explore japanese culture after school program 2011
DESCRIPTION
Purpose To educate children to be "Global Citizens" by exposing them to different cultures and value systems, so that children learn to respect and appreciate people from different backgrounds and strengthen their global competence. Activities Weekly sessions are provided, with volunteers who interact with children to teach Japanese cooking, tea ceremony, martial arts, calligraphy, language, dance, origami, karaoke, etc. Beneficiaries Children enrolled in after-school programs (6-13 years old) contact: [email protected]TRANSCRIPT
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Explore Japanese CultureAfter School Program
provided by NY de Volunteer
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Who are we?
• NY de Volunteer (NYdV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2002.
• Our goal is to promote increased cross-cultural understanding between American and Japanese communities.
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Accomplishments
Since 2002, NYdV had over:7,000 volunteers 700 events 100,000 beneficiaries
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Japanese Spa Day
We served 100 seniors at nursing homes to enrich the lives of seniors and introduce Japanese culture. Featured as New Yorker of the Week on NY1 in 2005
Programs: Japanese Spa Day
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9/11 Memorial Floating Lantern Ceremony
We support the Japanese traditional floating lantern ceremony which is held annually on September 11 to commemorate the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy.
Programs: 9/11 Floating Lanterns
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US-Japan Friendship Clean-Up DaySince 2002, the Japanese philanthropic clean-up group, "Clean Up Japan" has come to New York to participate in the annual clean up event.
Programs: Park Clean-Up
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New York Study Tour
We organize short and long term tours for Japanese individuals and organizations to engage in volunteering, non-profit organization research exchange and English Language study internships.
Programs: NPO Tours
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Lectures on Non Profit Organization Management
We provide lectures about NPO management and volunteer mobilization.
Programs: Lectures
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Corporate volunteering
NYdV offers customized programs such as group volunteer programs, volunteer orientation and cause marketing programs.
Programs: Corporate Volunteering
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NYdV’s sister organization, Tokyo de Volunteer was formed in Japan under the same mission. After the 3/11 earthquake, we have been providing volunteers for the “Spa Day”events at temporary shelters for evacuees.
Activities in Japan
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Explore Japanese Culture After School
Award Wining program!We have been serving over 1,600 children at the New York City Park & Recreation Centers.
Explore Japan Program
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The Explore Japanese Culture Program
What is the Explore Japanese Culture Program (EJC)?
EJC provides young people with an opportunity to experience cultural diversity by learning about Japan, its history and culture through hands-on educational activities.
Our goal is to cultivate a sense of Global Citizenship.
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Why Global Citizenship is important?
In today’s world where global cultures are interconnected and inter-dependent, children need global citizenship education early on in their lives to develop an international perspective and respect for different values and cultures.
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Why Explore Japanese culture?
• History of friendship and partnership between US and Japan
• A strong and distinct culture based on:– respect– teamwork– honor– humility
• US’s third largest trading partner
• Japan is one of the gateways to understanding Asia
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Our goal for the participants is to:
・ Respect people with different backgrounds
・ Gain awareness of Japanese culture
・ Develop a sense of the wider world and its possibilities
・ Become aware of different customs, manners and etiquette
・ Stimulate their inquisitive nature
・ Build a dream
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•Language Class• Japanese words, numbers and greetings
• Calligraphy
EJC Program consists of hands-on educational activities, with an emphasis on global citizenship, teamwork, social skills, and self-expression.
Program Description
• History and Geography
• FoodMaking SushiChopstick Technique
& Table manners
• Meet A Role Model
Speech by role models who have succeeded in life through leveraging their experiences living in Japan
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Demonstration by highly trained cultural experts
•Music and DanceJapanese dance performance
Experience Japanese drum
Karaoke competition
Program Description
•Martial Arts
•Tea CeremonyTraditional Japanese attire
•Flower Arrangement
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Close Interaction
Many local Japanese people volunteer as assistants• One assistant oversees 3-4 children• Direct interaction between Japanese volunteers and
participating children
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Successful Results
A post program survey completed by the participants showed..
• 85% of the children have developed willingness to interact with people from different countries.
• 92% of the children showed interest in traveling to Japan.
• 80% of the children showed interest in pursuing a career in foreign countries in the future.
Overall, 86% of the children have cultivated positive attitude toward people and cultures other than their own.
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Awards and Recognition
“The New Yorker of the Week" NY1 News in 2005
"Lifestyle Expert 2005"Japan’s Cabinet Office Policy Bureau Divisions
“Distinguished Honoree”NYC Comptroller in 2007
"Volunteer Appreciation Award"New York City Parks and Recreation Dept in 2010 & 2011