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On May 19, Kizuna will bring the community together for an unforgettable night of fun, food and family. We invite you to put together a team of your family, friends and colleagues for a friendly showdown with a variety of games and challenges throughout the evening. Best of all, proceeds go toward Kizuna’s youth initiative [...]
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Looking for a summer internship? Check out our Nikkei Community Internship page to find out how you can get involved this summer.
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Want to be part of our 2012 Youth CAN Program? Visit our Youth CAN page to learn more about the program as well as register online. The Youth CAN summer program provides a unique opportunity for high school youth to develop experiences, passions, leadership and networks within the Japanese American community.
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Our online brochure is a great way to see what Kizuna’s plans are for 2012. Additionally, our brochure recognizes our supporters and donors who helped to found our organization in 2011.
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Why did we choose this name?
Kizuna is a Japanese word meaning "bond."
In our experience, leadership in our community is built not only by the development of skills and education but more importantly through experiences and passion. We hope that our organization will serve as a conduit to build a bond and a connection between a next generation of leaders and our community.
Our Vision:
We envision a Nikkei community revolutionized by a new generation of community stakeholders, working in solidarity with others to ensure a just society where vibrant communities nurture and engage future generations.
Our Mission:
As part of the AAPI community, Kizuna’s mission is to build a vibrant Nikkei community by: