Overview
Team ~We are ASHA~
Rajpur Project
The Rajpur Project, in partnership with local NGOKarma Health, is working to improve access to healthcare in the remote village of Rajpur, by leveraging the power of digital and local people.
Currently,
➀ Improving the quality of medical care by introducing management tools to simple medical institutions where medical information is not properly managed
② Establishing care within the community by having health committee members from local residents provide daily care through the use of questionnaires and support applications
③Creating a system for improvement by integrating and utilizing these data
These are the three pillars of the project activities.
First Aid Project
The goal is to create a society where residents can protect the lives and health of themselves and their families, even in areas with limited access to medical care, by acquiring self-care skills such as knowledge and skills of first aid and family medicine. We conduct training sessions on first aid for junior high school students. By teaching this to junior high school students, we expect to have a ripple effect on their families and communities. In cooperation with local teachers, we are discussing how to create an environment where education can continue in schools.
Management
In order to ensure stable business operations, the team is responsible for the organizational management, human resource management, and accounting and financial management of the organization. The team's role is to create an organization that is rewarding to be involved with, and to create a system that supports the growth of people through the activities of our organization. Currently, we are working on organizational management, regulations, and accounting. The management team has recently gained two new members, and we are planning to improve the frequency of meetings and the division of roles.
Public Relations
In charge of public relations activities for ASHA. The goal is to create fans of ASHA, in order to secure stable funding for ASHA activities, to increase the number of fans, and to collect donations. Specifically, we work on creating an introduction video that will help people understand ASHA easily and renewing our website. Lastly but not least, also asking everyone for donations.
Directors
Board:
Shakya Sandeep
Co-founder of ASHA. Born in Nepal, came to Japan at the age of 18. Graduated from Tokyo Medical and Dental University School of Medicine and received a Japanese medical license in 2008. Worked as a cardiologist at Asahi Central Hospital, a local core hospital. Through this experience, realized the importance of prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and public health approaches, and decided to enroll in the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Tokyo. While working at the hospital, attended graduate school and obtained a Master's degree in Public Health in 2015. Still continues to work at Asahi Central Hospital as the chief of cardiovascular medicine and clinical research supervisor for residents, while conducting ASHA activities. Area of interest is the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases.
Board:
Yoshifumi Nin
Co-founder of ASHA with Shakya, with a strong interest in "access to healthcare". Despite the liberal arts background, has been interested in public health and international health since his undergraduate days, and studied public health at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Public Health. While working for a foreign consulting company, traveled to Nepal several times a year to continue the activity. Specializes in mental health at graduate school, and is interested in the relationship between society and mental health, for example, conducting research on drug problems in developing countries and mental health in disaster-affected areas. Holds a Master's degree in Public Health, and is also a Certified Mental Health Worker.
Board:
Yuichiro Tachibana
Vice President of ASHA, and also involved in software development as an engineer. Currently working for an IT company in Tokyo in addition to ASHA. Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering and specialized in machine learning. After graduation, participated in an unexplored project sponsored by the Information-technology Promotion Agency, and was certified as an unexplored super creator by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry through the achievements.
Board:
Hideyuki Mano
After graduating from university, joined a tire manufacturer in 2014 and engaged in personnel and general affairs at the head office and factory. Currently, in charge of personnel and labor operations at a space startup company. Began to be involved in ASHA in October 2020, and with the establishment of the secretariat in September 2021, was appointed as a director and secretary general, and is engaged in the overall management of the organization.
