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TEL: 06-6941-2297 Visa and labor issues, medical and welfare services, etc.Available Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish,

Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, and JapaneseConsultation Hours: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday) *except for

national holidays Lunchtime (12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.)E-mail jouhou-c@ofix.or.jp URL http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/index.html

Osaka Information Service for Foreign ResidentsConsultation Free of Charge!

公益財団法人 大阪府国際交流財団Osaka Foundation of International eXchange

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Osaka Foundation of International Exchange5th Floor, MyDome Osaka2-5 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0029TEL: 06-6966-2400 FAX: 06-6966-2401Website: http://www.ofix.or.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/osakafoundation

Osaka Foundation of International Exchange (OFIX) was established in January 1989 to promote international exchange for prefectural residents and to contribute to the international goodwill and development of Osaka as an international metropolis.

Since then, OFIX has played a central role in the promotion of internationalization

in the prefecture through programs encouraging the development of global human resources such as our Cross-cultural Awareness Education Program, as we l l a s measures to create a supportive environment for foreign residents, including our Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents and Orion International House.

Against the backdrop of Osaka’s recent foreign population growth and the lengthening of stay of those residents, as well as the dramatic increase of visitors from overseas, OF IX r e cogn i ze s the g row ing importance of strengthening and maintaining its multilingual support system for foreigners.

Furthermore, since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011, large scale natural disasters have occurred with increas ing frequency. Foreign nationals are particularly vulnerable in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake due to their lack of a preparedness

and language barriers. With this in mind, OFIX has been proactive in developing a system capable o f p rov id ing d i sa s te r - r e l a ted information in various languages to these people in the case of a disaster.

From fiscal year 2018, OFIX is operating under a new Mid-term Management Plan*, prioritizing our multiculturalism-assisting services (e.g. improving the availability of information in various languages in the community). Going forward, we intend to focus on improving measures that ensure the safety and security of foreign residents and visitors in Osaka and strengthen the further internationalization of the prefecture.

JICA Osaka Desk in OFIXJICA Osaka Desk is set up in OFIX’s offi ce.TEL: 06-6966-2400Email: jicadpd-desk-osakafu@jica.go.jp

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No. of Website Visits Approx. 11,380 visits (monthly average for FY 2016)

※This is for reference only and does not guarantee website visits in the future.

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【M e m b e r B e n e f i t】❶ F r e e a nd p r i o r i t y s u b s c r i p t i o n t o O F I X publications, reports and so on.

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❸Banner ad placement for half of the specified amount (for corporate members).<Tax benefi ts for contributions made to public interest corporations>Supporting members are eligible for preferential treatment concerning income and corporate taxes.Further details: http://ofi x.or.jp/english/ofi x/support/

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Jan. 25, 1989 Established as an Incorporated FoundationJun. 11, 1989 Opened the OFIX International Exchange Plaza (currently “OFIX Plaza”)Feb. 1, 1995 Operation and management of Orion International House after the facility was lent over to OFIX by Osaka Pref.

Mar. 31, 2009 Operation and management of Orion International House as owner after obtaining the facility from Osaka Pref.Apr. 1, 2012 Recognized as a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation by the Osaka Pref. Governor

2-226 Higashi Uenoshiba-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai 591-8035TEL: 072-250-8701FAX: 072-250-8702Rooms: 85Monthly Rent: 26,000 yen (not incl. utilities)

Information for Foreign Residents and Visitors

　Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents

Entrusted with the service by Osaka Prefectural Government, this service provides information and advice on a wide range of issues including matters related to daily life in nine languages.* Direct Tel: 06-6941-2297

Our “Essentials for Living in Osaka” guidebook is available to foreign residents in ten languages on the OFIX website. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section in nine languages* which compiles useful information often sought by foreign residents who contact our service.* English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai and Japanese languages.

　Assistance for Municipality Consultation Services for Foreigners

OFIX conducted its “One Day Consultation Service for Foreign Residents” with the aim to encourage local governments throughout the prefecture to expand their consultation services for foreign residents. Starting fiscal year 2018, this program has changed to “Jointly Sponsored One Day Consultations for Foreign Residents.” By having municipalities and local international exchange organizations co-host consultation events not only with OFIX, but with other related local governments and bodies, we hope to see even greater participation from foreign residents.

　Network Meetings with Staff Engaged in Foreign Consultation Services

OFIX holds network meeting to strengthen existing links between OFIX counselors and local government staff members involved in providing administrative information to foreign residents.

