Representative Initiatives in Fiscal 2020
A bee-keeping volunteer originally assigned to Mozambique. While helping with farm work in Japan, he is planning to open a shop that will serve as a bridge between Japan and Mozambique. He also volunteered for restoration work for farmers affected by localized torrential rains.
A physical education volunteer originally assigned to the Maldives. She produced and shared videos on Japanese culture and gymnastics for the host country. She also engaged in harvesting work for understaffed farmers in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Continuing to Do What We Can Do Here and Now
JICA Volunteers Temporarily Returning Due to the Pandemic
The global spread of COVID-19 in 2020 forced JICA volunteers to return to Japan. After their return, these volunteers continued to do what they can do here and now for people overseas and in Japan. Some volunteers started remote teaching or produced and shared video teaching materials for their countries of assignment. Others launched activities for non-Japanese nationals residing in Japan, supporting the lives of foreign students, offering maternal and child health consultations, and so on.
A bee-keeping volunteer originally assigned to Mozambique. While helping with farm work in Japan, he is planning to open a shop that will serve as a bridge between Japan and Mozambique. He also volunteered for restoration work for farmers affected by localized torrential rains.
A physical education volunteer originally assigned to the Maldives. She produced and shared videos on Japanese culture and gymnastics for the host country. She also engaged in harvesting work for understaffed farmers in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
