Freelance International Development Specialist Kota Hara Begins Newsletter Distribution on Professional Writing Platform 'theLetter'

Kota Hara, a freelance international development specialist, has begun distributing content as a new writer on 'theLetter,' a stock-type writing platform for professionals and experts operated by OutNow Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Satoshi Hamamoto).

Comment from Kota Hara:

I will deliver insights on war, poverty, and humanitarian aid situations—often invisible through news alone—based on on-site reporting. While my YouTube channel has reached many viewers, here on theLetter, I aim to deeply explore questions that cannot be fully conveyed in video format, using the power of written text. I hope to create a space where we can collectively learn about the real world, primarily focusing on Africa, and connect distant global issues with our immediate society, inspiring action beyond awareness. I welcome readers who care about global events and social issues, those who wish to learn deeply through text as well as video, and those who want to consider what comes after knowledge.

Kota Hara's newsletter: https://kantahara.theletter.jp/

A newsletter delivering frontline information on humanitarian aid and international cooperation, centered on Africa.

<Biography of Kota Hara>

His journey began during university when he encountered a young girl begging in the Philippines. Since then, he has actively engaged in support activities, including founding an NPO during his student years. Today, as an independent freelance professional, he independently reports from conflict and poverty-stricken regions in Africa and the Middle East, sharing the 'realities of the world' that mainstream media often overlooks. His major publications include 'Becoming an Adult Who Doesn't Ignore the World: The 'Real' International Aid I Saw in Africa,' 'The Habit of 'Seeing the World Correctly' to Connect You with the SDGs,' and 'The World Is Built on Someone's Justice: Learning a Life Beyond Dualism in Africa.' His YouTube channel has over 400,000 subscribers.

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