JICA Volunteers: Cultivating change at Nepal's grassroots level
Summary
JICA volunteers in Nepal work across various sectors including education, agriculture, and aquaculture, fostering grassroots development and long-term local partnerships as they prepare to mark 70 years of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations in 2026.
Key Points
- JICA has deployed 26 volunteers across Nepal working in diverse sectors such as education, agriculture, and traffic safety.
- Volunteers like Honoka Tanimoto and Anna Tsushima focus on improving computer literacy and hands-on learning in under-resourced schools.
- Nagisa Kawajiri is assisting Syangja farmers with post-harvest orange storage innovations to reduce losses and boost income.
- Research by Yoichi Ohashi at the Fishery Research Center aims to improve aquaculture practices benefiting over 100,000 households in Pokhara.
