heavy Rain Assistance Project
AUGUST
Co-established Social Emergency Management Alliance (SEMA)
2018
JULY
West Japan Floods Assistance Project
SEPTEMBER
Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake Assistance Project
2019
OCTOBER
Typhoon Hagibis Response Assistance Project
DECEMBER
Co-established an emergency medical team project, Airborne Rescue and Relief Operations With Search (ARROWS)
2020
JANUARY
COVID-19 Response Assistance Project
JULY
2020 July Heavy Rain Assistance Project (ongoing)
2021
JULY
2021 July Heavy Rain Assistance Project (ongoing)
AUGUST
2021 August Heavy Rain Assistance Project (ongoing)
AUGUST
Civic Force merges with A-PAD Japan
Organization Name | Civic Force |
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Established | January 29, 2009 |
Chairperson | Kaori Neki |
Board of Directors | Yasuhiko Kamiya, Yuichiro Sakamoto, Chie Hirao, Yasuo Mashimo |
Controller | Hiroshi Araki |
Executive Director | Kaori Neki |
HQ |
2-41-12-2F Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0063 |
Saga Office | 1-3-5-6F Matsubara, Saga, Saga 840-0831 TEL:0952-20-2900 FAX:0952-20-1608 |
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