The Ukraine and U.S. ambassadors to Tokyo have called on the Japanese public to give to a newly launched fund helping Ukrainian evacuees adjust to life in Japan, including with language-learning aid.
The Ukraine Evacuees Assistance Fund, established in partnership between the philanthropic Nippon Foundation with U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky, aims to raise ¥1 billion ($7.4 million) by Sept. 30.
To ensure evacuees can become linguistically competent to find jobs and lead fulfilling lives, the fund covers tuition at Japanese language schools and offers scholarships. It will also offer everyday items such as cards for public transportation, and some cash will go to facilitating experiencing Japanese summer festivals.