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Awards Entry

2013 Jci World Congressa Piece of Peace
JCI JAPAN
Best Local OMOIYARI Project

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Entry Information
Award Program:Category:

2013 JCI World Congress
Best Local OMOIYARI Project

NOM Information
National Organization:

JCI JAPAN
Kosuke Obata
E-mail: yu-ai2@oregano.ocn.ne.jp;
secjjc@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp

National President:

LOM Information
Local Organization:
President:

JCI Osaka
Shigenari Yamamoto

President Email: shigenari@yamakin-gold.co.jp

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Basic Information
Duration : October 4th - 9th, 2012
Staff : 56 Members
National Osaka Graduate School of Intl Public Policy, Supproting
Sponsors :Companies, past PCY Participant
Budget : $106,722.00
Profit / Loss : None
In which UN MDG best
Develop a global partnership for developmentfit (if apply): ?:College-level students that will evolve into the next-generation of world
Who is benefited ?:leaders.
Objective : The main objective of the program was to instill motivation to produce thefollowing results:
1. To accurately assess the global problems and issues that
require solutions
2. To understand that people see problems depending on
circumstances and perspective.
3. To look beyond cultural, ethnic and national differences to form
connections with people from around the world.
4. To face challenges with drive and passion.
5. To take an active role, assume responsibilities, and perform theirduties.
Overview : The main goal of the PCY(Peace Conference of Youth) is to instill
participants with the motivation to take the decisive actions necessary forthe realization of world peace.
It is a program designed to promote leadership qualities in college
students from around the world so that they may find the solutions
necessary for a lasting global peace.
Students selected from across the globe are gathered in Osaka, Japan to
discuss world peace.
To better understand the concept of mutual understanding, the participants
will have to find ways to go beyond the religious, national, and culturalissues that exist between them. They will instead have to work together toshare ideas and principles of peace, gaining understanding the differing
perspectives of others with compassion.
The theme of PCY2012 was " a Piece of Peace" . The meaning of thetheme is simple:
It says that all of us have a desire for world peace in our hearts.
Through compassion, we can come together to take action and make theworld a more peaceful place.
For the PCY2012 program, we assigned students to work in groups todiscuss and develop business plans based around a "Sustainable
Development Mechanism" that if acted on, will lead to world peace.
PCY2012 was held based on the view that a " Sustainable Development
Mechanism" is necessary for world peace, and if we work together, will
implement them to create a better world.
[PROGRAM INITIATIVES]
1. Recruit students from around the w orld who exhibit leadership
qualities with the potential to lead the next generation of society.
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2. Provide an opportunity to learn about w orld peace.
3. Provide an environment w here students from around the globe
can discuss and share values, ideas, and experiences in order toachieve world peace.
4. Provide an opportunity for students to gain compassion andunderstanding for the different perspectives that each possess tofurther the chances of world peace.
5. Provide an environment where a plan of action can be created toachieve a lasting w orld peace.
6. Provide an opportunity for the students to take initiative and form acommitment to see their business plans put into action for thesake of w orld peace.
(*see images of schedule for more details)[Post-Program Investigation and Support]
1. Conduct a survey to investigate the positive changes on student
participants.
2. Create a social network for the purpose of information sharing
among student participants.
3. Establish a support group for businesses to continue to support
student participants in the future.
4. The PCY2012 program included the participation of ;14 International students
10 Domestic students
Total 24 students

Results : After the conclusion of the project, JCI Osaka conducted a questionnairewith the participants for further analysis:
The results were as follows:[Q1] Have any of your perspectives changed or strengthened becauseof your participation in PCY 2012? Please mark all that apply:
Responses:
Opinion regarding other countries (83%)
Approach to communication (48%)
Way to approach teamwork (42%)[Q2] Please write some specifics about your answers from above.
Responses:"I realized that the spread of trust is the foundation for positive
global relations and world peace""I realized that attitude and a willingness to take collaborative
action is not enough. Real action is necessary.""Because of PCY2012, I was able to better understand the opinionsof the global community through the other participants""Self motivation and planning are important before taking action."[Q3] Has there been a change that will affect how you w ill behave inthe future?
Responses:"I think it is easier to accept different values when there are real
people and relationships involved. It is an attitude that will strongly
influence my dreams of world peace in the future."
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makes me want to continue to grow.""I now have a new way of thinking about collaboration. In the future,
I will work with others on a case-by-case basis. Roles in groups areimportant, and it is important that we fulfill each role properly."[Q4] How will you utilize the ideas and plans you developed as part of yourteam in the future?
Responses:
Through implementing the business plan, finding shared values, andby forming strong bonds.
I will continue to be actively engaged in realizing the plan for the
future.
Raise awareness through the utilization of brochures, social
network technologies and university bulletin boards.
Create a business plan with peers and take action so thatmaximum awareness can be achieved.
[Q5] Please give us your comments on PCY2012
Responses:
Through the serious discussions about peace with the students
from other countries, there is a real enthusiasm that exists. It wasa very valuable experience. I was also able to identify theinadequacy of my skills, and to discover the true meaning of"development" and "peace" through learning about others andconstructive debate.
Because of the PCY, I plan to develop my knowledge and skills on
an ongoing basis. I will look back on PCY as a time where I learned
a lot, and will continue to take an active role in achieving a global
peace.

