EP1 Building a Market for Organic Farmer: BeninJan 03, 2024
In Benin, a Japanese entrepreneur and his local partner are helping logistically isolated rural organic farmers connect with savvy urban customers who can pay good prices.
EP2 Creating an Ethical Society with Mushrooms: IndonesiaJan 10, 2024
Mycelium leather is a new material developed in Indonesia from mushrooms and agricultural waste. There is now an attempt to create an "ethical society" by mass-producing it using Japanese technology.
EP3 Saving Mothers with Smartphone Apps: TanzaniaFeb 07, 2024
Tanzania is currently struggling with a high maternal mortality rate. Kawabata Yasuo and his team have developed an app for expectant mothers that they hope will help solve this issue.
EP4 Folk Tales for a New Generation: LaosFeb 14, 2024
In Laos, young members of minority groups preserve folk tales as picture books, learning essential skills as they go. The project, started by Yokoyama Taizo, gives them control over their own future.
EP5 Sex Education for Gender Equality: Sierra LeoneMar 06, 2024
Many teenage single mothers in Sierra Leone have difficulties continuing their education. Shimosato Yumemi has founded an NGO that helps these mothers and teach sex education across the country.
Creating the future together. Inspiring stories of projects by Japanese people working with communities in developing countries with new ideas and efforts to help solve issues.