Republic of Senegal’s Minister of Education visits Bunkyo-ku Municipal Ochanomizu University Center for Early Childhood Education and Care

2025年3月24日更新

On January 22, 2025, Mr. Mustapha Mamba Guirassi, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Senegal, and his delegation visited Ochanomizu University at the invitation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The delegation visited the Bunkyo-ku Municipal Ochanomizu University Center for Early Childhood Education and Care (Center for ECEC) and exchanged views with Dr. Masako Ishii-Kuntz, Trustee and Vice President, Director of International Affairs of Ochanomizu University, and other members.

The Japanese government and JICA have been cooperating with Senegal in the field of education, such as in science and mathematics. Since 2006, Ochanomizu University has hosted a total of more than 20 trainees from Senegal in an early childhood education training program that has been conducted continuously on behalf of JICA.

The Minister and his delegation were welcomed by Dr. Mori, the Director, and Ms. Yamashita, the Facility Manager of the Center for ECEC. They observed the center and enjoyed interacting with children. During an exchange of views with Dr. Ishii-Kuntz, the Minister and his delegation demonstrated a high level of interest by asking questions about the university’s affiliated schools and facilities, its international contribution policy, and other related topics.

Commemorative photo
Interaction with the children at the Center for ECEC