In 1957, the Foreign Community Supporting Committee was founded in Tokyo to work nation-wide with the Young Men's Christian Association. Today, the FCSC comprises a volunteer group of ambassadors and community and social leaders who aim to raise public awareness of YMCA activities throughout Japan.
These activities include helping mentally and physically handicapped children achieve independence, and have some fun.
Last year, Bernard Yu of Canada became director of the FCSC of the National Council of YMCAs of Japan.