Actions Taken : All of planning and preparation for PCY have taken by JCI osaka with a lot
fo supports of supporters.
It is the "PCY";Be held with students from all over the world
They met in PCY and stay together for a week in osaka
They have to create their Action Plan(business plan) for world
peace in this program
We, JCI osaka have taken actions to make the purpose true.
[General Actions by staff]
Oct, 2011
Beginning planning for PCY 2012
Research and investigation
Jan, 2012
Selection of JCI osaka members for PCY, PCY 2012 Staff meeting
Feb, 2012
Staff meeting for PCY Theme
Mar, 2012
Beginning of relation building with partner organizations
Apr, 2012
Facilitator training for 2012 PCY Staff and past PCY Staff
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Determined Application guidelines
Jun, 2012
Call for student participation
Select and decide Facitities
Jul, 2012
Selection for domestic studentsAug, 2012
Selection for International students
Held seminar for domestic students
Participation final selections
Decide all program schedule and details
Sep, 2012
Action plan preparation with JCI osaka and domestic students
Oct, 2012
PCY 2012 Start
Nov, 2012
After-project activities (still continueing)[Actions by staff during PCY2012 program]
PCY Students picked up from the airport
Orientation
Welcome party
Mutual understanding and peace recognition Program (Value
Rediscovery Program)Group work
PCY Main Forum
Farewell Party
Take students to the airport for return home(*see images of schedule for more details)

Recommendations : [Important points for the program like PCY]
Due to the scope of the theme, a lively discussion was elicited fromthe student participants. The scope of the theme requires special
consideration. When the scope is too limited, ideas can beconstrained, whereas if it is too large, the discussion will not be
focused enough.
The support of PCY participants from the prior year was very
important. They helped current year PCY participants by sharing
PCY experiences and providing them with motivation.
The process of planning was important for both the business plans
created by the students, the presentation of the plans to JCI Osaka
members and citizens. With the presentation being a main
requirement of the program, the students had to be determined andprepared to make the presentations to the audience. When theefforts of the students were combined with the presentation in frontof the local citizens, it created a circle of support that can continue
to perpetuated. All members will continue to be eager to work for alasting world peace, and can continually find inspiration from fellow
JCI Osaka members.
[Evaluations for PCY2012]
Business plans devised by the PCY participants were submitted forevaluation in a Business Social Innovation contest overseas. One
student volunteered an entry and received second place
recognition for the "Social Business Accelerator" award hosted by"One Young World" on October 18th, 2012.
The entry was for the "Hopkit Project".
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A video link for the project can be found at: "Hopkit"
The above project was a creation by a PCY2012 participant groupas an idea for a "Sustainable Development Mechanism".
The current plan is to continue PCY next year with the theme of"Education and Poverty" that students decided upon.
PCY received the Exercise Promotion Award at the Local Chapter
General Convention.

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Objectives, Planning, Finance and Ex ecution

What were the The PCY program targets young people fromobjectives of this around the globe, with the goal of developing
program? the next generation of leaders.

The program seeks those with the motivation anddecisiveness needed to lead the world into aprosperous future.
1. To identify the urgent issues and problems theworld faces.
2. To investigate problems from a critical point ofview with the consideration of multiple
perspectives.
3. To overcome the boundaries in culture andvalues to discover mutual respect andunderstanding.
4. To take on difficult challenges with passion andfocus.
5. To find a role and perform effectively in ateam-based environment.
JCI Osaka aims to instill the next generationof leaders with the importance of world peace, with
an emphasis on taking action to tackle the issues
that will lead to a better world.

