Help nurture the next generation of leaders by inviting foreign and Japanese high school students to discuss global peace, share ideas, deepen mutual understanding, and spread a message of peace around the world

Dates

August 14(Wed)to August 18(Sun) ,2024

Location

International Conference Center Hiroshima
(1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Pref.)

Theme

What we can contribute to achieve a peaceful world.

(Initiatives toward the abolition of nuclear weapons, reconstruction and peacebuilding)

Schedule (tentative)

 

Date	Program Details
August 14(Wed)	Orientation Keynote speech A-bomb survivor’s testimony Team building workshop Lecture and group discussion on abolition of nuclear weapons Welcome reception
August 15(Thu)	Lecture and group discussion on reconstruction & peacebuilding Drafting of the Hiroshima Declaration
August 16(Fri)	Tour of Hiroshima Prefecture ( Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima, etc.)
August 17(Sat)	Finalization of the Hiroshima Declaration Preparation for the debriefing s ession and presentation of the Hiroshima Declaration etc.
August 18(Sun)	Debriefing session and presentation of the Hiroshima Declaration, action plan etc.

 

Participation fee

Free

Costs covered by sponsor

・Transportation from residence to venue
・Lodging in Hiroshima City: 4 – 6 nights (August 13 or 14 or 17 or 18)

*In principle, students living within or near Hiroshima city will commute from their residence every day. However if it is not possible to arrive by the program’s starting time etc. lodging may be covered.

・Printing costs, tours (admission fees, charter bus costs, etc.), meals during the program (including the welcome reception)

*Accommodation and meals will be arranged and provided by the sponsor.

Number of participants

・Foreign high school students living in Japan 　approx. 20 people

 

(Reference) Other participants

・Foreign high school students from overseas 　approx. 20 people
・Japanese high school students 　approx. 45 people

 

Application period

Applications must be received by May 31(Fri) , 2024.

 

 Application requirements

(1) Youth between 15 to 18 years old(high school students)
(2) Highly interested in realizing international peace (the abolition of nuclear weapons etc.)
(3) Can actively participate in English discussions
(4) Can join in group activities according to the program
(5) Must attend the entire program with the exception of unavoidable circumstances
(6) Highly motivated to make use of the experiences of this program to participate in international exchanges and local activities

 

How to apply

(1) The following documents must be submitted to the address below by post or e-mail.
-Application form
(2) You can download the application form from the Hiroshima Prefectural Government’s website.
https://hiroshimaforpeace.com/en/hjif2024/
* The office will carefully manage any personal information submitted, and will use such information only within the objectives of this program.

-Application Form

　

Selection process

(1) Selection of participants:

After an examination of the application documents, participants will be chosen. The results of the selection will be sent to all applicants.

(2) Revocation of participant status:

Even after being selected, if a chosen participant at any time performs an action unbecoming of a participant or if a serious health issue arises, their status as a participant may be revoked.

Contact

International Affairs Division, Hiroshima Prefectural Government

10-52 Motomachi, Nakaku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 730-8511, Japan

E-mail: h-jif@pref.hiroshima.jp

TEL: +81-82- 513-2361  FAX: +81-82-228-1614

Homepage:https://hiroshimaforpeace.com/en/hjif2024/

 

You can see last year’s program report on the Hiroshima Prefectural Government’s official website https://hiroshimaforpeace.com/en/hjif2023/hjif-declaration2023

 

Download

HIJF2024livinginJapan

Application Form for foreign high school applicants