Profile of An Entrepreneur: VIA Alumnus Ichizo Yamamoto

ichizoyamamoto_150Ichizo Yamamoto is an alumnus of VIA's American Language and Culture program. In the most recent blog, he discusses the life-changing impact the program has had on his life and shares the most important lesson he learned in summer of 2002.

 

New Indonesia Office

pile_of_boxes On February 4, VIA's Indonesia office moved to a new location in South Jakarta. VIA now shares space in a new and freshly furnished, two-storey house. The move brings a much needed facilities upgrade as well as welcomed proximity to food stalls on the main road. Stop by the blog to see photos. Many thanks to Country Representative Sugiyanto and the volunteers who helped pack, move, and unpack the boxes!

 

An Adoptive Family's Year in China

dragon_blossomsHead over to the VIA blog this week to learn about Alumna Linda Bevis' (China ’83) recent book, Dragon Blossoms: An Adoptive Family’s Year in China. Linda shares her experience with VIA and its impact on her life. If you enjoy the blog post, you'll enjoy the book.

 

New Asia Programs Intern

kamakura Our San Francisco office is excited to welcome a new intern, Xinlei Du. Since graduating from U.C. Irvine, Xinlei has worked with a mediation and arbitration firm and pursued her teaching credential.Most recently, she has taught in Guatemala and Seoul. Read about her travels and teaching advice on the blog!

 

Celebrating the Holidays Abroad

thumb_jonas-trip-2 Our volunteers in Asia are mostly spending the holidays abroad. Visit the blog to read about Chanukah in China this year. VIA welcomes any current volunteers or alumni to please send us a post of how you spent the holiday season during your year!

 

Update from Indonesia

kids_on_trackTwo VIA folks were involved in International Volunteer Day in Indonesia. Hundreds of school children participated at the Olympic Stadium. The blog has some fun photos! of the day!

 

Bamboo Samurai Completes His Journey

ohio_riverIn September, we shared the story of VIA's Exploring Social Innovation alumnus, Takashi Mastumoto, who began a journey across the United States to promote awareness of sustainability and bamboo. He's successfully completed his journey! Read more on the blog.

 
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