How does this The PCY Program aligns with the JCI Plan of Action
program align to as follows:
the JCI Plan of
Action?
A. The main purpose of the PCY Program is forthe development of the next generationof leaders, a main goal for JCI.
B. As leaders of the next generation, PCY
members can continue to spread awarenessand educate others for the realization ofa lasting world peace .
C. The goals and message of the PCY Program
are aligned with the three pillars of the
OMOIYARI movement .
1. Mutual Understanding
Students are introduced to counterparts
from different countries, cultures, andreligious backgrounds, leading to aheightened sensitivity for diversity andmutual understanding.
2. Compassion
The program provides participants withthe opportunity to learn about thecontinuing problems of hunger andpoverty. Through discussion andplanning, they can take the actionneeded to solve and prevent thesuffering that the problems cause.

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3. A Sense of Duty
PCY promotes the importance of
education, planning, and the
responsibility for following through.

Was the budget an The budget was an integral guide for financial
effective guide for management throughout the entirety of the PCY
the financial project.
management of the
project? Using the PCY program budget on previous years as

a baseline, analysis concluded that spending
efficiencies could be further refined.

Spreading the awareness of the PCY program wasplaced as a priority in the budget, with 43.4% ofspending planned for publishing the opening reportand student business plans in a famous businessmagazine, and also for the PCY main forum.
The remaining budget was allocated for student PCY
participant accommodations and related costs.
During the execution of the budget, sponsors bore
the costs associated with the planned publishingexpenses.

How does this The PCY program was developed from the groundproject advance the up to promote the JCI vision for the achievement of
JCI Mission and a lasting world peace.
Vision?

One of the main foundations of the project is for thedevelopment of the next generation of leaders, andto give them the opportunity to take action to solve
global problems. With the business plan presentations
at the PCY2012 Main Forum, students were able toshare business plans that forward the vision of world
peace.
With each audience member engaged in thepresentation, awareness for the JCI vision wasincreased.
The influence of JCI will continue to be enhanced
through each PCY, and each PCY member.

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Cooperation for the Sake of World Peace

How did this This project extended the presence of peace in our
project extend the community:presence of peacein your [Initial Actions]community? ***By recruiting students-56 JCI members were recruited to staff, andlearned about the issues relating to world peace.
-Universities and volunteer organizations were
informed about the PCY.
-30 domestic students learned about world peacewith 82 members.
-Entry Candidates, Domestic : 60 students Overseas: 50 students(Entry Requirements: Essay, official transcript, andacademic recommendation)***By recruiting supporting companies -56 staffs
recruited supporting companies with approval for
PCY2012 policy.
-Corporate Support : 12 organizations[PCY program]
By the development of participants, we expanded it.
Achieved through two educational components:***The Value Rediscovery Program:-The relationship between daily actions and theirglobal effect.
-Local activity can have global influence.
-Shared purpose to realize lasting world peace.
-Taking action for realizing a lasting world peace.
***Group Work:-Impediments to peace were identified byparticipants.
-Created a business plan for a “Sustainable
Development Mechanism” that can lead to world
peace.
[Main Forum]
The PCY2012 Main Forum gave opportunities for
citizens to take action for world peace.
-A Lecture was given emphasizing the importance offollowing through on actions for world peace.
-Business plans were presented.
[PCY2012 Support System]
The new Support System is for accepting help fromoutside entities. Aid can be accepted in the form of
manpower, experience, and financial help.
All who attended forum were informed of the new
system and encouraged to utilize it in when
supporting PCY in the future.

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A famous business magazine printed PCY2012
business plans and solicited further funding. The
magazine was available in every Shinkansen
executive seat.
How was The successful execution of the PCY2012 action
cooperation used plan was made possible due to the cooperation fromto promote peace? the following groups:

1. Universities and volunteer organizations
provided publicity for PCY and recommended
students for the candidate selection process.
2. Previous year PCY members helped
greatly through sharing their experience,
greatly enhancing the efficiency of theplanning process and the best practices incommunicating the concepts of world peace.
3. Active community members also
cooperated through volunteering, spreading
information about PCY, and through local
newspaper publicity.
4. For the first time in a history of the program,
PCY garnered the support of multiple
corporate sponsors.
Through their generosity, they greatly aided
the young participants in their quest for finding
the solutions that will lead to world peace.
Corporate sponsor cooperation resulted in$11,111 in financial support from 12
companies.
A portion of the funds were utilized to publish
PCY business plans created by the student
participants in a famous local businessmagazine.

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Community Impact

What was the To develop exceptional students from ourintended community into leaders of the next generation who
community will be actively work towards world peace.
impact?

JCI Osaka and PCY members intended to impact
the community in the following ways.

