About NTDs Youth Organization
What NTDs Youth Organization aims to achieve
Vision
Did you know that 1.6 billion people worldwide are threatened by a variety of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)?
We are working toward our vision of “Illuminate the Neglected.”
Mission
1. Raising awareness
We are committed to raising awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are often overlooked, and encouraging people to take ownership of this issue, empathize with it, and take action.
2. Promotion of cooperative relationships
We will promote efforts to address issues related to NTDs in collaboration with domestic and international partners, mainly from the Japanese government, private sector, and academia.
3. Reducing the burden of disease and accelerating contributions
We will accelerate our contributions by utilizing the latest knowledge and technology to reduce the burden of NTDs and bring about sustainable change both domestically and internationally.
We answer your questions
Q and A
NTDs (Neglected Tropical Diseases) are a group of 21 diseases that affect 1.6 billion people worldwide, as defined by the WHO. They are primarily prevalent in regions such as rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, where many people live in poverty. Despite the fact that many of these diseases can be controlled through affordable medications, preventive measures, and improvements in public health, efforts to address them have not progressed sufficiently due to insufficient medical infrastructure and low policy priorities.
This is a youth-led organization based in Japan that raises awareness about NTDs and makes policy recommendations. It lobbies policymakers and implements events and projects both in Japan and overseas.
Members with various backgrounds, such as medical students, nursing students, and working adults, collaborate to carry out activities. Even if you have no experience in medicine or international cooperation, you can participate by utilizing your areas of expertise.
There are various ways to get involved, such as becoming a “regular member” to receive event information, or an “intern” to actually participate in projects. If you are interested, please contact us.
