About NTDs Youth Organization
We are a Japanese youth organization focused on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of 21 diseases that affect 1.4 billion people worldwide, mainly in tropical regions. With the goal of eradicating NTDs, we work with domestic and international partners involved in NTDs to raise awareness of the importance of this issue and engage in advocacy activities (policy proposals).
NTDs Youth Organization hosted the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Contest as a member of the World NTD Day Japan Executive Committee. This contest aims to deepen students’ understanding of NTDs and provide them with an opportunity 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.
“I want to contribute to global health issues.” “I want to build an international career in the field of global health.”
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 offer insights into career paths.
