NEWS
Newsletter from JICA-Learning Network (No.014 May,2026)
2026.05.15
- Newsletter
- 2026
Hi, everyone!
This newsletter (Vol.14) is monthly sent from JICA-Learning Network.
May in Japan brings fresh greenery and gentle warmth.
In this issue, we’re pleased to share the latest updates and stories from JICA’s global network.
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◆JICA Chugoku： Activity Updates from Active Participants in JICA programs
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When you hear “Hiroshima,” you may think of the atomic bombing. At JICA Chugoku, we provide peace education for participants in JICA programs to reflect on peace. We also arrange activities for those who have mainly attended university to explore Japan and its culture. Below are recent reports by participants. We will continue updating this page, so please check back. Please be sure to visit the Chugoku region next time you come to Japan!
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◆Publishing Information：JICA Tokyo Good Practice Collection of Ex-participants（KCCP）
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This Good Practices Collection features 17 inspiring stories from ex-participants who are applying their knowledge to real-world challenges after returning home. From community development to institutional reform, each case highlights practical ideas, personal commitment, and meaningful social impact. We hope these stories spark new ideas, encourage you to reconnect with fellow alumni, and remind you that your journey with JICA continues well beyond the classroom. For further update, please follow JICA Tokyo Instgram and FB.
Website：(English below)
https://www.jica.go.jp/domestic/tokyo/information/topics/2026/1580873_69987.html
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◆Let Us Know: Share your Good Practices！（KCCP）
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Your experiences, challenges, and the ways you are contributing to your home country are truly inspiring. The human stories and practical actions you share are a great encouragement to JICA, our Japanese partners, and everyone involved in the training programs. Based on the stories we receive, JICA may follow up to learn more about your activities. Please feel free to share your voice—we look forward to hearing from you.
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◆Introducing JICA’s New Videos: Interview Video | Young Lives in Kenyan Slums: Poverty, Discrimination, Injustice (JICA Ogata RI)
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JICA Ogata Research Institute conducts socio-legal qualitative research on the lives of young people living in Nairobi’s slums. This interview video features Yuko Shem Okoth, CEO of Grassroots Walkers, who himself grew up in a slum. Through his personal reflections and experiences, the video sheds light on the everyday realities of poverty, injustice and discrimination faced by youth in slums, while highlighting the significance of the Institute’s ongoing research.
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JICA Governance and Peacebuilding Dept.
JICA-VAN Team
JICAVAN_LMS_Support@jica.go.jp
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