On February 9, 2025, we had a meeting with over 60 participants, the largest attendance in the last 5 years. There were Sagami Women’s University group, Ethiopian group, Vietnamese group, Tama Technical High School group, Nepalese group, general volunteers, and staff; 61 in total.
The temperature was low that day due to the onset of a major cold wave, but the strong sunshine made for a perfect day for work.
Ms. Dangol from Nepal, who has been a regular participant in our activities, encouraged the Nepalese group to join us. She talked to the people who were working at every opportunity, expressing her appreciation for this project by saying, “Thank you.”
The Vietnamese group was the largest ever with 19 participants. They are really powerful. Tyne, to whom we have provided a wheelchair, came to our meeting with his family. Both he and his parents are very happy to have the wheelchair.
With the large number of participants, we had 34 wheelchairs cleaned, maintained and packed. This is the first time since the Corona disaster that we have been able to produce such a large number of results. Thanks to your help, 68 units were completed for Nepal, and we expect to ship them to Nepal by the end of March or early April. Thank you all very much.
February 10, 2025 Secretariat
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(Left) The Ethiopian group, the first to arrive, helped set up the venue, and everything was ready. Since over 60 participants were expected, we prepared 30 work sites.
(Right) Mr. Abebe raises the Ethiopian flag as soon as the set-up was finished.
(Left) Vietnamese group members. A large group, and it takes time to take temperature and register members.
(Right) Tama Technical High School has also arrived.
(Left) Sagami Women’s University group.
(Right) Nepalese group also got to work immediately after the reception.
(Left) Tyne, a member of the Vietnamese group, watches over his parents as they work.
(Right) Tyne and his parents pose for a photo. He is always smiling. Thank you for coming from so far away!
Sora, a regular chef, takes the lead in preparing a la carte items (takoyaki, etc.).
Sagami Women’s University group. Ethiopian group.
Vietnamese group was full of enthusiasm with a great number of people.
Nepalese group. Tama Technical High School group.
Thank you all for your hard work. We look forward to working with you next month.