New volunteers dispatched by JICA

On April 24, Ambassador Kagomiya welcomed four Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), who have been dispatched by JICA under the third Batch of JOCV in FY2024 to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The JOCV program aims to support economic and social development at the grass-roots level and has made a substantial contribution to people-centered development. Among the four volunteers, one is to be dispatched to Yap State, two to Pohnpei State and one to Kosrae State. The volunteers will be in charge of various activities including education and healthcare.
Below are for detailed descriptions of each volunteer’s (1) job type, (2) assigned organization, and (3) summary of activities.
The Embassy wishes the best to the new volunteers.
 
1．Ms. Yuka Segawa
（1）Nurse (2) Yap State Hospital, Yap State (3) Technical guidance and support for nursing staff
2．Ms. Nanae Maruo
（1）Mathematics educator (2) Ohmine Elementary School, Pohnpei State (3) Mathematics education and introduction to Japanese culture
3．Ms. Ayaka Hoshi
（1）Mathematics educator (2) Nett Elementary School, Pohnpei State (3) Mathematics education and introduction to Japanese culture
4．Mr. Takahiro Koma
（1）Pharmacist (2) Kosrae Community Health Center, Kosrae State (3) Proper management of medications and explanation of medication usage to patients.