Miyoshi (Tokushima)

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with the local NPOs since 2019. In Miyoshi City, Iya area, many local region’s original cereals have been made using steep slope land since long time ago. However, due to the declining birthrate and the aging of the population, 3 years ago, it was almost impossible for the region to keep growing original cereals. Therefore, local volunteers gathered to inherit cultivation technology from seniors. Union members are 12 people from in their 50s to 80s. Mainly, they work for cultivating of original cereals in the fields of their homes and communal fields. However, cultivation and harvesting of original cereals are on fields of steep slopes, where are difficult to mechanize and it is a time-consuming task for them. In order to protect the conservation of native species and the livelihood of Iya, the power of everyone is necessary. *Outcome of this workcamp: In 2019, 5 vols. from 4 countries did a good job! Local people gradually realize how important not only protecting the native species by themselves but also telling their action to people who are from another area to protect it to the next generation.