At the beginning of March, six faculty members and staff from our partner universities in Africa will be visiting our university. We will be holding a networking meeting. If you are interested, please join us!! The name of the meeting may sound formal, but the aim is to provide an opportunity for students to chat. We will be providing sweets and drinks, and the atmosphere will be informal, so please feel free to come along. Networking Meeting with African Partner Universities Date: Thursday 6 March 2025, 14:30-15:30Venue: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Research and Lecture Building 307Participants: students and faculty members of TUFSHow to participate: Register on the form here (drop-in participants also welcome, but please register in advance if possible)Deadline: the day before Please look up their site: https://www.tufs.ac.jp/iafp/en/networking_meeting/

resilient-life_flyer.pdf https://r-dimension.xsrv.jp/resilient-life/ The following events are being organized by Associate Professor Wakana Shiino, a member of the Center's faculty. Please come and join!! --------------------------------- We are organizing an exhibition from March 2 to March 23! This is a festival-like project team bringing together art, anthropology, architecture, and political science. The venue is in Nakano-Sakaue, a convenient location. We hope to see you there!【The title】 Tales after Forced Eviction: Home, Resilience, Return, and ReconstructionThis exhibition, Tales after Forced Eviction: Home, Resilience, Return, and Reconstruction, focuses on the residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, who were forcibly evicted from their homes by the authorities but returned to rebuild their lives and homes. The exhibition consists of two projects, Materiality of Lives and Rebuilding Home and Dignity, which highlight the resilience and creativity of the residents while also addressing critical issues such as land use, poverty, and urban governance.The exhibition is the result of collaboration among experts from various fields, including art, anthropology, architecture, and politics. While informal settlements are often discussed from a "support and aid" perspective, this exhibition aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between people, their homes, and society through the lens of resident-driven rebuilding. It also seeks to resonate with issues of disaster recovery and regional revitalization in Japan, offering perspectives that encourage reflection on sustainable societies and global human rights challenges.■Exhibition Period: March 2, 2025 (Sun) - March 23, 2025 (Sun), 12:00 - 18:00Closed on MondaysAdmission: FreeVenue: Gallery 6B01, B1, Bldg 6, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Nakano CampusYasushi Noguchi (Professor, Department of Interactive Media, Tokyo Polytechnic University)Wakana Shiino (Associate Professor, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)Saori Imoto (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Design, Japan Women's University)Kithinji Kinyua (Researcher, Institute of Asian Cultures, Sophia University) ◆Talk Events：People and Homes: Rebuilding after Forced Eviction March 8, 2025 (Sat.), 15:00~17:00 Guest: Ran Muratsu, Yoshinari Nishio A home is not merely a physical space but a vital place that nurtures personal dignity and identity. This talk will focus on the "rebuilt homes" of residents in informal settlements, delving into the relationship between people and their dwellings. It explores how individuals strive to create a comfortable living space for themselves, and how homes support their daily lives, provide a sense of belonging, and shape cultural and familial bonds. ◆Talk Events：Homes and Urban Policy: Social Challenges Reflected in Informal SettlementsMarch 22, 2025 (Sat.), 13:00~15:00 Guest: Haruka Ono, Daisuke Mizoguchi The process of rebuilding homes by residents in informal settlements highlights critical issues in urban policies, such as land use, redevelopment, and residents' rights. This talk will examine the structural contradictions and social inequalities inherent in urban policy, using the reconstruction efforts of residents following forced evictions as a case study. Additionally, starting with the example of Mukuru, the discussion will explore connections to contemporary urban challenges in Japan, such as urban redevelopment and the problem of vacant houses. Note 1: Project members will join the discussions on both March 8 and March 22.Note 2: Event details and guest speakers are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest updates. [Organized by]Noguchi Lab., Department of Interactive Media, Tokyo Polytechnic University [Co-organized by]Field Science Commons, Tokyo University of Foreign StudiesImoto Laboratory, Department of Architecture and Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Japan Women's University [Supported by]Tokyo Polytechnic University [Contact]Email: noguchi45213_at_int.t-kougei.ac.jpPhone: 03-5371-2728https://r-dimension.xsrv.jp/resilient-life/ This exhibition is based on the work supported by JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research Grant Number 19K21670. The exhibition is supported by the 2024 Tokyo Polytechnic University Interdisciplinary Research Grant and Field Science Commons, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

(Dr.Prempeh on the right, in front of the TUFS statue, just before leaving for the airport; TUFS student Mr.Jato on the left) Visiting Associate Professor, Dr. Charles Prempeh, who stayed at TUFS as a visiting professor in the fall semester of the 2024 academic year, has returned to Ghana after completing his term. He gave a very interesting lecture on "Religion and public governance in Africa" in International Cooperation 2. In addition to lectures at Kobe University and Hiroshima University, and to a class of Africa majors. We look forward to seeing you again in Japan!

Dr. Prempeh, our visiting associate professor, gave guest lectures for two classes; "Global Society and Local Society 2" (Dr. Chihiro Kumashiro) and "English Ⅱ-6" (Prof. Takanori Oishi). In "Global Society and Local Society 2" (6 November), he gave a lecture entitled "Religion and everyday life in Ghana", and in "English Ⅱ-6" (10 December), he gave a lecture entitled "Hijab is my identity". In both classes, he engaged in active discussions with the students. A film, "Empowering Women: Queen of Inanga",was screened in the "English Ⅱ-6" class on 24 December, and Dr. Prempeh also commented on it. Mr. Irene Iradukunda, one of our exchange students from Rwanda, co-directed this film. It features a lady who challenges playing traditional guitar, which has long been prohibited for women. After the film screening, Prof. Oishi held a Christmas party in his class, and Dr. Prempeh also joined and experienced a Japanese-style Christmas. Thank you very much to Prof. Oishi and Dr. Kamishiro for this wonderful opportunity.