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Reflections on My Transformative Journey at the Social Innovator Hub (SIH) Program in Sendai, Japan ✨ I was in Sendai, Japan from early August until late September 2024 to participate in the Social Innovator Hub (SIH) program by JICA. It was a life-changing experience throughout my journey. The program emphasized solving social problems using a co-creation approach for a better world, with Japan as the use case. Throughout the program, I was delighted to collaborate with teammates from different countries to solve landfill problems. I am proud to mention: 1. Maral Davaanyam from Mongolia 2. Habib Abiola Abdulraheem from Nigeria 3. Shlok Shrivastava from India Although we didn’t know each other before the program, our group became unbreakable. We worked together almost every week and made time for group outings as well. This strong bond made my experience in Japan truly unforgettable. I still remember our first group outing at Dumbo's Pizza Factory near Sendai Station, which marked our commitment to working seriously for this program. The team dynamics weren't always straightforward, which kept things from becoming boring. We often had debates in nearly every meeting. However, through these discussions, we were able to nurture our ideas and build a strong, robust foundation. Our team focused on solving landfill problems, choosing this issue due to its seriousness. Globally, landfills account for approximately 1.6 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. In Japan, the average lifespan of a landfill is just 22.4 years, and it is often even shorter in most developing countries. To address the problem, we propose optimizing plasma vitrification technology to convert toxic incineration ash into eco-friendly, high-value slag. This approach not only reduces operational costs but also supports sustainable and carbon-negative construction materials. Our hard work finally paid off as our team was recognized as the most innovative team, and I was honored to receive the co-creation award as an individual. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the support of our amazing mentor from Dentsu, who provided intensive guidance throughout the program. They often acted as a deal-breaker whenever our team encountered deadlocks or engaged in lengthy debates. My highest appreciation goes to our mentors: 1. Nozomi Koseki-san 2. Nobuyasu Kaida-san The most unforgettable moment was our site visit to Sendai’s landfill and incinerator plant. We learned a great deal about how Japan manages waste and treats landfills. This experience allowed us to formulate innovative ideas for solving landfill problems. This visit would not have been possible without the assistance of 鎧坂文菜-san and the support from Sendai City. I would like to extend my gratitude to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dream Incubator, Sendai City, Tohoku University, and, last but not least, all my fellow participants for making this experience possible. 😊🙏 頑張ってください!
It was amazing sharing this experience with you bro!
Toronata Tambun
3mo
Well done Vito Christian Samudra
Woww, great energy! Love the enthusiasm and dedication!
Well done Vito
Yasmin Muderris
3mo
Congrats Bapak!!
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3moInspiring as Always 😫🙌🏻🙌🏻!!! My superb Mentor 😤