1 Rotary district 1060 Global Grant scholars 2015-2017
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3 MIZUHO OSAWA-International DevelopmentJAPAN: DISTRICT 2840 Economic and Community Development
4 Born in Ichinomiya city, AichiYoungest of three siblings BA in the Clinical Ptochology and social welfare at Aichi University of Education Qualified social worker in Japan
5 MIZUHO OSAWA-International DevelopmentBorn in Takasaki city, Gunma Have one younger brother Stay in Sri Lanka for three years BA in Political science at Aoyama Gakuin university, tokyo
6 Cultural experiences in work environmentDifferences Scopes on individual or team outcomes Assertive communication Anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory behaviours Importance of supervision NO OVERTIME WORK! Commonalities Bureaucratic structure at the council Inefficacy and redundant in civil works Tea culture!
7 Cultural experiences Differences Rich culture of art and historyRespect different cultural backgrounds Importance of politeness and manners e.g. “Thank you” , “sorry” Gentleman! Commonalities Sense the atmosphere and tone Value individual privacy
8 Rotary experiences 2015-2017 Foundation Seminar 2015, D2760Link Weekend, District Conference, Foundation Seminar, Club talks Stimulus and supports from people I met through Rotary
9 Rotary experiences 2016-2017 Club Meeting(Birmingham Breakfast Rotary Club) District Conference 2016, D1060 Link Weekend, District Conference, District Seminar Home stay at Rotarian’s house
10 FUTURE PERSPECTIVES promote social and psychological aids for refugees promote the adaptation of social security services for refugees and immigrants in developed countries / increase the eligibility AFTER THE GRADUATION Seeking a position in Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Division work with the International Organisation for Migration in the are of rights protection for immigrant and refugee children
11 MIZUHO OSAWA-International DevelopmentFUTURE PERSPECTIVES Contribute to reducing poverty and assist in guiding economic development Create practical and useful assistance independence strategies for community economic development for impoverished areas AFTER THE GRADUATION Make use of my studies and build a career working with NGOs and development consulting agencies Hopefully culminate in working at an international institution such as UNDP in the future, and want to work towards solving poverty
12 THANK YOU ROTARY