Internet for Nonprofit Activities

Promoting and Protecting the Voices of Citizens

The spread of the Internet and the speed of new technical innovations are accelerating. When looking at this trend, it is clear that the infrastructure provided by the Internet will become indispensable for citizensf everyday activities. The Internet is an effective tool for the exchange and sharing of information. It provides a vehicle that enhances the power of individual citizens. It empowers people to make a difference in society.

However, a digital divide exists. Those who lack the technology and skills to take advantage of this revolutionary new medium will be left out and left behind.

Japan Computer Access For Empowerment (JCAFE) was founded to fill that gap, by promoting better access, technology, and skills for all people, especially NGOs, to allow them to fully use the Internet in order to overcome this digital divide.

JCAFE also believes in defending people against the dangers of the Internet. Internet security is an important issue, and online privacy must be defended. Unfortunately, most people are only vaguely aware of some of the risks inherent in using the Internet.

JCAFE holds belief that the Internet belongs to all people and should be available to all members of society. To fill the information needs of society, JCAFE is promoting an Internet structure that is optimized for all people.