2016 Internship Report
2016 Domestic NPO Internship Report
Learning Chinese Culture, Multicultural Coexistence and International Cooperation
In 2016, Helping Hands and Hearts Japan welcomed an international student from China for a domestic NPO internship. The activity focused on multicultural coexistence, international understanding, Chinese culture and language classes, information sharing and learning about international cooperation.
Through this internship, the student learned how NPO activities connect people from different cultural backgrounds. She also experienced how culture, language, communication, web-based information sharing and international cooperation can become practical learning themes in a Japanese community setting.
Overview of the 2016 Activity
The 2016 domestic NPO internship was a practical learning program where an international student from China joined HHAHJ’s activities in Japan. The internship included multicultural coexistence activities, international understanding exchange, Chinese culture and Chinese language programs, information sharing, and learning related to agroforestry and international cooperation.
The activity gave the intern opportunities to take part in NPO operations, communicate about Chinese culture, support language and cultural exchange, and understand how domestic activities can connect to overseas cooperation and environmental projects.
Learning through Multicultural Coexistence
This internship was based in Japan and focused on how people from different cultural backgrounds can learn from each other through community activities. The intern was not only a participant, but also helped create opportunities for others to understand Chinese culture and language.
By taking part in activities related to international understanding, cultural introduction and NPO operations, the intern learned how multicultural coexistence can be supported through small but meaningful community-based programs.
From Cultural Introduction to Community Learning
The intern used her own cultural background as a strength. By sharing Chinese culture and supporting Chinese language communication, she helped create spaces where Japanese participants and international participants could learn from one another.
Purpose of the Internship
The purpose of this internship was to provide a practical learning opportunity where an international student could understand NPO activities in Japan while using her own cultural background to contribute to international exchange and multicultural coexistence.
Learning NPO Activities in Japan
The intern learned about how HHAHJ plans, communicates and operates activities related to culture, education, language and international cooperation.
- Understanding domestic NPO activities
- Learning how programs are prepared and operated
- Experiencing the practical side of nonprofit work
Sharing Chinese Culture
The intern helped introduce Chinese culture and supported activities where Japanese participants could learn about another country and language.
- Introducing Chinese culture
- Supporting cultural exchange programs
- Creating opportunities for mutual understanding
Chinese Language and Conversation
Through Chinese language and conversation activities, the intern helped participants experience language as a tool for communication and cultural understanding.
- Planning Chinese conversation opportunities
- Supporting language learning activities
- Connecting language learning with cultural exchange
Information Sharing and Outreach
The internship also included information sharing through web and blog updates, helping the intern understand how NPO activities are communicated to the public.
- Updating information online
- Learning how activities are introduced to the public
- Understanding outreach and communication in NPO work
Main Activity Contents
In the 2016 domestic NPO internship, the intern was involved in activities related to multicultural understanding, Chinese culture, Chinese language learning, information sharing and international cooperation.
Multicultural Understanding Programs
The intern learned how cultural understanding programs are prepared and how they can support mutual respect among people from different backgrounds.
Chinese Culture Activities
The intern helped introduce Chinese culture and create learning opportunities for Japanese participants interested in China.
Chinese Conversation Activities
Through language-related activities, the intern helped participants experience communication in Chinese and understand culture through language.
Information Sharing and International Cooperation
The intern learned about web communication, blog updates and HHAHJ’s international cooperation activities, including agroforestry-related initiatives.
Activities in Photos
The following photos show scenes from the 2016 domestic NPO internship. They record the intern’s participation in multicultural learning, cultural exchange and practical NPO activities.
Participation in domestic NPO activities
Chinese culture and international exchange activity
Learning through multicultural coexistence activities
Practical learning in domestic NPO activities
What the Intern Learned
Through this internship, the intern learned how NPO activities can connect culture, language, information sharing and international cooperation. She also experienced how her own background as a Chinese international student could become a valuable resource for community learning.
The internship helped her understand both the visible activities and the behind-the-scenes work required to create learning opportunities for participants.
Using Culture as a Bridge
The intern learned that introducing her own culture can help create understanding and dialogue between people from different backgrounds.
Learning NPO Communication
Through web and blog updates, the intern learned how NPOs communicate activities and values to the public.
Connecting Local and Global Issues
By learning about HHAHJ’s international cooperation and agroforestry-related activities, the intern understood how local NPO work can connect with overseas support.
Meaning for HHAHJ
The 2016 domestic NPO internship is an important record of HHAHJ’s work in welcoming international students and creating learning opportunities through multicultural coexistence and international exchange.
By involving an international student from China in cultural activities, language activities and information sharing, HHAHJ created a program where the intern could both learn from the organization and contribute her own perspective to the community.
Mutual Learning through Culture, Language and Action
This internship shows that domestic NPO activities can become a place of mutual learning. The intern learned about NPO work in Japan, while participants and the organization learned from the intern’s culture, language and perspective.
Related Pages
The following pages introduce HHAHJ’s internship activities and related domestic NPO internship reports.
