Disaster Response Japan Project #25026

Social Entrepreneurs of Japan's Disaster-Hit Areas

by World In You

Project Report | Jun 27, 2017
Cross-Border Learning Journey in Fukushima

By Mio Yamamoto | Executive Director

Program Overview:

World in Tohoku (WIT) is now recruiting business professionals from the U.S. to join the Cross-Border Learning Journey (CBLJ) in Fukushima, Japan. This year's CBLJ will be held from October 11th ~ October 16th, where U.S. business professionals will convene with Japanese business professionals and social entrepreneurs to solve challenges that Fukushima Prefecture continues to face six years after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Participants will have an opportunity to go on a field visit to the coastal area of Fukushima to get a better understanding of the current recovery efforts, in addition to site visits of local social entrepreneurs across Fukushima. During the course of these 5 days, a diverse group of business professionals and entrepreneurs representing a range of industries will convene and engage in deep discussions, all in an effort to create long-term collaborations and solutions. WIT aims to grow, sustain, and accelerate these cross-border, cross-sector collaborations in the years to come.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://worldintohoku.org/get-involved/lj/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldInTohoku/posts/1495552147181632:0

Application:

The deadline to apply is July 15th, 2017. Please send your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the program to info@worldintohoku.org. WIT will reach out to those who qualify, and will be happy to answer any questions at that time.

Links:

http://worldintohoku.org/get-involved/lj/

Attachments:

20170610FukushimaLJnonUSJCflyer.pdf (PDF)

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