IDFC2023 Main Conference Held
1/21 Osaka, 1/22 Tokyo. Thank you to our speakers and all participants.
The theme for the main conference chosen by us, the IDFC2023 executive committee, is
We want participants to learn about Myanmar’s current situation, the problems it faces, and the relationship between Japan and Myanmar,
And, through that process, they wanted us to consider what actions we could take in the future for ourselves, Japan, and Myanmar.
The conference was a very fruitful and meaningful two days: we heard academic talks by university professors, learned about the convictions of people at organizations actively supporting Myanmar, and discussed the relationship between Japan and Myanmar in 2030.
For now, this is just a brief update.
We will report the details of our activities soon.
Finally, on behalf of the entire committee, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make the main conference possible.
(Top: Osaka venue; bottom: Tokyo venue)
IDFC2023 Gets Underway
Past application guidelines
View closed application guidelines
These application guidelines are kept for reference. Applications are closed.
Recruitment for new IDFC2024 executive committee members is now open!
Watch our recruitment video for new committee members here ↓↓
Pre-register here
- Pre-registration form here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-uepLLfc2CjPv0WPFAuNxpP7V40vQja1hSH07GPopuE/edit
- [Recruiting IDFC2024 Executive Committee Members]
- Eligibility
• People enrolled at a university or graduate school in the 2023 academic year (please consult us if you do not fall into the categories listed on the left, including people with a status equivalent to that of a student).
• People who can attend regular meetings held on zoom about once a week
• Ability to speak Japanese
- Participation fee: Free
- Selection Process
Applicants who pass the preliminary application screening through the google form will be interviewed on zoom.
- Third application round
- Applications 4/10–4/19
- Interview: We will contact you after you apply.
Preliminary application → Submit documents → Interview → Notification of results
- Pre-registration form here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-uepLLfc2CjPv0WPFAuNxpP7V40vQja1hSH07GPopuE/edit
- Contact Us Here
IDFC2023 Main Conference: Second Round of Participant Recruitment
Application period: 1/6–1/14. Apply through the Google Form below!
————————Application Guidelines—————————
【IDFC2023 Second Round of Applications for Main Conference Participants Now Open!】
—What Makes the Main Conference Special!—
1. Hear both the academic perspective from university professors and the practical perspective from organizations actively supporting Myanmar!
2. A chance to discuss social issues with people your age!
3. Learn about Myanmar, which is receiving less news coverage!
4. No prior knowledge needed!
Apply here
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ybd0fchM4g3i2D4Tn-YYtp-I-AMVkc9tW4n7DI_4VzM/edit](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ybd0fchM4g3i2D4Tn-YYtp-I-AMVkc9tW4n7DI_4VzM/edit)
or the International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders’s Website Check it out!
(Name) IDFC Main Conference 2023
(Organizer) International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders 2023
(Date and time)
January 21, 2023, 9:00–17:00 (Osaka)
January 22, 2023, 9:00–17:00 (Tokyo)
※ Attend in person on either 1 of the 2 days. Participation on both days is not permitted.
( Location )
1/21 (Saturday), 9:00–17:00
Osaka: 8th floor, Victorious Building, 3-3-3 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
2 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Shin-Osaka Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
1/22 (Sunday), 9:00–17:00
Tokyo: TIME SHARING, Shibuya World Udagawa Building, 6 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station.
(Conference program)
• Cultural exchange with Myanmar
• Relations between Japan and Myanmar in 2030
• Refugee and immigration issues affecting people from Myanmar
Application period: Friday, January 6–Saturday, January 14
(Eligibility)
1) Must be a high school student, undergraduate, or graduate student (please consult us if you do not fall into the categories listed on the left, including people with a status equivalent to that of a student).
2) You must be able to attend in person on either December 21, 2023 (Osaka), or December 22, 2023 (Tokyo), except for Myanmar nationals residing in Myanmar. Attendance on both days is not permitted.
3) Ability to speak Japanese
(Participation fee) Free ※ However, please cover your own travel expenses to the venue.
Selection process: Applications will be assessed based on the reasons for applying provided in the Google form. * You may be asked to attend an interview. Important notes: The conference may be held online depending on the COVID-19 situation. Please wear a mask on the day and monitor your own health. (Edited)
Recruiting Participants for the IDFC2023 Main Conference
We are recruiting participants for the IDFC2023 main conference!!!
(Apply using the Google form below)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ybd0fchM4g3i2D4Tn-YYtp-I-AMVkc9tW4n7DI_4VzM/edit
(Name)
IDFC Main Conference 2023
(Organizing body)
International Development Field Camp for Myanmar and Japan Youth Leaders 2023
(Date and time)
January 21, 2023, 9:00–17:00 (Osaka)
January 22, 2023, 9:00–17:00 (Tokyo)
*Attend one of the two days in person. Participation on both days is not permitted.
(Conference program)
• Cultural exchange with Myanmar
• Regarding relations between Japan and Myanmar in 2030
• Regarding refugee and immigration issues affecting Myanmar people
(Application period)
December 19 (Monday)–January 4 (Wednesday)
(Eligibility)
1) Must be a high school student, undergraduate, or graduate student (please consult us if you do not fall into the categories listed on the left, including people with a status equivalent to that of a student).
2) You must be able to attend in person on either December 21, 2023 (Osaka), or December 22, 2023 (Tokyo), except for Myanmar nationals residing in Myanmar. Attendance on both days is not permitted.
3) Ability to speak Japanese
(Participation fee)
Free
*Please cover your own transportation costs to the venue.
(Selection process)
Applications will be assessed based on the reasons for applying provided in the Google form.
* You may be asked to attend an interview.
(Important notes)
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the conference may be held online. Please wear a mask on the day and monitor your own health.
Recruiting Temporary Committee Members for the IDFC2023 Main Conference (until 12/15)
Hello. We are the Japanese Executive Committee for IDFC2023.
We have decided to hold the “IDFC2023 Main Conference” in the winter of the coming year. We are therefore recruiting “temporary executive committee members” who will facilitate the conference on the day and help with preparations beforehand.
Everyone is welcome, from those interested in Myanmar to those who simply want to experience the atmosphere of a student conference 🤗
We look forward to your applications!
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NO5C1sSvB8er2WVeo_nJeMGHP5KtlIJ_IBsRJyxGSAY/edit
We accept inquiries by email and Instagram direct message.
—Temporary Committee Member Recruitment Guidelines—
Conference Schedule
• January 21, 2022 (Osaka)
・January 22, 2022 (Tokyo)
Conference content
• Myanmar and refugees
Qualities we seek
・People who can attend at least one day of the conference in person
• People who would like to try facilitating the conference (participating in either Tokyo or Osaka is fine).
• People who want to help create the conference alongside the executive committee as temporary committee members
・People who want to join a student organization and gain experience through its activities
• People interested in international relations between Myanmar and Japan
Eligibility
・Third-year high school students
• University students
・Graduate students
Work location
• Online
Period
・December 2022–February 2023
Communication tools
・slack (You will be asked to join the executive committee’s slack.)
(Interviews will be online; we are considering zoom.)
Contact Information