Fukushima

1. Summary: Providing support in the affected areas of reconstruction by the force of the international
volunteers!
2. Background: Organized together with some local groups since 2012. A giant earthquake occurred in Tohoku in
2011 Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. NICE has been organizing the special workcamps
there to revive the disaster areas. We have provided the international game for Kids center
affected by the disaster to expand the international understanding for Kids. We were able to
provide a highly effective program at more than 10 Kids center.
3. Work: We will visit Kids center to provide the international game for 7-12 years Kids. You have chance to
show your culture, music, dances and games for Kids. Please bring a lot of ideas about songs,
games and dance like you can play with the children.
4. Accommodation: Local volunteer house. Simple self-catering. Volunteers will cook together. Sleeping bag is
needed. Share room.
5. Study theme: Disaster area visit and getting know the disaster damage prevention
6. Other activities: Local exchange party
7. Location: In the center of Fukushima. 100km far from Fukushima nuclear power plant and the level of
radioactivity is 0.10 mSv/h that is far from dangerous!
8. Terminal: Tokyo (3 hours by bullet train or 6 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 9:00 on first
day and can leave there after 19:00 on the last day)
9. Requirement: High motivation to work for Kids and disaster area, and respect to the local culture! Motivation
letter is required.
10. Participation fee: No fee
11. Language: Camp language is English, but knowledge in Japanese is welcome.
12. Other None