[April Dream] Dreaming of Bringing the Spark of Imagination and Creation from Africa to Japanese Children
Starting in FY2026, a new educational project will bring perspectives from Africa (Rwanda, etc.) to Japanese youth through workshops and study tours called 'RWANDA CREATIVE JOURNEY.'
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## Learning from Africa
Japan and Africa are physically far apart, but encountering the commonalities and uniqueness within that 'distant world' becomes an opportunity to re-encounter one's closest existence—'oneself'—and to re-examine existing values and ways of living.
To deliver such opportunities to Japanese youth, we are racing toward our start in the 2026 fiscal year!
There are two types of 'Imagination/Creation' learning starting from Africa:
**1. School Workshops**
We can accommodate everything from long-term programs to one-off sessions.
(Previous example)
<1 hour of elementary school social studies class>
- Quiz & explanation about Rwanda (15 mins)
- Connecting online with locals to gain a sense of connection through questions (10 mins)
- Experiencing Africa through Afro-dance (10 mins)
- Reflection (10 mins)
**2. RWANDA CREATIVE JOURNEY**
We can create training programs customized to each organization's requests on various themes such as peace, art, social problem-solving, and business.
These are held regularly in March and August, but consultation for other dates is also welcome!
(Previous example)
<5-day attendance>
- Day 1: Visit African fabric market, dance class
- Day 2: Clothing design selection & ordering, visit Genocide Memorial
- Day 3: Visit self-sufficient village, reflection
- Day 4: Fashion show in the slums of Kigali, the capital
- Day 5: Visit Art Center
Japan and Africa are physically far apart, but encountering the commonalities and uniqueness within that 'distant world' becomes an opportunity to re-encounter one's closest existence—'oneself'—and to re-examine existing values and ways of living.
To deliver such opportunities to Japanese youth, we are racing toward our start in the 2026 fiscal year!
There are two types of 'Imagination/Creation' learning starting from Africa:
**1. School Workshops**
We can accommodate everything from long-term programs to one-off sessions.
(Previous example)
<1 hour of elementary school social studies class>
- Quiz & explanation about Rwanda (15 mins)
- Connecting online with locals to gain a sense of connection through questions (10 mins)
- Experiencing Africa through Afro-dance (10 mins)
- Reflection (10 mins)
**2. RWANDA CREATIVE JOURNEY**
We can create training programs customized to each organization's requests on various themes such as peace, art, social problem-solving, and business.
These are held regularly in March and August, but consultation for other dates is also welcome!
(Previous example)
<5-day attendance>
- Day 1: Visit African fabric market, dance class
- Day 2: Clothing design selection & ordering, visit Genocide Memorial
- Day 3: Visit self-sufficient village, reflection
- Day 4: Fashion show in the slums of Kigali, the capital
- Day 5: Visit Art Center