Planetrise Cultural and Environmental Association in Tokyo
Planetrise in Tokyo: Dr Péter Gergő Juhász, Head of the "Sustainable Africa" research group at the Africa Research Institute of Óbuda University and representative of the Planetrise Association, was invited to Seikei University in Tokyo. Péter delivered a presentation on their current African projects being implemented in cooperation with Hungary Helps Agency Nonprofit Ltd.
The projects presented included:
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The "Medical Missions in Ethiopia" programme, in which the Embassy of Hungary in Ethiopia is their strategic partner.
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Their food security programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which complements their educational activities and involves agricultural work in cooperation with the VÉTO organisation in eastern Congo.
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The Jane Goodall Institute's programme in Uganda, which supports the construction of school boats and docks, the renovation of a primary school building, and swimming education for local residents—also with the support of Hungary Helps. Japanese students showed great interest and actively participated in the discussion following the presentation.
There were also Hungarian attendees in the audience: among them was Hajnalka Juhász, a student of class 10.F at Bessenyei György High School and Boarding School in Kisvárda (and notably the daughter of Péter and his wife, Szilvia). Hajnalka has been regularly volunteering for the Association for the past two years, and she will be eligible to apply for full membership this November, after turning 18.
In addition, Professor Hakata conducted a research project in Eastern Hungary in 2022, supported by the Planetrise Association.
Péter and his colleagues continue their journey to Kyoto and then Osaka, and will also be visiting Seoul in the coming days as part of their exploration of Eastern cultures.
Source: Planetrise Cultural and Environmental Association
The "Medical Missions in Ethiopia" programme, in which the Embassy of Hungary in Ethiopia is their strategic partner.
Their food security programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which complements their educational activities and involves agricultural work in cooperation with the VÉTO organisation in eastern Congo.
The Jane Goodall Institute's programme in Uganda, which supports the construction of school boats and docks, the renovation of a primary school building, and swimming education for local residents—also with the support of Hungary Helps. Japanese students showed great interest and actively participated in the discussion following the presentation.
