| 词条 | Asian Pacific Children's Convention | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| name = Asian Pacific Children's Convention | logo = | type = | founded_date = November 1988 | founder = | location = 1-10-1-5F Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan | coordinates = {{Coord|33.590988|130.401033|display=inline,title}} | origins = | key_people = | area_served = Asia-Pacific region | focus = Peace & Co-existence | revenue = | endowment = | num_volunteers = | num_employees = | num_members = | owner = | Non-profit_slogan = We are the BRIDGE: We connect dreams around the world | homepage = {{URL|http://www.apcc.gr.jp/e/|link}} | dissolved = | footnotes = }}Asian Pacific Children's Convention (APCC {{lang-ja|アジア太平洋こども会議・イン福岡}}) in Fukuoka, Japan, is a non-profit making organization which promotes peace and co-existence throughout the world under the theme "We are the BRIDGE: We connect dreams around the world".[1] The organization's main event is the annual convention where over 300 children from Asia Pacific countries are invited to the city of Fukuoka in Japan with the intention of promoting inter cultural understanding and friendship. APCC was established in November 1988 and the inaugural convention was run as part of the Asia-Pacific Expo, "Yokatopia", the commemorative event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Fukuoka City. Since then the summer invitation program has been held annually in Fukuoka and in 2008 the 20th anniversary of APCC was celebrated.[1][2][3][4][5] Vision{{Expand section|date=October 2011}}We, as a member of APCC, will become global citizens of an "OMOIYARI" spirit, and create a more peaceful world abound with the smiles of our children. Objectives{{Expand section|date=October 2011}}{{Prose|section|date=October 2011}}The main objectives of APCC are:[1]
The ProgrammeEach year up to 6 children (3 boys and 3 girls), all aged 11 and accompanied by a chaperone, from over 40 countries in the Asia-Pacific region are invited for the annual convention held in Fukuoka in July, during the Japanese summer. The selection of the children is conducted by the liaison office appointed in each country (often a city council, education related ministry or a consulate). These children, referred to as 'Junior Ambassadors' (JA's), all spend a week together in 'Marine House' where they get to experience many activities. They have an opportunity to understand different cultures and make long lasting international friendships during this time.[1] Each JA also spends a week with a Japanese family in a homestay situation, literally becoming a member of the family. These host families live in the Fukuoka Prefecture and they volunteer to be a part of this APCC program. This is a great opportunity for the child to experience Japanese culture, Japanese school-life, and the friendliness and hospitality of the Japanese people. The JA has the opportunity to experience many aspects of Japanese life such as schooling, travel, visit tourist sites and shopping. Mission projectGroups of Japanese children visit other APCC member countries to experience their different cultures to gain new experiences as in the convention. During a Mission Project, they stay mostly with former APCC participants' families, which is similar to the home-stay program at APCC. As in APCC where the Junior Ambassadors get to participate in various activities, these children also get such opportunities to establish and strengthen their friendships.[3] Other sub projects{{Prose|section|date=October 2011}}
Bridge Club (BC)Bridge Club was formed in 1998 at the 10th anniversary of the APCC to establish a worldwide network of APCC participants. All APCC participants automatically become members of Bridge Club. Bridge Club Japan was initially formed and then followed on by some more other countries. Objectives of a Bridge ClubThe main objectives of a Bridge Club are:[1]
In order to achieve these goals, the Bridge Club reaches out beyond the limits of the APCC to form a human network around the world through its local BC activities. Each BC has their own activities depending on local needs. For example, humanitarian assistance, cultural exchange, intercultural education and training for JAs, and etcetera. The Bridge Club also acts as an alumni association for former participants of the APCC, enabling them to keep in touch and sustain their friendships throughout the world. At the 10th anniversary of the APCC, 69 of the former participants of the convention (Junior Ambassadors) were invited back to participate in it. Since then every year some selected former JAs from some countries are invited as "Peace Ambassadors". Their main responsibility is to carry on with the projects of BRIDGE CLUBs and to guide and assist the Junior Ambassadors.[1] A brief history
References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 [https://archive.is/20130219041442/http://www.dailynews.lk/2009/06/03/bus26.asp "Asian Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka - Japan"] (Wednesday, 3 June 2009). Sri Lanka Business News | Online edition of Daily News - Lakehouse Newspapers. 2. ^[https://archive.is/20130218230045/http://www.fijiembassy.jp/news/11/20110725.html Fiji Embassy - Current News] 3. ^1 [https://archive.is/20130209095110/http://bridgeclubnz.webs.com/apcc.html APCC Bridge Club New Zealand] 4. ^International partnerships {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114081919/http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/auckland/introduction/sister/fukuoka.asp |date=November 14, 2011 }} 5. ^Asian-Pacific Children's Convention (APCC) | The Japan-America Society of Georgia {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903121724/http://www.jasgeorgia.org/eng/node/44 |date=September 3, 2011 }} External links{{Refbegin}}
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