Basic Information of Shapla Neer
“Specified Nonprofit Corporation, Shapla Neer = Citizens’ Committee in Japan for Overseas Support” (Shapla Neer) is a Japanese International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1972. It is an organization that is independent from any specific religion, political party, business, or organization. Problems we can see within society that arise from North/South issues, particularly solving issues related to poor people’s living conditions in South Asia, are what our work is aimed at, in South Asia and in Japan. We aspire to realize a world where all people can flourish in the rich potential of every human being.
Our name, Shapla Neer, comes from our roots. In the language of Bangladesh, Bengal, Shapla Neer means “House of the Water Lilies”. “Shapla” is also the national flower of Bangladesh.
Our Mission
Shapla Neer’s mission is to improve the living conditions of underprivileged communities in South Asian countries through domestic and international activities and services that focus on solving current socialeconomic issues.
Summary of our organization
| Offitial Title | （Japanese title） 特定非営利活動法人シャプラニール＝市民による海外協力の会 （English title） Shapla Neer = Citizens’ Committee in Japan for Overseas Support |
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| Location |
2-3-1 Nishiwaseda, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 169-8611 |
| Activities |
BANGLADESH – Support for girls working as domestic workers – Support for community disaster preparedness in cyclone prone areas – Support for child labour reduction in rural areas NEPAL JAPAN – Support handicraft producers to improve their livelihoods and communities through Fair Trad Various activities related to those listed above |
| Chairperson | Mayumi Murayama |
| Secretary General | Emiko Fujioka |
| Staff | Japan: 13 employees Bangladesh: 8 employees (includes 1 resident Japanese employees) Nepal: 6 employees (includes 1 resident Japanese employee) |
| Established | September 1972 |
| Registered as NPO | August 2001 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo |
