メファ・マネジメントは、公正な医療と教育の機会を享受できる社会づくりに貢献します。また、そのための人材育成、組織づくりをお手伝いします。 https://www.mefa.jp/ Fri, 10 May 2024 21:33:59 -0700 https://www.mefa.jp/blog/ynprofile https://www.mefa.jp/blog/ynprofile <h2 class=" C9DxTc CjVfdc zfr3Q JYVBee CDt4Ke" style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong>Rooted in Nature: My Path to International Cooperation</strong></h2><p style="font-size: 83%;">I was born and raised in the Osumi region of Kagoshima Prefecture, where my family has lived for generations, surrounded by a rich natural landscape. My childhood was spent in a multigenerational household, where daily life was deeply connected to nature. Our meals were made with vegetables from the family garden, and I spent much of my time exploring the hills behind our home. </p><p style="font-size: 83%;">However, a major turning point came when I was 12 years old. I lost my mother to a sudden illness, and within the following three years, my grandparents and father also passed away due to health conditions. </p><p style="font-size: 83%;">When I entered high school, my older sister, who had excelled academically and had the potential to attend a prestigious national university, made the difficult decision to forgo higher education. Instead, she took a job in local government to support our family. Thanks to her sacrifice—as well as financial aid programs, merit-based scholarships, and part-time work opportunities—I was able to continue my education through university and graduate school. </p><p style="font-size: 83%;">Through these experiences, I came to understand firsthand how illness or unexpected events can suddenly place anyone in a vulnerable position. This made me deeply appreciate the importance of a society where people support one another, and the gratitude I felt for the help I had received became a guiding principle in my life. </p><p><strong>The Beginning of My Passion for International Development</strong></p><p class=" style=" style="font-size: 83%;">During my teenage years, the media frequently reported on the famine in Ethiopia and other parts of Africa. As I learned more, I realized that these crises were not merely the result of food shortages but were deeply...<a href=https://www.mefa.jp/blog/ynprofile>Read More</a>