1. Rotary district 1060 Global Grant scholars 2015-2017

3. MIZUHO OSAWA-International Development
JAPAN: DISTRICT 2840
Economic and Community Development

4. Born in Ichinomiya city, Aichi
Youngest of three siblings
BA in the Clinical Ptochology and social welfare at Aichi University of Education
Qualified social worker in Japan

5. MIZUHO OSAWA-International Development
Born in Takasaki city, Gunma
Have one younger brother
Stay in Sri Lanka for three years
BA in Political science at Aoyama Gakuin university, tokyo

6. Cultural experiences in work environment
Differences
Scopes on individual or team outcomes
Assertive communication
Anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory behaviours
Importance of supervision
NO OVERTIME WORK!
Commonalities
Bureaucratic structure at the council
Inefficacy and redundant in civil works
Tea culture!

7. Cultural experiences Differences Rich culture of art and history
Respect different cultural backgrounds
Importance of politeness and manners
e.g. “Thank you” , “sorry”
Gentleman!
Commonalities
Sense the atmosphere and tone
Value individual privacy

8. Rotary experiences 2015-2017 Foundation Seminar 2015, D2760
Link Weekend, District Conference, Foundation Seminar, Club talks
Stimulus and supports from people I met through Rotary

9. Rotary experiences 2016-2017 Club Meeting
(Birmingham Breakfast Rotary Club)
District Conference 2016, D1060
Link Weekend, District Conference, District Seminar
Home stay at Rotarian’s house

10. FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
promote social and psychological aids for refugees
promote the adaptation of social security services for refugees and immigrants in developed countries / increase the eligibility ​
AFTER THE GRADUATION
​Seeking a position in Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Division
work with the International Organisation for Migration in the are of rights protection for immigrant and refugee children

11. MIZUHO OSAWA-International Development
FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Contribute to reducing poverty and assist in guiding economic development
Create practical and useful assistance independence strategies for community economic development for impoverished areas
AFTER THE GRADUATION
​Make use of my studies and build a career working with NGOs and development consulting agencies
Hopefully culminate in working at an international institution such as UNDP in the future, and want to work towards solving poverty

12. THANK YOU ROTARY