Aid Program Report 2002 Aid from Think the Earth Project was use for "Vaccination Activities in Myanmar" as in 2001. The provision of vaccinations in Myanmar has been in place since 1996; as a result, the occurrence rate has become zero, however, in case of polio, in order to be sure whether polio has been completely eradicated, 3 years have been allocated as an observation period following report of any occurrence, thus the concurrent national vaccination was conducted until 2002. Hereafter, preventive vaccination and regular preventive vaccinations will be conducted in specific areas, such as the border region, but the involvement at the national level has ceased. The role JCV played in eradicating polio from Myanmar has been significant. In November 2002, JCV received status as a NPO, launching a fresh start in order to continue effectively providing vaccinations. 2002 Performance # On National Immunization Day (NID) in Myanmar, a period from December 4 to 11, 2002, 23 volunteers from junior high school students to adults participated in a tour for the inspection of the vaccination site, inspection of school and medical facilities, and for opportunities of exchange between regional staff and children. This year was the eighth NID in Myanmar, and it was highly recognized for the most part especially by the municipalities, thus the immunization was conducted smoothly. # The UNICEF hosted "East Asia Pacific Children and Young People's Regional Forum" was held from December 8 to 14, 2002. Four representative children participated in this function from the JCV. This event was hosted by UNICEF together with the NGO board members to confirm the progress pursuant to the 21 specific activity objectives defined in the "A World Fit for Children," which was adopted by the General Assembly as a follow-up project of the "United Nations Special Session on Children," and to create a draft of the action plan for the Asian region. (Including Japan, 54 children and adolescents from 15 nations participated). In order to provide an opportunity for the next generation who will take an active part in the future Japanese society to view issues from a global perspective and to nurture the spirit of volunteering, JCV carries out activities to actively enroll children volunteers. Future Activities Through the efforts of NGOs such as JCV and international organizations, as well as of the nations, we are a step away from achieving our goal; the eradication of polio by 2005. Cooperating with international organizations and other NGOs, JCV would like to conduct studies and research in respect to other infectious and transmissible diseases to provide assistance to necessary areas. 2002 Project Expenses Total Contribution: JPY 30,000,000 The above fund was used to purchase 3,100,000 polio vaccinations. Activities at a Glance They are demonstrating the traditional dance of Myanmar. It is similar to the lion dance in Japan. The parent and child who came to the national vaccination venue. The child clutches a snack as a reward. With the children dressed in beautiful clothes, the National Immunization Day seemed like a festival. Children on the boat floating on the Lake Inlay. Lake Inlay is found in northern Myanmar where people live alongside the river. Traveling along the river to these river communities, the vaccination venues were inspected. Nurses with the cooler bags with the logo marks provided by JCV. Children of Myanmar who came to the vaccination venue. Their faces are covered with a white sun screened, called Tanaka. A scooter and cooler bag JCV provided in the past. A local nurse. This was sent prior to 2002. >>> Back to "JCV" page