Toyota Foundation 2023 International Grant Program
Joint development of citizen disaster prevention empowerment program in Asia
Sustainable development in Southeast Asian countries is hampered by repeated disasters. Up until now, disaster prevention measures and recovery/reconstruction support have been carried out in this region, centering on technology transfer from developed countries and hardware improvements, but in the future, citizens of each region will take the initiative to provide assistance to various regions. stakeholders (NGO・Promoting autonomous and continuous activities in collaboration with universities and local governments is required. In order to achieve this goal, the training of key people who will be the backbone of local activities is an urgent issue.
In this program, Kansai International University and Southeast Asia6Consortium of universities in several countriesAsian Cooperative Program (ACP)has expanded its disaster prevention education program, which has been developed for students, to research institutes, civic groups, andNGOIn collaboration with others, we will expand this program as a training program for local disaster prevention leaders. Research institutions and local communities will serve as continuous counterparts, and by instilling a dual system of training and recognition for citizen disaster prevention leaders in each region, we will help realize a safe and secure society.
Grant period:2023Years11Mon ~2025Years10Month(2yearly)
Total grant amount:870Ten thousand yen
Project target countries: Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia
Participating organizations: Kansai International University, Gadjah Mada University, Atma Jaya University of Yogyakarta, University of Utara Malaysia, Asian Disaster Reduction Center, FM Waiwai,CODE, Plus Arts, Bokomi Badran, Lintas Radio Station, Negrepan Village, Kasongan Village,Mercy Malaysia,Yan river KAMC
Toyota Foundation International Grant Program Citizen Workshop Indonesia
Asian Civil Disaster Prevention Forum - Evacuation drills using ICT
Public WorkshopICTConducting evacuation drills using the Internet
A citizen workshop "ICTThe disaster prevention training was conducted by citizens and the local government disaster prevention bureau (BPBD), experts, etc.100people participated.
Date and time: Saturday, September 2024, 9 7:8 - 00:15
Location: Kampung Jogoyudan
Organized by: Asian Civil Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (ACDRI) Co-organized by: Kansai International University, Atma Jaya University of Yogyakarta, Gadjah Mada University, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Asian Disaster Reduction Center, BPBD, KTB JOGOYDAN
This evacuation drill was conducted byICTThe aim of the project is to "improve the disaster response capacity of communities through the effective use of disaster preparedness and response methods."GeoThings(Taiwan) developed a community disaster information sharing system called "geoBingAn" was used.geoBingAn" is a communication app that is widely popular in Indonesia.WhatsApp" is a system used to exchange information on the damage situation and needed supplies.
Training is Cold Lava (※)The event was held under the assumption that a disaster had occurred. Residents evacuated to the community hall, which had been set up as a shelter, and posted information about the damage and evacuation situation in each area, as well as information about injured people.BPBDThe staff distributed information to residents simultaneously and identified their needs. After the training, all participants reflected on the training.BPBDStaff members commented, "We can share information instantly.geoBingAnI would like to continue using this service in the future."
■Cold LavaVolcanic mudflows are a phenomenon in which volcanic ejecta and water mix and flow on the surface of the earth. They occur when volcanic ejecta melt snow or glaciers, pyroclastic material flows into water bodies, crater lakes overflow, hot water overflows from the crater, or volcanic ejecta flows due to rainfall. The flow speed can reach several tens of meters per hour.kmIt is said that it will reach.
Kampung Jogo Yudang District
Evacuation route
Evacuation drill
Information sharing on geoBingAn
First2The 1st Asian Civil Disaster Risk Reduction Conference Held
October7On Saturday, the 1st, the event was held at the community hall "GOR KEBON NDALEM JOGOYUDAN"2The 2019 Asian Civil Disaster Prevention Promotion Conference was held, combining face-to-face and online16The meeting was attended by 100 people.ICTIn addition to a report on evacuation drills using theAsian Citizen Disaster Risk reduction Leader Training Course TextbookProposals were presented for the creation of "
It has also been decided that the next public workshop will be held in Malaysia.
Holding a kickoff meeting (2024Years1Moon)
1Month28Sunday (Sunday)KOBE Co CREATION CENTER/ University City Kobe Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Platform Exchange Base” Kick-off meeting was held at “University City Kobe Industry-Government Collaboration Platform Exchange Base” and was held both in-person and online.41people participated.
Atsushi HamanaACPIt started with a greeting from the chairperson (President of Kansai International University) and a message from Kobe Mayor Kizo Hisamoto, followed by a presentation by the Asian Citizens' Disaster Prevention Promotion Council, including representatives from Gadjah Mada University, Atma Jaya University (Indonesia), and Universiti Utara Malaysia (Malaysia).ACDRI) The members signed the charter of establishment. In addition, at the international workshop, we held a venue in Japan and civil society groups and groups in Malaysia and Indonesia.NGOIn addition to sharing issues and good practices in citizen disaster prevention from each country online, poster sessions by participating organizations were also held. Afterwards, a citizen workshop “Japanese Community Disaster Prevention” was held.HATA bus tour to the Kobe area was held,HATOn-site inspections of disaster prevention facilities, etc. in Kobe were conducted.
Asian Citizens Disaster Prevention Promotion Council (ACDRI) establishment
ACDRI``Toyota Foundation2023With the support of the 2019 International Grant Program,ACPeducational programs, research institutions, civil society groups,NGOIt was established with the aim of expanding the program to train disaster prevention leaders in communities around the world, in cooperation with other organizations.
Members are from Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia.3It is made up of practicing researchers and local community leaders from all over the world.
The main activities are:
①Developing citizen disaster prevention leaders (holding workshops, etc.)
②Teaching material development (designing program courses, creating educational materials)
③Teaching materials archive (stock of digital content in multiple languages)
4Certification(Certificatepublication) and recognition (good practiceawards) etc.
Through this, we aim to improve disaster prevention capabilities at the citizen level. Furthermore, we aim to further expand the target countries to include Southeast Asian countries.
ACDRI Establishment Prospectus (PDF)
Project conceptual diagram
Logo
LogoThe key concept of"Diversity"is. this is,ACDRIThe company aims to respect diverse viewpoints and opinions and express the harmonious attitude that recognizes the value of each. Additionally, the dandelion seed-shaped logo symbolizes the increasing awareness of disaster prevention among citizens, which is spreading throughout the world.
Overall project schedule
Citizen workshop schedule
- 2024 Years 1 Moon Kobe
- 2024 Years 8-9 Month Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- 2025 Years 8-9 Month Kedah, Malaysia
Link
Kobe Shimbun (2024/1/29)
Kansai International University establishes promotion council to develop disaster prevention skills among citizens across borders; collaborates with universities in Southeast Asia to “realize a safe and secure society”
Toyota Foundation International Grant Program Details
Toyota Foundation International Grant Program
