Voice from participants of KCCP(JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program)

JICA Chugoku Training Program Division interviewed eight participants who came from countries around the world to know their country and their life in Japan. They have stayed in Japan more than 2 years and successfully graduated a university in Japan on March 2020.

We would like to share interesting stories from them with you.

In this page, we introduce you about them and their home country.

Program Title: Pacific Leader's Educational Assistance for Development of State

Name: Mr. WONG Alexander
Nationality: Republic of Vanuatu

Hi hello, I am Alexander. Before coming to Japan, I was a teacher at a high school and then did some attachment with the Agriculture department in my country. When I was high school teacher, I taught Agriculture, Biology and Bible. I was also the deputy principal.

I am from Vanuatu a country in the South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Australia. Vanuatu is a country with 83 islands and over 120 languages. The official country languages are English, French and Bislama. Vanuatu have a population of less than 500, 000 and is a Christian country. The Country is a tropical country with lots of tropical crops to grow and eat. The main town capital is called Port Vila and population around Port Vila is less than 100,000 people.

University:Okayama University
Faculty:Graduate School of Environmental and life Science

Name: Ms. Tilisa TOHI
Nationality: King of Tonga

Konnichiwa and Malo e lelei! My name is Tilisa Tohi from Tonga. Before coming to Japan, I worked as a civil servant at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forest as a Food Inspector in improving food safety in my country. Tonga means South and it is located in the South Pacific. Kingdom of Tonga is a constitutional monarchy under King George Tupou VI. Tonga constitutes of 170 islands which many are uninhabited and most lined in white beaches and covered with tropical rainforest. Because its islands are scattered in the Pacific Ocean, it is a tourist attraction for whale watching.We love sports and really good in rugby. Our National Flag and Seal symbolizes our Christianity (99% Christians). Our languages are Tongan and English.

University:Okayama University
Faculty:Graduate School of Environmental and life Science

Program Title: Education Administration and Management

Name: Mr. SINABAJIJE Alphonse
Nationality: Republic of Rwanda

My name is SINABAJIJE Alphonse.
I am Rwandan by nationality.

I am coming from Nyamasheke District, which is a rural District located in the Western Province. Nyamasheke District is situated between Nyungwe national park and Lake Kivu. My picture taken on the shore of Lake Kivu.

The most frequent economic activity is agriculture and animal husbandry.

Beans, bananas and sweet potatoes are the main subsistence crops in Nyamasheke District and the main cash crops include coffee and tea.

University:Hiroshima University
Faculty:Graduate School of International Development and Cooperation

On the shore of Lake Kivu

Name: Mr. UKWIZAGIRA Emmanuel
Nationality: Republic of Rwanda

I was born and raised in Nyamasheke District, western province, Rwanda, that district is rural, carries in part lake Kivu and Nyungwe forest national park.

University:Hiroshima University
Faculty:Graduate School of International Development and Cooperation

Program Title: Master's Degree and Internship Program of the African Business Education for the Youth (ABE initiative)

Name: Mr. CISS Mamadou
Nationality: Republic of Senegal

My name is Mamadou Ciss. I come from Senegal. I graduated from the Center for International Cooperation in Education (CICE) at the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University. I am a teacher of English at the secondary level; I have taught in Senegal for five years before coming to Japan.

Senegal, country in western Africa. Located at the westernmost point of the continent and served by multiple air and maritime travel routes, Senegal is known as the "Gateway to Africa."

University:Hiroshima University
Faculty:Graduate School of International Development and Cooperation

Name: Ms. MORAI Mamotjoka Joyce
Nationality: Kingdom of Lesotho

My name is Mamotjoka Joyce Morai. I am a teacher of the deaf or hard of hearing students at St Paul's School for the Deaf in Lesotho. In March 2020, I graduated from Hiroshima University with a Master of Education, where I majored in Special Education and Inclusive Education. My research was on seeking strategies for teaching deaf or hard of hearing students English writing composition. I like being a teacher, and I aim to continue working hard and pursuing my studies to help my students improve their writing skills as well as their motivation to write.

I come from Khanyane Khokhotsaneng, which is a village found in Leribe district in Lesotho. Lesotho is a country landlocked by the Republic of South Africa. It is famous for its beautiful mountains and landscapes. Lesotho also has a rich culture, from traditional Basotho clothes to beautiful places; such as Thaba Bosiu cultural village, Mokorotlong (Basotho Hat), Kome Caves, Dinisours footprints, Katse Botanical garden and Morija museum and archives. There are also different seasons throughout the year in Lesotho, summer, autumn, winter and spring. It can be fun to leave throughout these seasons, but it can also be challenging in winter for people who live in rural areas and have limited access to electricity, food, and water.

University:Hiroshima University
Faculty:Graduate School of International Development and Cooperation