OISCA is an acronym for ORGANIZATION for INDUSTRIAL, SPIRITUAL and CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT. INDUSTRIAL refers to the promotion of agriculture and other primary industries that are fundamental to human existence. SPIRITUAL, not to be confused with "religion," focuses on the need to nurture qualities such as self-reliance, dedication to one's community, international brother-sisterhood, and respect for the Earth's ecological integrity on which life is grounded. And CULTURAL is the intent to encourage the magnificent cultural diversity that has enriched human life, and the universal need to promote cultural patterns such as peace-building. OISCA International contributes to Human... read more OISCA is an acronym for ORGANIZATION for INDUSTRIAL, SPIRITUAL and CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT. INDUSTRIAL refers to the promotion of agriculture and other primary industries that are fundamental to human existence. SPIRITUAL, not to be confused with "religion," focuses on the need to nurture qualities such as self-reliance, dedication to one's community, international brother-sisterhood, and respect for the Earth's ecological integrity on which life is grounded. And CULTURAL is the intent to encourage the magnificent cultural diversity that has enriched human life, and the universal need to promote cultural patterns such as peace-building. OISCA International contributes to Humanity's environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity, and the human spirit. OISCA International implements and advocates hands-on experiential programs for world citizens of all ages, transmitting knowledge and skills, and cultivating spiritual qualities as dedication, self-reliance, and universal brother-sisterhood.
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By Fujii Keisuke | Project Coordinator
The previously reported agricultural training program, which began in July last year for farmers' sons and daughters in rural areas, was completed in March this year. Despite the prolonged social... Read the full report ›By Yoshida Toshimichi | Project Coordinator
It has been the 14th year since the Coastal Forest Restauration Project was launched on the coastal area of Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture, following the Great East Japan Earthquake which caused... Read the full report ›By Juie Munakata | Chief of Training section, OISCA Chubu T.C.
Mr.Patrick is a young farmer from Fiji Island receiving general agricultural training at OISCA Chubu Training Center in Japan. His cheerful personality is making the greenhouse always full of... Read the full report ›
