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January 30th, 2026
（Tokyo, Japan）
As the executive committee of World NTD Day Japan, we held the Neglected Tropical Diseases Contest again this year. 37 teams (75 participants) entered the contest, and the winners were selected after the final selection process held on January 10 at Ito International Research Center in University of Tokyo.
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September 30th - October 2nd
（Hamburg, Germany）
In September 2025, Umeki participated in “ECTMIH 2025” held in Hamburg, Germany as a member of the Youth Initiative. Umeki presented on the theme of youth roles in the NTDs field and discussed strengthening international youth networks and directions for collaboration.
September 30th - October 2nd
（Kampala, Uganda）
In September 2025, Kondo from our organization participated in the NGO Network for NTDs Conference 2025 (NNN2025) held in Kampala, Uganda. The theme was “Sustainable Innovations for Impact.” New approaches utilizing AI and digital technologies were introduced, and youth-led workshops were also actively conducted.
March 15-16, 2025 (online)
For college students, graduate students, and working professionals who share these aspirations, we invite a diverse range of guests who are active at the forefront of global health to provide insights into career paths.
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January 30, 2024 (online)
As the executive committee of World NTD Day Japan, we held the Neglected Tropical Diseases Contest again this year. 35 teams (56 participants) entered the contest, and the winners were selected after the final selection process held on January 11 at AP Toranomon in Tokyo. For details, please see the contest feature page.
December 2024 (Tokyo)
We participated in an event hosted by PoliPoli Co., Ltd. where Generation Z made policy proposals. Mr. Kiyoshi Odawara, former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, who participated in the event, gave us a strong comment saying, “I would like to give my full support.”
March 20 to March 27 (Sepon District, Laos)
We visited educational institutions such as universities, research institutes, government ministries, and JICA maternal and child health project sites to gain a deeper understanding of the current situation of NTDs and efforts in the health sector from a multifaceted perspective.
January 30 (online)
As the executive committee of World NTD Day Japan, our association planned and held a World NTD Day webinar.
January 30 (online)
As the executive committee of World NTD Day Japan, our organization held the first Neglected Tropical Diseases Student Contest.
The NTDs Youth Organization, a general incorporated association, is hosting the Second Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Contest as a member of the World NTD Day Japan Executive Committee. This contest aims to deepen the understanding of NTDs among students living in Japan and provide an opportunity for them to consider how they, Japanese companies, and organizations can contribute to NTD control efforts. An award ceremony is held annually on January 30, World NTD Day.
The Global NTDs Youth Platform is a collaborative global initiative that connects, empowers, and amplifies the voices of young people working to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) worldwide. Across regions and communities, youth are leading impactful efforts in NTD advocacy, research, health promotion, and community engagement. Yet many of these initiatives remain fragmented or under-recognized. The Global NTDs Youth Platform was created to bridge this gap—by providing a shared digital space where youth-led action becomes visible, connected, and strengthened.
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