SEISA Africa Asia Bridge 2025

JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers 60th Anniversary and SAAB

This year marks the 60th anniversary since 29 young volunteers were dispatched to Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Kenya in 1965.
Many volunteers plunged into societies vastly different from Japan's, striving to integrate into local traditions, cultures, and customs, and building “heartfelt, trusting relationships with local people.” They say, “If you can build this trust, you can safely say you've accomplished 80% of your mission.”
I believe that upholding the three promises – “Understand Each Other.” “Leave Nobody Out.” “Make Friends.”
– shares common ground with the underlying principle of “building trust relationships” in the JICA program.
SAAB's activities involve Seisa colleagues who uphold these three promises spending a year learning together about Africa and Asia, thinking together, and acting together. Their goal is to understand the world the international community aims for by achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
We hope that all visitors will appreciate how this SAAB activity embodies the educational philosophy of our late Chairman Miyazawa, as you view the various exhibits and participate in the events.

Kazuhisa MATSUOKA,
Executive Committee Chairperson of SEISA Africa Asia Bridge
(Former JICA Director for Africa)

SEISA STUDENT SUMMIT　Declaration Statement

私たちSEISAの生徒は、アフリカとアジアの仲間と共に、「共生（Togetherness）」の理念のもと、持続可能で平和な社会の実現を目指して行動することをここに宣言します。
We, the students of SEISA, together with our friends in Africa and Asia, hereby declare our commitment to act under the philosophy of “Togetherness,” striving to realize a sustainable and peaceful society.

1 「アップサイクルでつくる持続可能な社会」
私たちは、不要なものに新しい価値を生むアップサイクルを通して、SDGsの実現に取り組みます。
資源を活かし、人と地球にやさしい暮らしを広げます。
Declaration 1「Upcycling for Sustainability」
We practice upcycling to realize the SDGs — giving new value to unused items and promoting a lifestyle that cares for people and the planet.

2 「多様性と共に生きる世界へ」
アフリカとアジアの文化・宗教・環境を学び、相互理解を深めます。
星槎の理念「人を認める・人を排除しない・仲間をつくる」を実践し、偏見や差別のない社会を築きます。
Declaration 2 「Respect for Diversity and Mutual Understanding」
We learn about the cultures, religions, and environments of Africa and Asia to deepen mutual understanding. Guided by SEISA’s philosophy — “Respect others, Include everyone, and Make friends” — we strive to build a society free from prejudice and discrimination.

3 「学びを社会の力に」
私たちは、学びと経験を社会に還元します。星槎での学びや、TICAD9・大阪関西万博で得た知見を活かし、より良い社会づくりに貢献します。
Declaration 3 「Learning for a Better Society」
We will apply what we have learned at SEISA, TICAD 9, and Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai to help build a better and more sustainable world.

4 「教育で未来をひらく」
教育は平和と繁栄の礎です。アフリカ・アジアの仲間と共に学び、地域と世界を繋ぐ次世代のリーダーになります。
Declaration 4 「Education for the Future」
Education is the foundation of peace and prosperity. Learning together with our friends in Africa and Asia, we will rise as the next generation of leaders who connect our communities to the world.

5 「若者の力で未来を変える」
アフリカとアジアの若者が手を取り合い、地球規模の課題に挑みます。
国境を越えて希望と創造を広げ、より良い未来を共に築きます。
Declaration 5 「Youth Power for Global Change」
We join hands with young people in Africa and Asia to tackle global challenges, spreading hope and creativity beyond borders.

6 「世界平和と共生の実現へ」
私たちは、対話と理解、協力を通じて争いをなくし、信頼と尊敬に満ちた世界を築きます。
真の平和は「共感」と「友情」から始まると信じています。
Declaration 6 「World Peace and Togetherness」
Through dialogue, understanding, and cooperation, we will build a world of trust and respect — for true peace begins with empathy and friendship.

私たちは、SEISA Africa Asia Bridgeを通じて、学び、つながり、共に行動し、持続可能で包摂的な世界を目指して歩み続けます。
Through SEISA Africa Asia Bridge, we will keep learning, connecting, and acting — together — for a sustainable and inclusive world.