Instill an interest in community members
to learn more about world peace.
For interest can grow into action, as
community members implement ideas thatmove towards world peace.
PCY members can act on their ideas for a"Sustainable Development Mechanism"
so that anyone in their local communities canparticipate in the realization of world peace.

Describe the actual
community impact
produced by thisproject.

After the conclusion of the PCY Program, thefollowing results were observed:
1. Improved understanding of the relationshipbetween poverty and education.
2. JCI Osaka concluded that a support
system was necessary to help spreadawareness.
3. JCI Osaka made the ordinary citizens
recognize that they could act in the nameof world peace.
4. The support system provided an
opportunity for more people to participate.
5. Citizens became self motivated in taking
action to find solutions to the problems that
impede world peace, independently from JCI
Osaka.
The impact in the community were observed asfollows:[During the PCY Program]Students designed a business plan to achievea "Sustainable Development Mechanism" thatwill lead to world peace.
A Support system was initiated to solicit
assistance from businesses and volunteers forthe program.
[Post Project Observations]
The PCY Member-designed "Hopkit" project
was initiated to solve the problem of poverty

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through education.
[[Project "Hopkit" information]]
See image below for details.
The following project was a creation by a PCY2012
participant group as an idea for a "Sustainable
Development Mechanism".
A video link for the project "Hopkit" can be foundat: "Hopkit"

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Impact on Local Organization

How did the Local
Organization
benefit from running
this project?

1. The Local Organization benefited greatly fromthe new relationships formed with volunteer
organizations and universities throughout the
project. Through coordination with JCI Osaka
members, the relationship should stay strong
well into the future.
2. Through participation in the PCY program,students learned about the OMOIYARI
philosophy by creating sustainable businessplans aimed at promoting world peace.
3. Awareness of the JCI Osakaorganization and the PCY program wereraised through publicity in a local businessmagazine. With a print of 15 million copies, thecommunity was introduced to the goals of
PCY and the concepts relating to world peace,a great benefit to JCI Osaka.
4. JCI Osaka members were thoroughly
educated in the concepts of OMOIYARI andthe philosophy of Jaycee during the
preparation of the PCY Program. In executing
the program, all of the philosophies andpractices of JCI were put to practical, realworld use.

How did the [For students]
program advance Through the training the next generation of
the JCI Mission? leadership, the program advance the JCI Mission.

Top-tier students were educated about theOMOIYARI spirit and the JCI Philosophy.
By participating in the PCY Program, thestudents were given an opportunity topractice what they had learned, walking thepath to become the next generation ofleaders.
Through discussion and sharing of cultures,values, and stories about their lives, each PCY
member strengthened their concept of mutual
understanding.
Compassion was cultivated as students
realized the influence and responsibilities they
possessed.
Problem solving and planning processes weremade to be as inclusive to local citizens as
possible.
[For citizens]
PCY2012 was conducted to present opportunities
to the citizens.
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The conference was an opportunity to engage
people previously indifferent to the concept ofpeace, and educate them in the concepts
surrounding peace.
PCY2012 gave the public opportunities to takeaction for peace by participating in thebusiness plans created and presented by the
PCY members.

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Long-term Impact of the Program

What is the The purpose of the PCY Program is to cultivate theexpected long-term next generation of leaders so they have the skills
impact of this necessary to create a lasting world peace. The
project? expected long-term impact of the program is asfollows:

Because of their participation, PCY members
will continue to act with the goal of a lastingworld peace.
JCI Osaka members who took part in PCY will
utilize their personal network to take actionand educate others with the aim of world
peace.
All participants in PCY will continue to use
the notions of compassion and mutual
understanding throughout their lives.
The vision and philosophy of JCI will be
perpetuated into local communities by
putting PCY member business plans into
action.

What changes For the eternal world peace, PCY has to exist as
would you make to an Organization.
improve the results We must continue to take actions in order to extendof this project? our policy in the following ways;

1. Continue to spread awareness of PCY
among young people, and inform them of how
to participate in the program.
2. Continue to refine the Support System
to accept aid from local citizens andcorporations in the most efficient way possible.
3. Create a system for PCY participants tostay in touch with each other and keep trackof their actions beyond university.
4. A process should be designed for nonselected candidates so that they cancooperate with PCY members in the executionof business plans.
5. PCY should eventually evolve into anindependent, self-sustaining program,separate from JCI Osaka. It must be thesystems to aid in the self-reliance of the
program will continue to be developed.
With these improvements, the PCY program will bein its most effective state, it must be dynamic andcontinue to be refined and improved.

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