August 3 (Mon) and August 6 (Thu) Inquiry-Based Workshops for High School Students: AAR Japan

The number of refugees worldwide has reached approximately 111.7 million, creating a critical situation. In this event, through explanations by AAR Japan [Assistance and Cooperation for People Affected by Disaster] staff who know the field, and group work, participants will learn about the current situation of refugees overseas and consider what high school students can do.

Recommended for:

Those interested in supporting refugees overseas

Those interested in international cooperation and NGOs

Those who have seen refugee camps overseas on TV and are curious about what it's really like

Those struggling to decide on a topic for their school research report

Those looking for a theme for their comprehensive selection application for university entrance exams

Those interested in careers in international cooperation

Date and Time

August 3, 2026 (Mon) and August 6, 2026 (Thu), 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day

Target Audience

High school students (junior high school students may also participate if space is available) 20 participants per session. First-come, first-served basis.

Location

AAR Japan Tokyo Office, 6th Floor Exchange Space (2-12-2 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 2-minute walk from JR Meguro Station) Access here

Participation Fee

3,000 yen (cash payment on the day) *If you find it difficult to pay the participation fee due to financial circumstances, please consult the secretariat.

Application

Please apply through this form

Other Information

- Certificates of completion will be issued to participants who request them. - Please bring your own lunch (there is a convenience store on the first floor of the office building).

Contact Information

AAR Tokyo Headquarters

Contact Persons: Otsuka, Hozumi

Program Overview

Understanding Refugee Issues <Learn> Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

AAR staff with field experience will explain the realities of refugees and the challenges they face, from a perspective different from media and online sources.

- What is the refugee issue?

- Testimonials from refugees themselves

Thinking About It Personally <Think> Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

The challenges faced by refugees vary from person to person. We will think about this through group work, using AAR's activities in Africa as an example.

For <Action>

Group Work Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Participants will divide into groups of about 4-6 people and discuss with peers what they can do in their daily school lives for refugees overseas.

After the Event

If new questions arise during your research or inquiry activities, please feel free to consult us at any time.

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