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Our philosophy
Mission
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Creating the future of Africa and Japan through the power of baseball.
Vision
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■ Three things Africa taught us about the power of baseball
The power to spread democracy
The reason a boy from Ghana likes baseball is,
The idea is that "everyone gets an equal turn at bat."
The power of "human resource development"
The slogan of Tanzanian baseball
It is defined as "discipline, respect, and justice,"
Many young people have grown through character development via baseball.
The power to create peace
In South Sudan, based on the philosophy of creating peace through baseball,
They overcame ethnic conflicts and connected people.
組織概要
名称：一般財団法人アフリカ野球・ソフト振興機構
Japan-Africa Baseball & Softball Foundation
設立年月日：2019年12月3日
役員
代表理事
友成 晋也
理事
大貫 潤
理事
新宮 会紀子
評議員：桑山 紀彦、上田 壮一、 岡田 千あき
監事：粟国 正樹
事業内容
(1) アフリカにおける野球・ソフトボール等の普及、人材育成事業
(2) アフリカにおける野球・ソフトボール等の啓発、広報事業
(3) アフリカにおける野球・ソフトボール等に関する調査事業
(4) アフリカにおける野球・ソフトボール等の選手、関係者の日本への招聘、留学に関する事業
(5) アフリカ各国の野球・ソフトボール等の国内大会、地域別国際大会等の開催支援
(6) 野球・ソフトボール等関連用品のアフリカにおける生産技術普及事業、産業振興の支援事業
(7) アフリカにおける野球・ソフトボール等の大会視察、応援ツアー等の実施
(8) アフリカ等発展途上国の野球・ソフトボール等スポーツの普及に必要な用具の提供及び資金の支援
(9) 日本国内のアフリカ出身者に対する啓発、広報、野球・ソフトボール等体験事業
(10)日本国内におけるイベント、セミナー、講演会等の開催 、参画
(11)野球・ソフトボール等関係機関、団体との連携、協力事業
(12)その他目的を達成するために必要な事業
Secretariat Staff
Many working professionals and students are active as administrative staff at J-ABS.
Role
Why I Joined / What This Activity Means to Me
Eiichi Tsujimoto
International Relations
We work every day with the hope that as many boys and girls in Africa as possible will embody the habits of developing character that we learned in the baseball club.
Akihito Urata
International Relations
I want to spread baseball in Africa, a land full of hope! I want to illuminate the future of African children through the power of baseball!
Chikako Tsutsumi
public relations
I've loved baseball since I was a child. I resonated with J-ABS's stance of promoting peace in Africa through Japanese baseball.
Mai Takahara
Finance and Accounting, General Affairs and Administration
I love baseball, and I was drawn to Mr. Tomonari's lecture that I happened to hear, so I decided to participate. Now I also find my involvement with Africa very rewarding.
Mana Tsugawa
International Relations
I'm in charge of Nigeria. One of the appealing aspects of J-ABS is the opportunity to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
Haru Togawa
Public Relations
I was overwhelmed by the energy and potential I experienced in Africa when I was in high school, and since I've always loved baseball, I decided to participate.
Keisuke Miyamoto
Domestic Relations
We will connect Japan and Africa through the power of baseball and leave a prosperous future for future generations. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Kenichi Ishibashi
Public Relations, International Relations
Aiming for coexistence between Africa and Japan 10 or 20 years from now! I also work as a coach in Ghana under the name Mr. Kenken.
Haruna Tada
International Relations
Having served in Zambia as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, I aim to foster human resource development through sports.
比嘉 龍聖
広報, 海外
途上国の貧困をはじめとする社会課題に関心を持ち、その解決には主体である現地の人の存在が重要であると思い、「人づくり」を行う本機構でスタッフをしております。
Kenji Ichikawa
Public Relations, International Relations
With the motto "Bringing peace to the world through catchball" in mind, I will give my all to become a bridge between Japan and Africa!
Sakutaro Saeki
Public Relations
I became interested in and strongly drawn to the activities of Tomonari-san, a senior member of my high school baseball team, in Africa.
Risa Maeda
Public Relations, International Relations
I'm dedicated to women's baseball at university. I want to spread the appeal of women's baseball, which is not yet widely known, to Africa as well!
Chiang Kai Fang (Kai)
Public Relations
I've met people from all over the world through baseball. Through J-ABS's activities, I want to contribute to international exchange through sports.
In addition, many other administrative staff members are actively working.