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June 19, 2007
Vocational Rehab.training report form Sahudha
Dear jicafriends,
We have learned so much from Mr. Ikezumi-san and I have come to understand so much more about facilitation, which is so different than the authoritarian method of teaching. From the 4 day facilitator skills program I have learned so much about the principles of facilitation and I feel more confident in talking in groups. During the 4 day program we even had a chance to practice facilitator skills oursleves which by the way is the best way to learn effective facilitation. I must also add that I learned to give constructive feedback and also learned to receive feedback.
I would also like to share what I was most impressed from our Oita trip.
First of all I would like to say that it was a great honour to have a chance to meet the honourable governer of Oita. Friends I would also like to add that our meeting was aired on Oita news along wiht our interviews. That was very nice.
I was also very impressed to learn about the international wheel chair marathon that Oita has been holding since 1981. PWDs from all over the world visit Oita for this event. Which creats a very enjoybale environment for not only the PWDs but also for all the residents of Oita. The general public are educated as a result of the preparation for such kinds of tournaments.
I was also very impressed and inspired to learn about the "One Village One Product" movement that was initiated in Oita by the former governer. The concept of this project very applicable to any country, even in very poor countries as the key to success is good planning community participation and comittment and self belief. Products are produced by the residents of the perticular cities on what they are famous for and produce high quality goods. The slogan used is "Think globally, act locally".We also had a chance to visit the bamboo crafts center in Beppu city - which is famous for it's bamboo craft not to mention its natural hot springs. The bamboo products were made so beautifully and the products are of such high quality. It was just unreal.
We also visited Japan Sun Industries, which is composed of many joint venture companies, a giant in itself. JSI has joint ventures wiht world famous companies such as Soney, Omron, Honda Mitsubishi and so on. JSI provides social and vocational rehabilitation to PWDs and also provides PWDs job opportunities through it's joint ventures. I was also very impressed to learn that Last years International Wheelchair Marathon is also working in JSI - he is the first Japanese to have won the marathon since its start in 1981. JIS was initiated to provide PWDs with a chance to live an economically and socially independent life ("no charity but a chance" was the slogan behind this initiative) Based on the philosophy that "No one is so disabled as to be unable to work at all" JSI is located in the heart of Beppu City and is not separated by high walls or fences. JSI has it's own Bank and Supermarkert (staffed with high percentage of PWDs) which is open to all the residents of the community. Everything is about JSI is providing PWDs with a natural environment where PWDs can live degnified life in thier community. The gym provides PWDs to participate in recreation activities. I must say that I was over joyed to have a chance to play twin basket ball with JSI employess. It was quite an experience that I will never forget as all of us played in wheelchairs. we really do appreciate JSI for providing us the chace to visit and get valubale information and to use your facilities. It was an unforgettable experience.
The whole trainig has broadend our vision.
And so I would like to share this information with other jica friends.
Thank you
Best wishes
Sahudha
Posted by jicafriends at June 19, 2007 09:43 AM