コムスタカ―外国人と共に生きる会 Kumustaka-Association for Living Togehte with Migrants

We will be holding a symposium titled
"Symposium on Building a Community with Participation of International Residents"
on December 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the Kumamoto City International Exchange Center and online.

In the increasingly diverse community of Kumamoto with a growing number of foreign residents, we aim to discuss what is needed for Japanese and foreign residents to work together in building a multicultural local community. We invite everyone to join us for this important conversation.

"Symposium on Building a Community with Participation of International Residents"

Date/Time: December 17th 2023 (14:00-16:30)
Venue: Conference Room A/B, 5th floor Kumamoto City International Center / Online
Fee: Free (50 people Maximum Capacity)
Application: Google Form Deadline Dec.16th 2023 (at Midnight)

Topics:
Keynote Presentation "Create a Community of Participation and Coexistence with International Residents"
　by Shinichiro NAKASHIMA / The Representative of Kumustaka

Panel Discussion
"Pregnancy and Childbirth Among Immigrant Women"
　by Yoriko SAKUMA/ Secretary General, Kumustaka
"Japanese-Language Instruction for Children with Foreign Roots in Kumamoto."
　by Tomoko TAKEMURA（The Director of Kumamoto Support Network for Children from Abroad）
"Housing-Problem of Foreigners Caught Between Systems"
　by Satoshi TAKAKI / The Representative of the Board of Directors, Minori
"The Medical Interpretation Volunteer Dispatch System"
　by Tomomi KATSUYA（The Director of Kumamoto International Foundation）
"At the Time of Disaster & Disaster Prevention"
　by Andrew MITCHELL（Kumamoto Uni. The Director of Kumamoto Earthquake Experience Project）
"Participation of International Residents in Community Building"
　by Hari DEVKOTA（Kumamoto Uni. Nepali Association）

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