New volunteers dispatched by JICA (Vol.1)

On August 8, Ambassador Kagomiya welcomed 9 Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), who have been dispatched by JICA to each state of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The JOCV program is aiming to support economic and social development at grass-roots level and has made a substantial contribution to people- centered development. President Simina of the FSM acknowledged their valuable contribution and called them “the best Japanese ambassadors” at PALM10 meeting. The first batch of JOCV in 2024 includes 1 volunteer in the Chuuk State, 3 volunteers in the Kosrae State, and 5 volunteers in the Pohnpei State. Please see the detailed description of each volunteer’s (1) Job type, (2) Assigned organization, and (3) summary of activities!
The Embassy wishes all the best for new volunteers.

1. Mr. Koike Tsukasa

1. Primary School Education (2) Department of Education ,Chuuk State Government (3) to improve teaching methods of math

2. Mr. Kitaura Yoshihiro

1. Environmental Education (2) Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority (3) to conduct environmental protection awareness activities for local residents focusing on forest protection, 3Rs, marine protection, etc

3. Ms. Nagai Kumiko

1. Nutrition (2) Kosrae State Hospital (3) to provide support and advice on combating NCDs using nutritional expertise

4. Ms. Hara Tomoko

1. Primary School Education (2) Utwe Elementary School (3) to improve students’ math skills and assist teachers in improving their teaching skills

5. Ms. Komatsu Ayuka

1. Music (2) Pohnpei Catholic School (3) to promote healthy youth through music

6. Ms. Ochi Chieko

1. Pharmacy (2) Pohnpei State Hospital (3) to develop human resources capable of properly using pharmaceuticals and providing safe and reliable pharmaceuticals

7. Ms. Nakada Natsuko

1. Nutrition (2) Division of Public Health and Health Services ,Pohnpei State Government (3) to provide support and advice on combating NCDs by using nutritional expertise

8. Ms. Kobayashi Miki

1. Primary School Education (2) Awak Elementary School (3) to improve students’ math skills and assist teachers to improve their teaching skills

9. Ms. Namekawa Miyu

1. Youth Activity (2) Madolenihmw High School (3) to promote the enjoyment of sports among students and local residents to revitalize the community