| REPRESENTATIVE | Representative Isaac Yaw Asiedu |
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| CONTACT ADDRESS | 〒981 - 3222 4-13-12 Sumiyoshidaihigashi, Izumi Ward, Sendai TEL : 022-376-4092 FAX : 022-376-4092 E-mail : iasiedu@hotmail.com |
| URL | http://www.afam-org.com |
| DATE OF FOUNDATION | 2002 year |
| MEMBERSHIP FEE | 2,000 yen/year |
| BRANCH OFFICE | Tohoku University International House Sanjo Machi |
| DATE OF ACTIVITY | Once a month at the end of each month for Representatives |
| PUBLICATION | Fukushima Study Tour http://afam-org.com/blog/afam-jica- Working Holiday Report：Annually (tentative) |
| MEMBERS | 会員数：63 MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT : Yes MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT : Africans living in Tohoku, Japanese with an interest in Africa are associate members |
| PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | １．Unify each and every African living in Miyagi Prefecture so that they can coordinate while helping each other as needed. ２．Spread knowledge about Africa while being deeply involved in Japanese culture and community exchange. ３．Share the bountiful culture of Africa through AFAM activities. ４．Create a relationship of friendly exchange with universities and student groups. ５．Proactively participate in events organized by the government, city hall, and ward offices in order to promote African culture. ６．Hold seminars and symposiums where the business situation of Africa can be shared with companies and the government. |
| INTRODUCTION | Established in 2002, the African Association of Miyagi is a group for amity among Africans living in Miyagi Prefecture and the Tohoku region. Our group is mainly composed of the 56 international students at Tohoku University. Besides from providing support for international students in terms of living in Japan and career development, we also contribute to the local community through activities such as visiting elderly homes, hosting workshops, and organizing the “African Cultural Exchange/African Business Seminar” which showcases the abundant cultures in Africa. During the pandemic, we organized activities such as inviting alumni and experts to host webinars and online cooking classrooms, in order to support and stay connected to our local community. |
| PR | （Updated date：August 4, 2023） |
| TARGET AREA | East Asia Africa Other Japan |
| MAIN ACTIVITIES | [INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE] CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE/INTRODUCTION OF JAPANESE CULTURE [INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION] OTHER [INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION] OTHER |
| ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMEBERS | Seminar Symposium Exchange Event Study Tour |