To resume activities of JICA Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers "Grassroots" international cooperation October 31, 5:21
JICA = Japan International Cooperation Agency has decided to resume local activities in Vietnam among the members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers who had been temporarily returned to Japan due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
This will take the first step towards resuming Japan's “grassroots” international cooperation.
JICA has dispatched Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers to support activities such as education and medical care in developing countries centered on Asia and Africa, but due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus, this year 3 Since the month, all 2000 members have been temporarily returned to Japan.
More than half a year has passed since then, and of these, eight members who have temporarily returned from Vietnam have decided to resume their activities there.
JICA wants to travel from the end of next month because the infection situation in Vietnam has settled down and international flights between Japan and Vietnam have resumed.
Of the remaining 69 countries to be dispatched, Thailand and Cambodia are also making final adjustments for resumption, which will take the first step toward resumption of Japan's “grassroots” international cooperation. Will be.
JICA says, "I want you to do your best while paying attention to your health and safety for those who are waiting for support activities locally."