"Let's talk with the mayor" @ We held MY plaza!

　On July 17 (Sun), Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka visited MY Plaza (Tsuzuki Multicultural and Youth Exchange Plaza) (5th floor of Centerkita North Port Mall), and under the theme of "raising children in the community," Hayashida Exchanged opinions with the participants, including the participants.
　Continuing MY Plaza is the only facility in the city that has two functions: a "Youth Regional Activity Base" and an "International Exchange Lounge". Mr. Hayashida said, "A place where children can be supported regardless of nationality, is continued to be MY Plaza." In the relationship with children, which can be said to be the final end of child care, the relationship with a third adult who is neither a parent nor a teacher is very important, and I think it is a very important exit for child care. " Did.
　After the talks, Mayor Yamanaka said, "There are a wide range of initiatives in cooperation with schools, local companies, district centers, etc. that can only be achieved by having two functions in this facility. Listening to the stories of students and those who are active in the community, I felt that those who are raising children in the community were treasures. I want to think about how the government can support the emotional activities. "

[Participants]
Oh Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka Mayor Tomoya Sato Mayor
Oh Director of Tsuzuki Multicultural and Youth Exchange Plaza Hayashida (Hayashida) Ikumi (Mi)
Oh Mr. Toshihiko Nagahori (Toshihiko) Secretariat of the Association for Residents of the Certified Non-Profit Organization
Oh KANJI Club Volunteer Ishu (Sachiko)
Oh KANJI Club Volunteer Nakagawa (Nakagawa) Kazunari
Oh Graduated from KANJI Club (1st year student from Brazilian National High School) Tanaka Lucas
Oh STEP UP program member (first-year high school student) Aoki (Ki) Koi (Ko)
Oh STEP UP program member (3rd year junior high school student) Shigeta Kana (Hana)

●Oh ●About youth volunteer activities ●Oh●
A junior and senior high school student who participated in the STEP UP Program of “Hato de Volunteer”, a part of volunteer activities, said, “The opportunity to participate was a recommendation from parents and teachers, but when I participated, schools and grades It is fun to meet different members and realize one thing while discussing with everyone. By engaging with local people, I am also happy, I am pleased with other people, and I feel like I have gained for the community. "

●Oh ●About KANJI Club ●Oh●
A high school student who graduated from the KANJI Club (learning support program for children connected to foreign countries) recalled, "It is important to learn kanji and study at school, but it is necessary to have them support in the Men Tal part." . When asked by the mayor, "What is the driving force for continuing volunteer activities?", Two volunteers who have supported the KANJI Club for many years said, "Some children have closed their hearts at first and have no smile." I'm glad to open the door of the children's hearts slowly and feel the growth up close. I enjoy working with fresh feelings every week. "

●Oh ●About "let's talk with the mayor" ●Oh●
"Let's talk with the mayor!" It is business that we hear story directly from groups where the mayor plays an active part in area and refer to municipal administration administration. This time, on the theme of "child care", which is one of the priority measures of municipal administration, we visit 18 wards and hear stories.

[Department in charge] Regional Promotion Division Residents' Activities Section
[Contact] Telephone 045-948-2238 FAX045-948-2239