TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program

This two-day training program aims to build the capacity of TOMODACHI Generation young leaders and provide them with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the fields of disaster preparedness, disaster management and Psycho Social Support. It also provides TOMODACHI alumni with the opportunity to interact with other alumni who are interested or involved in disaster relief and Psycho Social Support, building a strong network of young leaders passionate about making an impact.

The training is conducted by TOMODACHI Alumnus Robin Lewis, as well as Peace Boat trainers and Japanese psycho-social specialists from JISP (IsraAID), all with experience of working and studying both in Japan and the United States. Upon completion of the training, participants received a “Certificate of Participation” and were encouraged to participate in disaster relief activities and other socially impactful projects both in Japan and abroad.

This program is funded by as a part of TOMODACHI Alumni Program sponsored by The Prudential Foundation.

It is implemented by the TOMODACHI Initiative in partnership with Peace Boat and Japan IsraAID Support Program (JISP).

Kobe Workshop (June 2017)

On June 3-4, 2017 the 3rd Workshop of the TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program will take place in Kobe. Those interested in learning about disaster response, disaster preparedness, and disaster resilience training, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Date: June 3-4, 2017

Location: Kobe, Japan

Participants: Limited to 20 TOMODACHI Alumni

Training Content: Peace Boat and JISP

Day 1: Disaster Preparedness and Leadership Training
Day 2: Disaster Management and Psycho Social Support

Registration: To access the registration form, please click here (http://bit.ly/DRTKobeApplication)

Application Deadline: 11:59pm (JST), Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Ishinomaki Workshop (July 2016)

During July 2-3, 2016, alumni from across Japan gathered in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture to take part in the 2nd TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Leadership Training Program that enabled alumni to build capacity by learning from on-the-ground organizations on various methods, knowledges and activities of disaster resilience.

The training was conducted by TOMODACHI Alumnus Robin Lewis, as well as Peace Boat trainers and Japanese psycho-social specialists from Japan IsraAID Support Program (JISP). Peace Boat is a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. JISP is a non-profit humanitarian organization that promotes access to self-sustained, high-quality psycho-social services for various communities in Japan. Read More>>

Kumamoto Earthquake Response (April 2016)

Five TOMODACHI alumni visited some of the most remote areas in Kumamoto prefecture to help local residents rebuild their lives after the devastating earthquake on April 16, 2016.

Organized by Japan IsraAID Support Program (JISP) and Peace Boat, as an extension of the TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program, this relief mission was an opportunity for the four alumni from Tohoku who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake and for one alumnae from Kumamoto Prefecture to utilize the skills they learned while participating in the alumni leadership program supported by Prudential Foundation, in January 30-31, 2016. Read More>>

Tokyo Workshop (January 2016)

TOMODACHI Initiative conducted a two-day training program for 20 TOMODACHI Generation alumni in Tokyo, together with Peace Boat and Japan IsraAID Support Program (JISP), as a pilot for the “TOMODACHI Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Training” program in Tokyo on January 30-31, 2016. Read More>>

Program Details

Training Content: Led by TOMODACHI Alumnus Robin Lewis (Peace Boat) and JISP

Day 1: Disaster Preparedness and Leadeship Training Led by TOMODACHI Alumnus Robin Lewis (Peace Boat) and JISP

Day 2: Disaster management and Psycho Social Support by JISP