【Djibouti】Gymnastics and Soran Bushi Presentation by JICA Volunteer
- 実施期間
- 6th May. to 26th Jun., 2017
- スポーツ種目/プログラム種別
- Gymnastics
Soran Bushi - 実施組織
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Member: Yuki Tanaka (Physical Education) - 支援先
- Fukuzawa Middle School
- 支援対象者数
- 110 people
Schools in Djibouti do not have school events like in Japan. Together with the PE teacher, we planned a presentation of gymnastics and Soran Bushi by students in the upper grades. Through the practice, the students have grown significantly and have been well received by the parents and teachers who visited. As a result of our efforts, we were honored to act in front of the President at the 40th anniversary of Djibouti's independence.
Through physical education events, we worked to strengthen students' abilities such as "cooperation," "patience," "effort," "achievement," and "keeping time." When I first showed the video to the students, there were various reactions such as "I can't do this!" "Cool! Looks fun!". Students experienced difficulties and rigors while empowering them to overcome and continue playing the sport. The children who showed the results of their practice in front of a large crowd had a sense of accomplishment.
See below for the Japanese version.
http://www.sftlegacy.jpnsport.go.jp/wp/jp/17092601-2/
Through physical education events, we worked to strengthen students' abilities such as "cooperation," "patience," "effort," "achievement," and "keeping time." When I first showed the video to the students, there were various reactions such as "I can't do this!" "Cool! Looks fun!". Students experienced difficulties and rigors while empowering them to overcome and continue playing the sport. The children who showed the results of their practice in front of a large crowd had a sense of accomplishment.
See below for the Japanese version.
http://www.sftlegacy.jpnsport.go.jp/wp/jp/17092601-2/
Feedback from Local Contacts :
Comments from local PE teacher:
I was able to see the children grow up through acting practice. Local teachers thought the Djiboutians could only do this, but the volunteers did not compromise and believed in the students' abilities and continued to practice. Through this activity, I realized that if we all overcome things that we cannot do alone, we will be able to achieve wonderful results.
