New volunteers dispatched by JICA

On November 28, Ambassador Kagomiya welcomed 6 Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), who have been dispatched by JICA as the Second Batch of JOCV in FY2024 to 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. Among the 6 volunteers, 1 is to be dispatched to Yap State, 3 to Chuuk State and 2 to Pohnpei State. They will be in charge of various activities including education and health.
See the below for 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.Ms. Kei Bito
(1)Elementary School Education (2) Gaanelay Elementary School, Yap State (3) mathematics education and cultural activities

2.Mr. Takashi Hatayama
(1)Japanese language education (2) Xavier High School, Chuuk State (3) Japanese language education and introduction to Japanese culture

3.Mr. Sora Okazono
(1)Vegetable Cultivation (2) Chuuk Women's Council (3) Promoting Healthy Eating Habits through the Spread of Home Gardening

4.Mr. Kozo Hamanaka
(1)Nutritionist (2) Chuuk State Department of Health Public Health Division (3) Dietary Management for Lifestyle Disease Prevention

5.Mr. Keisuke Takano
(1)Tennis (2) Pohnpei Tennis Club, Pohnpei State (3) Development of Junior Teams and Training of Coaches

6.Mr. Tatsuya Tsukada
(1)Physical Therapist (2) Pohnpei State Hospital (3) Supporting the Skill Development of Physical Therapists