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The newly established “Asia Citizens Disaster Prevention Promotion Council” was co-ordinated by Kansai International University.ACDRI)” kick-off meeting was held.1Month28Sun (Sun)KOBE Co CREATION CENTER/University City Kobe Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Platform Exchange Base” was held.

Asian Citizens Disaster Reduction Promotion Council (ACDRI) Establishment Meeting & Kickoff Meeting

In 2014, our university was established in Southeast Asia.6Interuniversity Collaboration Consortium with Universities from Countries (ACP), which has been developing disaster prevention education programs for students. Newly established this timeACDRIis offering this educational program to research institutes, civil society organizations, andNGOThe aim is to expand the program to foster disaster prevention leaders in communities in each country, in cooperation with other organizations. This attempt is being carried out by the Toyota Foundation.2023It has also been selected for the 2019 International Grant Program.

The kick-off meeting began with President Atsushi Hamana's greetings and Mr. Ken Fujioka reading a message from Kobe Mayor Kizo Kumoto on behalf of the president.ACDRIA charter of establishment was signed by the members.

Greetings from ACP Chairman Atsushi Hamana (President of Kansai International University)

Asian Citizens Disaster Reduction Promotion Council (ACDRI) signing ceremony

In addition, at the international workshop, representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan, as well as overseas civil society groups andNGOIn addition to sharing issues and good practices in citizen disaster prevention from each country online, a poster session was also held by participating organizations.

International workshop scene

Poster session scene

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. Also,JICADisaster prevention event sponsored by Kansai region “Iza! Beautiful Frog Caravan!2024'', they also experienced a unique program to pass on to the next generation of children.

Citizen workshop (HAT Kobe tour) scenery

Asian cafe scenery

The final session was held at an Asian cafe, where participants from each country drank tea they had brought with them, exchanged opinions in a peaceful atmosphere, and deepened interactions between those involved.

Kansai International University will continue to cooperate with research institutes and local communities in various countries to popularize the dual system of training and recognition for citizens who are responsible for disaster prevention, and to promote efforts to realize a safe and secure society. I shall go.