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International Contribution Seminars (International Contribution Assistance Project)
Type of Project : Other
Field : Other
Name of Managing Organization : Aichi International Association

Project Target:
Citizens of Aichi Prefecture.
Reason for Initiating Project:
A private company applied to offer funds in the form of a grant for the use of promoting international contributions; we accepted and founded the International Contribution Assistance Project.
Project Outline & Progress:
We hold seminars related to international cooperation activities and promote awareness of such activities.
1992, "Present State of International Cooperation,"
Lecturer: Tadamasa Akiyama (JOCV Director)
1993, "The Real Image of Cambodia,"
Lecturer: Tadashi Saida (Cambodia Election Observer, former CBC commentator)
1994, "Regional Area International Cooperation,"
Lecturer: Eiichi Tamori (JICA Director)
1995, "International Cooperation in Regional Areas,"
Lecturer: Yukio Sato (Assistant Prof. Of Graduate International Development Research Department, Nagoya University)
1996, "Present Demand in International Cooperation",
Lecturer: Michio Ito (Managing Director of NGO Activities Promotion Center) ;
"Support Activities for Young People Suffering from Poverty in El Salvador,"
Lecturer: Mika Maruta (Olive Japan International Development Cooperation Center)
1997, "NGO Sapna's Activities,"
Lecturer: Hisakazu Ohara (Representative of NGO Sapna);
"The Present State of the World and NGO's Role,"
lecturer: Hiromi Suzuki (Associate Director of Public Relations for the NGO Activities Promotion Center)
1998, International Cooperation Panel Exhibition;
Mini-lecture by a staff member from JICA;
JOCV Overseas Experience Report Meeting for Returnees
1999, "International Cooperation for Everybody,"
Lecturer: Akiko Murakami (Representative of Motherland Academy International)
Activity report of local NGOs
2000, "Volunteering-Building Bridges of Understanding Across Cultures",
Lecturer : Ken Allen (President of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Activity reports of local NGOs
2001, "Global Citizen",
Lecturer : Takehito Nakata (United Nations Volunteers Honorary Ambassador)
2002, "The First step in International Cooperation",
Lecturer: Nagoya NGO Center staff
2003, "Humanitarian Aid: Voices from the field.",
Lecturer: Peace Winds Japan, staff
Expenses:
¥ 348,000 (2003 fiscal year)
Project Problems & Solutions:
None
Results & Project Comments:
This program targets Aichi citizens, particularly the younger generation, and is proving beneficial in raising awareness concerning the state of affairs of international cooperation. We would like to try and hold seminars conveying new information about international cooperation (activities) without worrying about formality and form.
Tasks:
Finding the best way(s) to offer information on international cooperation (activities) to Aichi's citizens, particularly the younger generation.
Managing Division:
International Exchange Division, Aichi International Association
Tel: (052) 961-8746
Fax: (052) 961-8045
Homepage: http://www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp
E-mail: koryu@aia.pref.aichi.jp


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