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.

Apply Now: TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program Sendai Workshop (November 2017)

From November 25 – 27, the Final Part of the TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program will take place in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. This program is open to TOMODACHI alumni who have participated in at least one of the past four sessions of the program. It will be an opportunity for alumni to participate in an international disaster prevention event, which will be held from November 26 – 27, 2017. Participants will be able to connect with worldwide leaders from the field of disaster prevention, and showcase their knowledge about disaster resilience. Read More>>

 

Tokyo Workshop (September 2017)

On September 2-3, 2017 the forth TOMODACHI Alumni Disaster Resilience Training Program: Tokyo Workshop took place in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Eleven alumni from across Japan joined the workshop focused on Disaster Preparedness and Leadership Training (Day 1) and Volunteer activities for Disaster Risk Reduction (Day 2). On the first day, alumni received training on bosai maps, situational preparedness, presentations on past disasters and other learning activities. With a bosai map of all the relevant spots during a disaster, the group took a walk around the neighborhood of Shinjuku to make sure they know what to look out for (i.e., water spots, schools to evacuate to). Read More>>

Kobe Workshop (June 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. The two-day training prepared alumni through in-depth classes of stress management, danger assessment, and volunteer leadership. Participants of this program were largely students who are mindful to stay involved with disaster relief efforts on a regular basis.  The program strived and succeeded in giving these volunteer experts in the making with something new in the field of disaster relief.  One alumni commented, “I feel like this program tackles disaster relief from new perspectives. It feels very real to me.” Read More>>

 

Tokyo Workshop (January 2016)