Organisation Overview
Stand with Syria Japan (SSJ) operates under the leadership of its Board of Directors and field-based operational teams.
Governance and Accountability
SSJ is committed to transparency, ethical organisational management, and a survivor-centred approach in all aspects of its work.
The organisation maintains operational hubs in Japan, Syria, and Europe. Activities are coordinated from SSJ’s headquarters in Tokyo in close collaboration with field offices in Damascus and Aleppo.
Board Members
Icchiku Yamada — CEO and Founder
Ryoh Sugitani – Vice President
Yayoi Yamazaki – Director
Mohammad Sraaj – Country Manager (Syria)
Legal Registration and Governance
Japan
Full Name: Stand with Syria Japan (SSJ)
Legal Entity: Non-Profit Organisation (NPO)
Registration Number: 3010905003779
Date of Registration: 8 May 2019
Head Office Address: IMAS Hamada Building 5F, 7-4-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Syria
Legal Entity: Non-Profit Organisation (NPO)
Registration Number: 1877
Date of Registration: 29 April 2025
Field Offices: Damascus and Aleppo
International Presence
To support international coordination, advocacy, and partnership-building, SSJ also maintains a presence across Europe, including Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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