Jan. 13, 2010 (Wed) 17：00-18：30
In January, an art workshop will be held for orphans in Nairobi, Kenya.
Japanese artist Yoshinari Nishio, whose projects and workshops are inspired by clothing, fashion, and the cultures they represent, will visit a Kenyan orphanage to collaborate with the local children.
Nishio will connect with Tokyo from Nairobi on January 13th, for a videoconference to report on the event.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist
November 25, 2009
3:00 to 6:00pm (Japan Standard Time)
Curt Carnemark/World Bank
On November 25, 2009, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will hold a joint public seminar on the social economy in Africa. Addis Abeba will be linked with TDLC by video connection for expert presentations, panel discussions, and a Q&A session.
Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.
July 11, 2009 13:30-17:00
As part of the ” Orphan Meets Artist/ Artist Meets Orphan” program, we are coming to a final stage of activity 1 “Uganda’s AIDS Orphan Meets Artist Tatsuo Miyajima”.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist
29th May - 2nd July, 2009
“Improving Manufacturing Productivity” is part of a capacity-building seminar series developed by Tokyo Development Learning Center for domestic businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Organized jointly with GDLN Distance Learning Centers, the seminars are aimed to support SMEs in today’s competitive global environment, to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth.
Content will be provided by the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen).
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see SME Course 1:
November 27th(Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008
In this last session, we would like to look at the approach to development issues from the perspectives of the arts. We will have two speakers, one of the leading modern artists, Tatsuo Miyajima and young photographer who has great knowledge of the northern part of Uganda, the Gulu. We will discuss how they can make use of their artistic sensitivity in addressing developing countries’ problems.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist
November 20th (Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008
This will show one of the approaches from Japan to the HIV/AIDS orphan. We will have two speakers, Teruaki Kaku and Nobuhiko Ichimiya, University students and also staff from NGO PLAS, who are actively supporting the HIV/AIDS orphans. They will talk about how they have started their actions and their approaches to the problems of the HIV/AIDS orphans.
Half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we are looking forward to enjoying your active participation.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist
November 13th (Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008
This will be a talk session to know the realities of the HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda. We will be linking to Uganda and Tokyo by video conference, having Hiroyasu Sato of ASHINAGA Uganda participating from Uganda and Nabukenia Ritah, an AIDS orphan from Uganda currently studying in Waseda University will participate from the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC). Out of 90 mins session, half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we will be waiting for your active participation.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist
Under the concept of “Fun Learning,” TDLC’s “Orphan Meets Artist” began in 2008, set to use videoconferencing and ICT to create artistic opportunity for orphans in developing countries.
This program provides a chance for children to experience the joy of expression, and to share through artistic experimentation and creative development. It aims to draw out and enrich their spirit.
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This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 18:00 - 20:00 (Japan time)
Inaugural Event
To kick-start a new program created by the TDLC which encourages artists to collaborate with orphans in Africa via the GDLN, an inaugural event will be held to provide insight on the role of art in development.Tatsuo Miyajima, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, will talk about how art can be used to help resolve global issues. Ambassador Wasswa Biriggwa of the Embassy of Republic of Uganda, will open the event and give a presentation on the situation in Uganda.
Admission free. Interpretation will be provided. To register, please specify “June 25th VC event” and send your name, organization and contact details.
Monday, May 26, 2008 An archived version of the webcast is available for view.
The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.
The World Bank Tokyo Office, Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) and UNICEF will initiate a Youth Dialogue via videoconference on the occasion of TICAD IV (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) to encourage the younger generation from Asian and African countries to add their voice to this important process.
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