| 1952 |  Began
assisting orphans from World War II and international children (racially
mixed children) after the inauguration of the Japan-America Joint Committee
for the Assistance of Orphans. |
| 1955 | Began
social work on an international level after joining International Social
Service (ISS: Geneva Headquarters). |
| 1959 | Sanctioned
by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as Social Welfare Juridical Person
International Social Services Japan. |
| 1960 | Established
the Kure branch in Hiroshima to provide care for racially mixed children. |
| 1974 | Hosted
the first orientation for prospective adoptive parents, which continues
to this day. |
| 1979 | Began
assistance for refugees under the commission of the UNHCR. |
| 1982 | Established
Integration Counseling Program for Indo-China Refugees. Began counseling service for the refugees who completed the Refugee Assistance Center Program. |
| 1991 | Began
training for international social workers. |
| 1994 | Entered
into a contract with the Philippines DSWD (Department of Social Welfare
and Development) to improve welfare support for international children
of Philippines origin. |
| 1995 | Implemented
the Vietnamese Aid for Medical Care program. |
| 1996 | Started
the ISSJ Kure International Exchange Association. Began a training program in Cambodia. Opened the Phtea Nhor Nhim Day Care Center in Cambodia. |
| 1998 | Published
"Crossing the Borders with the Hand of Love - The 45 Year History
of International Social Service Japan". |
