| Camp code |
NICE/16-061 |
| Name of Camp |
Rikuzen-takata 1 |
| Location |
Rikuzen-takata, Iwate |
| Date |
6/27（Mon）～7/6（Wed） |
| Type of Work |
AGRI, KIDS, SOCI |
| Number of Volunteers |
Japanese 4 / International 3 |
| Description |
Organized together with some local groups. A giant earthquake occurred in the Tohoku area on the 11th Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. 80% of the houses were damaged in Rikuzen-takata and so many people still have to be living in the temporary houses. We have the special workcamps in Tohoku area for reconstruction work with over 350 vols. (over 3000 vols. x days) including international ones since 2011 Apr. that did great work! But we still need a lot of vol. and plan to continue for 10 years! |
| Work |
We may be divided into a few groups, help local fisherman and farmers, people damaged by the tsunami such as reclaim, cutting grass and harvesting as well as organize some activities for the kids in the temporary houses and do anything else needed. |
| Location |
South east edge of Iwate prefecture (very near from Miyagi). Forestry, agriculture and fishing are used to be the main industry, but were severely damaged and may take several years to be rehabilitated. From Tokyo, 7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus |
| Accommodation |
Local Temple house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary. Share room. |
