Ando presented a report on his visit to Kenya (Africa Healthy Hospital Project) at the 4th Crisis and Risk Management Study Meeting 2024 of the Crisis and Risk Management Society of Japan.
(held online on Saturday, October 26, 2024. )
Contents of Report
Kenya, like many other African countries, is facing a number of challenges, including issues related to food insecurity, poverty, and access to quality education. Community Learning Centers (CLCs), which provide literacy education and vocational training to citizens, are an important resource in addressing these issues. As a member of Teikyo University’s Healthy Hospital Project, a workshop was conducted with several CLCs in Kenya in May 2024. Additionally, visits were made to CLCs and facilities for people with disabilities (The Garden of Siloam, represented by Ms. Kazuko Kumon). Ando presented a report on the situation in Kenya, focusing on the current status and challenges of CLCs. In addition, Ando provided insights on his visits to Tanzania in August and Egypt in September.
Selection of slides used in the presentation
CLC staff members joined a visit to The Garden of Siloam, a facility for people with disabilities in Kenya founded by Dr. Kazuko Kumon.
We had the opportunity to lead Japanese junior high school students to Tanzania and support cross-cultural exchange opportunities such as soccer and school visits.
Ando accompanied the Wheelchair Handball World Championship in Egypt, as the head of the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Delegation and team doctor.