80 years since World War II – remember, learn, act

Camp code: JP-SCI 4.1
Topic: 4: Peace and disarmament
Special Topics: No More War
Options: Mixed Age Camp
Work Types: Manual / Restoration, renovation / Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers: 10
Number of places still available: 10
Free places last update: 24 Nov 2024
International age: 18 – 99
National age: 18 – 99
Required Language: English

Description: 80 years after the events of World War II, we still see wars being waged across the world. What can we learn from our past mistakes? We organize this camp in Yamaguchi which is located next to Hiroshima. We’ll discuss about the threats of nuclear weapons, which have become relevant again in today’s climate. We’ll also learn about the atrocities done by the former Japanese army in other Asian countries during WWII and how we can remember them critically. Through the workcamp, participants volunteer themselves in various physical work to support the local community. We believe that by working together, the participants will have a better understanding of each other. In this camp, we invite you to reflect about the mistakes of our past, & in turn, find way to take action for a better future.

Type of Work: This camp will include a few hours of both physical and intellectual work every day. Physical work will include renovating and cleaning up empty abandoned houses in the location of the camp, maintaining a community library and taking care of animals in the community. The intellectual work will be related to the study part (see below).

Study Theme: There will be a big emphasis on studying in this camp. We will learn and discuss different cases of human suffering from Japan, the places that Japan occupied and other places around the world during World War II. Among other things, we will hear from activists who have supported hibakusha (people who survived the nuclear bombs in 1945). Together, we will produce a small zine (amateur magazine) based on our learnings and discussions.

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For Indonesian Volunteer further inquiries please contact us via email: ad.ivpindoensia@gmail.com/ivpeace.indonesia@gmail.com OR hone number: (62) 852 2652 2743 ; WhatsApp: (62) 812 1504 4180