Remembrance · Education · Humanity
Remembering
courage.
Inspiring compassion.
NPO Sugihara (VZW Sugihara) is a Belgian nonprofit association chaired by Nobuki Sugihara, the last surviving son of Chiune Sugihara. The association is dedicated to preserving his humanitarian legacy and sharing its significance with future generations.
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About NPO Sugihara
Our purpose is to deepen understanding of Chiune Sugihara’s life and humanitarian actions, and to encourage reflection on human dignity, moral courage and individual responsibility.
Through future educational initiatives, exhibitions and international cooperation, we aim to create opportunities for learning and dialogue that connect historical understanding with the choices we make today.
Our mission
From remembrance
to understanding.
NPO Sugihara / VZW Sugihara aims to honour the legacy of Chiune Sugihara through future initiatives in education, remembrance and dialogue.
Our vision is to create opportunities for people to reflect on history, explore the meaning of moral courage, and consider how compassion can shape the choices we make today.
Our Commitment to Historical Accuracy
Preserving Chiune Sugihara's legacy means remaining faithful to historical facts. We are committed to sharing accurate, evidence-based accounts of his life and actions, without distortion, exaggeration or embellishment.
The truth is amazing enough.
Conversations & Interviews
Watch Nobuki Sugihara in conversation with journalist Ann Curry in New York, discussing his father, Chiune Sugihara, and his humanitarian legacy.
Watch the conversation on YouTube Opens in a new tabFuture Projects
What we hope
to build.
The following are proposed areas of work, not programmes currently on offer. Activities, partnerships and dates are yet to be confirmed.
Education & reflection
We plan to develop learning resources and educational activities exploring Sugihara’s story, human dignity and the importance of standing up for others.
Exhibitions & dialogue
We hope to develop exhibitions, talks and commemorative gatherings that connect historical remembrance with thoughtful dialogue about the world today.
International cooperation
We aim to explore international cooperation with educators, cultural organisations and communities to support historical understanding and mutual respect.
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Interested in our vision or a possible future collaboration? We welcome enquiries and ideas.