Junko Shindo Archives - The Marshall Islands Journal

First Laura public library

By Journal on March 14, 2019 Growmate Education, JICA, Junko Shindo, Kelly Lorennij, Laura public library, Likinlalinmak, Lomar, Mitsuo Tanaka, Uliutavukis, Woja, Yuichi Yamaguchi News Archive

KELLY LORENNIJ Laura residents came together late last month last week to bless the opening of the very first public library built by the non-profit organization Growmate Education with donations from 237 families and friends in Japan. Growmate Chief Junko Shindo, a former JICA volunteer who currently teaches at Laura High School, also assisted in […]

Woja Elementary’s new library

By Journal on May 26, 2017 Danson Benjamin, Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, Junko Shindo, Wilmer Aikwij, Woja Elementary Feature Articles

The very first library for Woja Elementary School (WES) is underway, thanks to 87 Japanese donors. Project coordinator Junko Shindo, former Japan International Cooperation Agency volunteer teacher for WES (July 2013 – August 2015), said a library is a must for every school. Books are on their way from Japan as well, she said. Shindo […]