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2023 Japan-U.S. PAX – application now open!

2023-05-25 | Comments Off on 2023 Japan-U.S. PAX – application now open!
(EN) WFC-US PAX finalWFC has held American PAX (Peace Ambassadors Exchange) online for a couple of years due to the corona virus, but this coming fall, we will have PAX members from Japan visit the U.S. to conduct a face-to-face PAX. 
 
We are now calling for those who wish to participate!
 


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Capacity: 4
Destination: Washington State
Dates: We are unsure of the exact dates, but it will be up to two weeks in late October.

 

JOIN US!

  • Seeking people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests
  • Open to all ages (18+)
  • Open to all nationalities, including expats (We cannot provide or help with a visa)
  • English ability preferred but not required
    (We plan to select at least one English speaker as an interpreter)
  • Commitment to cultural exchange and sharing stories of Hiroshima Ability to walk for long periods

 

Requirements

  • Participants will be required to attend pre-trip training workshops in late July, August, and September.
  • Participants will be responsible for their own airfare. (Partial subsidy is available.)

 

How to Apply & Application Deadline:
To apply for participation, please fill out this application form.
The deadline for applications is Monday, June 12.


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For more information, please download and review the flyer.

If you’d like to learn more about PAX, please take a look at this page for a brief introduction.
We look forward to receiving your application!

WFC “2023 Friends Day” on June 17th

2023-05-25 | Comments Off on WFC “2023 Friends Day” on June 17th

Friends Day flyerWFC “Friends Day” will be held again this year!

Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Hiroshima City International Student House, 2F
(1-1 Nishiaragami-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City)

Description: Let’s foster friendship and spread peace through fun games and conversation!

Fee: Free of charge

Download the flyer for “Friends Day”>>

Everyone is welcome to attend the event, so please come and join us.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Spring 2023 US – Japan PAX

2023-01-20 | Comments Off on Spring 2023 US – Japan PAX

Spring 2023 US – Japan PAX

Feb 13 – 16 US / Feb 14 – 17 Japan
Program is delivered in English

 

WFC’s Peace Ambassador Exchange (PAX) is an annual sharing of ideas and materials related to peace, reconciliation, and nuclear issues, built on hearing the first-hand accounts of those whose lives have been impacted by war and the tragedies of atomic bombings. 

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Join us on any of these days to hear the stories of peace!

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Spring 2023 US-Japan PAX Program

 

West Coast Day 1
Feb 13 @ 6-8pm PST / Feb14 @ 11am JPN

  • “I will never forget that day” by Kiyomi Kohno

West Coast Day 2
Feb14 @ 6-8pm PST / Feb15 @ 11am JPN

  • “Reflections on Serving Those ARound uS” by Don Watson
  • “Opposing Nuclear Weapons in Washington State” by Dr. Joe Berkson & Sean Arent

East Coast Day 1
Feb 15 @ 7-9pm EST / Feb16 @ 9am JPN

  • “Lessons from my Father” by Tamiyuki Okahara

East Coast Day 2
Feb16 @ 7-9pm EST / Feb17 @ 9am JPN

  • “Transforming Conflict” by Rick Polhamus
  • “Hiroshima, Miyoshi, Atlanta and Americus brought together by a Bell Tower” by Steve Leeper

*The program will include time for Q&A and breakout discussions.

WFC Holiday Party 2022

2022-12-15 | Comments Off on WFC Holiday Party 2022
2022.12_Holiday PartyThank you to everyone who came to the WFC Holiday Party!
 
We learned about Holiday traditions from cultures around the world, then representatives of each class and Peace Program had time to share! There was music, dancing, games, and even a very goofy skit!
 
Thanks to everyone who came out, and Happy Holidays from all of us at WFC!
 

Last Day of 1st Guide Training Session

2022-12-04 | Comments Off on Last Day of 1st Guide Training Session
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Today was the last day of the eight-series guide training.
The first session began on July 2, and participants learned detailed explanations of the main monuments in the Peace Memorial Park and enjoyed a mini-English conversation class led by the Directors. Today, on the last day, the participants practiced reading from scripts in front of the three monuments in turn and received guidance from the Directors.
 
After that, we had a social gathering with delicious coffee made by Malachi (Director), and cookies made by Ms. Taguchi(Board member).
Certificates of completion was given out to each participant. We are very happy to announce that there was one participant who attended all 8 sessions ❗️
 
The guide training was a new initiative for us at WFC. It was a great opportunity for us to meet all the participants. Thank you very much.
 
We are planning to have two sessions in January and February next year to deepen our understanding of the Japanese text, so we hope you will join us.