YOICHI 1 (HOKKAIDO)

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 4 (Quality Education), organized together with with Hokkaido Eco-village Promotion Project (HEPP) since 2015. They start to promote ""sustainability of our lifestyle and community"", to create better environmental and social model for next generation in Hokkaido since 2012. They want to produce necessities that are needed for our daily life (foods, energy, etc.) by themselves as much as they can, and want to share them to the local area. They provide various chances to learn comprehensive skill and knowledge about ""sustainable development"" by organizing training programs and events for the local adults and kids. They also aim at connecting urban area and rural area, producers and consumers and to contribute local revitalization. President of HEPP visited many eco-villages in UK for a few years and speak good English.Outcome of this workcamp: In 2019, 9 vols. from 2 countries greatly contributed to their work such as seeding the vegetables, taking care of wine grapes, harvesting, cultivating, etc. as well as various types of exchange with local people and children including the participation in the bon dance festival that was highly appreciated by the local people