Beyond the Border,
Create the Future
Create the Future
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Japanese Coporate Industry : Food and Beverages Profession : Researcher |
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Social Enterprise Area of Activity : Agriculture/Food |
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Mr. Shotaro Maekawa was dispatched to So! Nutritious, a social enterprise that develops nourishing beverages and supplements with the mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people in Cambodia. As a researcher with expertise in fermentation and optimizing food developing process, the volunteer contributed in development of new soymilk product and further research on stevia, a by-product of sugar, for new usage. Moreover, he worked on improving the quality control and production efficiency of the spirulina cultivation facility. The organization said, “Mr. Maekawa built the capacity of our organization and stimulated our staff.” On the other hand, inspired by the entrepreneurial passion and dynamism of the CEO, Mr. Maekawa learnt the importance of taking action in any situation. After his return to Japan, he is proposing new ideas with the goal to develop social-driven products. |
Japanese Coporate Industry : Electronics Profession : Engineer |
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Social Enterprise Area of Activity : Healthcare |
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Mr. Shunsuke Minamitake, a software engineer, was appointed to Neurosynaptic Communication Pvt Ltd. To improve access to affordable healthcare in rural areas of India and other developing countries, this social enterprise provides remote medical care using ICT. To achieve this objective, the organization ran a project to develop an android application to the health workers in rural areas. The volunteer supported in designing an Android Graphical User Interface (GUI). In order to save lives, he simplified the data input process so that patients are consulted instantly. He also introduced a QR code system as a measure to avoid patient mix-up. The organization commented, “The QR code is excellent. We would like to launch our product using this GUI.” For Mr. Minamitake, he realized that if he gives his fullest in doing what he can, he can make small, yet positive impact in the society. |
Japanese Coporate Industry : Adverting/Media Profession : Technician |
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NGO Area of Activity : Healthcare |
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With professional experience as a cameraman, Mr. Yuki Yamazaki spent 3 months at Rachel House in Indonesia, a non-profit organization that provides palliative care to children from marginalized communities with pediatric cancer and HIV. His work focused on filming and editing of several video clips and photos for PR and advocacy purpose. In addition, he provided tutorials for the staffs on filming and editorial techniques so that they can continue the work themselves. Mr. Yamazaki participated in CVP with the strong passion to be involved in international cooperation. After the program, he came to realize that working effortlessly in the current position and producing TV programs that speaks to the people and the society will be a form of social contribution, and be a part of international cooperation. He is currently embodying his form of social contribution through his daily work.|
Japanese Coporate Industry : Food and Beverages Profession : HR |
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Social Enterprise Area of Activity : Agriculture/Food |
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Dispatched to Hanoi Safe Vegetables and Food Exchange in Vietnam was Mr. Takahiro Fujita. The organization is a social enterprise that provides support on aspects like food safety management and self-reliance for rural farmers. Experienced in sales and marketing, Mr. Fujita proposed to expand the customer base by targeting local restaurants and the Japanese community in Hanoi for new individual customers. He also made improvement in the order & sales service and process management to handle efficiently the increase in the number of costumers. To Mr. Fujita’s work and his diligence, the organization applauded, saying, “The way he works influenced our attitude towards our own work, our motivation to provide much better products, as well as reinforced the staff’s relationship. Our confidence as an organization grew.|
Japanese Coporate Industry : Food and Beverages Profession : Sales/Marketing |
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Social Enterprise Area of Activity : Agriculture/Food |
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Three members from House Foods, Ms. Ryoko Shintani, Mr. Yuta Watanabe and Mr. Isao Miyake, were dispatched to Hironoya, an enterprise in Iwate Prefecture that processes and produces fishery commodities under the brand, “Kita-Sanriku.” The three members spent one month each at the organization during a three months-period in the form of relay system. With the enterprise aiming to build a sustainable business in the local community, the team combined their skills and experience together to work on several projects including product development using local cuisine, plan of food education, and launching of new sales network. By overcoming many difficulties and having discussions with leaders of the local community, each volunteer discovered his or her own leadership style.
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