We asked Ms Sato about her motivation and enthusiasm for peace and the future.

 

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What motivated you to apply HOPe YA?

My grandmother is an atomic bomb survivor, and my mother works as a guide in the Peace Memorial Park. As the number of the survivors is decreasing, I thought that my activities as a HOPe youth ambassador would help to raise awareness of the importance of peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons

 

What are your hobbies?

Traveling and singing.

I am currently a member of the choir club at my university.

 

 

Tell us about your past activities that may have prepared you to become HOPe Youth Ambassador for a Nuclear-Free Sustainable Future.

When I was in Grade 10, I participated in the Future Leaders’ Program for Global Peace as a student. Also, in my high school some students in the art club draw pictures of the atomic bombed Hiroshima. I had occasions to interpret that initiatives to English to the international guests. The dialogue I had then was very inspiring and kept me hooked with thinking about peace.

 

 

What is your vision for the future in 2045?

I envision a future in which Japan has joined the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and is taking the initiative to abolish nuclear weapons. In order to achieve this, I believe that we need to spread awareness to more people in Japan about the horrors of nuclear weapons and that nuclear weapons are not necessary for a peaceful world.

 

 

What are your expectations and immediate plan as a HOPe YA?

Wars and conflicts are happening all over the world. Not only do I want to tell people about the devastation of the atomic bombings experienced by Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but I also want to learn about issues throughout Japan or around the world and exchange ideas. I also look forward to attending international conferences and hearing the opinions of experts on nuclear issues.

 

 

Thank you Yuumi, we are looking forward to working with you!