Volunteer Interpreter/Translator Training and Dispatch

OFIX offers tra ining for language volunteers such as community interpreters a n d v o l u n t e e r s a n d dispatches them to local governments that request t h e i r s e r v i c e s . T h e s e

volunteers aid communication between local government staff and foreign residents.We a lso have act ive host fami ly and cultura l volunteers. Applications for all volunteer types are accepted all year round.To register: http://ofix.or.jp/english/accept/volunteer/

Strengthening the Disaster Support System for Foreign Residents

Osaka Multilingual Disaster Information Center

Osaka Prefecture and OFIX concluded the “Agreement for the Establishment and Operations of Osaka Multilingual Disaster Information Center” to provide efficient multilingual support in a large-scale disaster.Based on this agreement, OFIX is developing operational manuals and holding training drills so that the Center can be smoothly established together with Osaka Prefecture immediately following a disaster.OFIX is also contributing to the development of a wider area collaborative system as outlined in the “Disaster Support Network for Foreigners Agreement” concluded by the Kinki Region Liaison Council of Local Associations for International Relations*.* Comprised of 5 prefectural-level and 3 Government ordinance city-level international organizations in the Kinki region. (Shiga Pref., Kyoto Pref., Osaka Pref. (OFIX), Hyogo Pref., Wakayama Pref., Kyoto City, Osaka City and Kobe City)

　OFIX Disaster-Related Volunteer Interpreter/Translator Program

OFIX provides training to our registered volunteers in order to help them improve their skills and strengthen our overall multilingual disaster support for foreigners. We are also making efforts to retain enough volunteers in the event of a disaster by reaching out to organizations such as universities and asking their international students to register.

<”Naruhodo Guide” for Disaster-related Volunteer Interpreters/Translators>Available in five languages with corresponding Japanese text in addition to the Japanese original, this guidebook is used during volunteer trainings and as a reference for municipalities creating their own versions to provide information about disaster preparedness to their foreign community members.* English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Filipino languages.

　Collaboration with Municipalities and Local International Exchange Organizations

OFIX conducts disaster preparedness training drills and disaster-related volunteer interpreter/translator training sessions together with local governments and international exchange organizations so as to solidify our foreign support response in the case of a disaster.

　Disaster Preparedness Programs for Foreigners

OFIX offers comprehensive emergency disaster drills to international students including Orion dormitory residents*, as well as lectures and disaster-related workshops for staff in charge of international students at universities and vocational schools.* Please refer to “④ Orion International House” below.

Orion International House

Orion International House is an international student dormitory operated by OFIX. Events are held throughout the year to encourage international students to interact with Japanese students and members of the local community. OFIX also provides emergency evacuation drills and anti-crime workshops to ensure that students live safe and secure lives in the dormitory.

Cross-cultural Awareness Education Program

At OFIX, we register foreign residents and international students as “supporters” who then visit schools within Osaka Prefecture to help support cross-cultural awareness education classes. With the aim to deepen local students’ understanding of different cultures, these supporters introduce fresh perspectives by talking about their country’s culture and history, introducing traditional dances, performing using traditional instruments, and through other games and activities.

Osaka Invitational Program for Short Term Overseas Trainees in Architecture and Arts (Ando Program)

OFIX invites students and young professionals from countries and regions in Asia who specialize in architecture or other art-related fields to take part in a one-month training program in Osaka. The program is funded by the prize money donated by world-renowned architect Mr. Tadao Ando, winner of the

Carlsberg Architectural Prize in 1992, as well as by contributions from companies and sponsors supportive of the program.

Constructing Networks with Related Organizations

OFIX is strengthening its collaborative efforts to work and exchange information with the Kinki Council of Local Authorities for International Relations and other bodies including local international exchange organizations within Osaka Prefecture.

Information from OFIXNSの運営

Offi cial OFIX Website and Other MediaInformation concerning OFIX’s programs and collaborative projects with other organizations are provided on the OFIX website and Facebook page.

Development of Global Human Resources

Distr ibution of Information about Internat ional Exchange

　OFIX News

OFIX News is published quarterly and distributed in print and text editions (E-newsletter) in Japanese and English.　国際交流

OFIXプザの運営

OFIX Plaza for International Exchange

We provide a lending service of books and foreign flags at OFIX Plaza, as well as other various information documents available for free.<Open Hours> Mon ‒ Fri (except for national holidays) 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.Orion International House

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