Plans are available for the conference in Bangkok and Mae Sot on March 20–26, 2027.
International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders
IDFC International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders
This is a student conference where young people from Japan and Myanmar live together, discuss ways to address social issues, and share the results with society.
IDFC2026
Learning together, sharing cultures.
In 2026, IDFC returned to an overseas in-person main conference in Bangkok for the first time in six years. The same year, IDFC established its first Myanmar-side organization, opening a new chapter in student-led exchange between the two countries.
International Development Field Camp
IDFC 2027
Empowering Migrant Youths Through Resilience: Discovering Essential Skills In The Dynamic World
- Conference Plans
- March 20–26, 2027
- Location
- Bangkok / Mae Sot
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We have added an activity report on the main conference held in Bangkok on March 26–29, 2026.
Six groups discussed support for migrant students in higher education during the conference.
Participants shared Myanmar traditional dance and Soran Bushi at the conference.
Earlier notices
Participants explored longyi, thanaka, food culture and Myanmar writing at the conference.
We announced a May 30 lecture on Japanese society and coexistence from international students’ perspectives. Past announcement
Conference participants built friendships over shared meals and walks around town.
We held the conference in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 26–29.
We shared food and cultural exchange at a Myanmar restaurant in Osaka.
We invited Professor Nemoto of Sophia University to give a lecture on elections in Myanmar
The IDFC2026 organizing committee was formed
IDFC2025
The March 1–2 conference explored education, multicultural coexistence and agriculture.
We visited IOM in Bangkok to learn about support for Myanmar.
Recruitment began for executive committee members of the International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders. You can also apply here. Check out IDFC2025! Applications closed
Earlier notices
International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders Activity Report
International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders held — You can also apply here Applications closed
We announced applications for the March 1–2 conference in Tokyo. Applications closed
Multicultural Coexistence Workshop “My Neighbor Is a Foreigner” — Event Report
Myanmar Film Festival 2024 — Event Report
The new IDFC2025 Executive Committee was established with a total of 10 members.
Past Activities
Past Activities
IDFC NEXT ~Participants’ Voices~
IDFC NEXT ~ Participant Voices ~ →
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Grants
Mitsubishi UFJ International Foundation (a public interest incorporated foundation)
Sojitz Foundation
Sponsorship
Global Japanese Tea Association
Japanese Tea Student Association
Endorsement
Nogezaka Glocal
Japan Myanmar Friendship Association