1111thth AP Regional AP Regional ConferenceConferenceTokyo, JapanTokyo, JapanPresented by Girl Scouts of JapanPresented by Girl Scouts of Japan
ConceptConcept of the Conferenceof the Conference
Eco-friendlyLeadership + Partnership
Sustainable Asia Pacific Regional Conference
Sustainable conference with Sustainable conference with focus on Global Action focus on Global Action ThemesThemes
Eco-friendly conferenceEco-friendly conference
Always “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle and Share”
Maximum utilization of limited resources ◦Paperless / recycled paper –
Technology◦Trash separation - Society-wide system ◦Public transportation – Safe, healthy
anduses less energy
Eco-friendly programEco-friendly program
Greener X Greener◦System for distribution of our benefits
from activities to grow green locally in Japan to refugee camps to grow green.
◦The aim is to advocate and work for refugee issues. In addition, we contribute to the natural environment in local community.
◦This project is a cooperative projectwith UNHCR
Leadership and Leadership and PartnershipPartnershipConnecting with women leaders in business / corporations, NGO / NPO, UN organizations, international philanthropic organizations
◦To share leadership experiences and learn from each other
◦To built mutually beneficial relationships between Girl Scouting/ Girl Guiding movement and other organizations during panel discussions and workshops
VenueVenueNational Olympics Memorial Youth
CenterLeading center for the healthy
development of young people and youth education in Japan
VenueVenue
Access◦10 mins from Shinjuku, almost the
heart of Tokyo◦100 mins from Narita International
Airport◦ 50 mins from Haneda International
AirportQuick and convenient access
from airports
VenueVenue
FacilitiesFacilities◦Modern and well-equipped ◦LED projector, flat screen display, Wi-Fi
access◦Clean and inexpensive
FeeFee (7nights and 8 days)(7nights and 8 days)
Single room: USD 550 with own toilet, bath and TV
◦Including conference fee, meals, a half-day tour and airport transfer
Twin room: USD 470 toilets and baths are provided for the common use of the guests
◦Including conference fee, meals, a half-day tour and airport transfer
What you will experience in What you will experience in JapanJapan
Traditional Japan◦Experience and enjoy the beauty, the
art and the philosophy of kimono andtea ceremony
Contemporary Japan◦Shop and feel like a millionaire at 100
yen shop ◦Visit factories to see advanced and
world-leading technologies
Post Conference ToursPost Conference Tours
Hot springs
Japanese cuisine
Historic architecture
Post conference tour fee is NOT included in the conference fee
Our experiences of hosting Our experiences of hosting large eventslarge events
Asian Camp (1963)19th WAGGGS World
Conference(1966)AP Regional Camp (1974)GSJ’s 90th Anniversary Events (2010):
◦International camp (13 countries from 5 regions, over 1000 people at Togakushi in August)
◦VIVA90! (3 day event and exhibition on GSJ at NYC, 10,000 people in October)
What effect will this have on What effect will this have on GSJGSJ
reaffirms the values of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding
raises the profile of Girl Scouting which is a worldwide movement focusing on girls and young women in the community
increases the membership and strengthens the organization
enhances the partnerships with MOs in AP
Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment1. Fund
GSJ tries to raise fund by the subsidy from local government, financial aid from private foundations and donations from companies.
2. Involving membersGSJ recruits volunteer trainers and young leaders to join the planning committee members and operation staff of the conference to ensure sufficient people to support the planning and preparations.
Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment3. Visa
It is easy to get VISA if they have invitation letter from GSJ. Cost of visa 3,000Yen (approx. 34 USD). We will make necessary arrangements with Japanese government to facilitate the process.
4. Direct Flights Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand