Kumamoto4 (Revival earth quake-devastated region)
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About the project
Kumamoto4 (Revival earth quake-devastated region)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner organization facilitates short-term volunteer projects worldwide. Through these workcamps, participants from diverse backgrounds come together to work on community-based initiatives such as environmental conservation and cultural preservation. The organization promotes cross-cultural understanding, solidarity, and sustainable development while fostering global cooperation. Through hands-on activities and cultural exchange, volunteers gain valuable skills and contribute to positive change in communities around the world.
A series of major earthquakes have struck the central Kumamoto area, starting with a magnitude-6.5 quake on April 14. These earthquakes have resulted in fatalities, injuries, and extensive damage to residences and infrastructure in the region. Over 30,000 houses have been damaged, forcing many residents to seek shelter in temporary housing. In response, we have decided to organize special workcamps in Kumamoto for reconstruction work. We need a lot of volunteers!
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers may be divided into several groups to assist local farmers, individuals affected by the earthquake, such as reclaiming land, cutting grass, and harvesting crops. Additionally, they can organize activities for children residing in temporary housing and provide any other necessary assistance.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation on-site: shared rooms available within a basic household in Aso city. Volunteers are required to bring their own sleeping bags.
🍲 Food
Cooked by volunteers. by turn.
📍 About the location
Regarding the project location: Aso City is situated on the northeastern edge of Kumamoto Prefecture, very close to Oita. It is nestled within a large caldera.
⚠️ Requirements
- high motivation to contribute to disaster relief efforts and respect for the local culture and the methods of the local organization;
- flexibility to adapt to changes in work assignments and locations based on evolving situations;
- submission of a motivation letter is mandatory.
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be indicated in the info sheet.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
NICE/16-KU004
04/08/2016 → 15/08/2016
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
18000.00 JPY ≈ 102 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kumamoto, Japan
Japan
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Japan Yen (JPY / ¥)
Exchange rate
1 JPY = 0.005641 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Japan Standard Time
Local time: 21:48 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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