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Participants in Ibasho Nepal

The main participants in the project are elders and women, but schoolchildren have also participated in various workshops. Many villagers mentioned that there had been no opportunity for people of different generations or genders to meet, so the Ibasho project was designed to facilitate discussions between people of various ages and backgrounds. In the beginning, 70-80 people attended workshops. Over time, that number decreased as around 20 core members emerged. Number of participants Source: FIeldnotes How did you find Ibasho? Source: Endline Survey Which Ibasho activities have you participated? Source: Endline Survey

Participants in Ibasho Philippines

According to the results from the 3rd dataset of the Ibasho’s impact evaluation conducted by the Ibasho in 2019, 154 of 296 respondents (57.2%) participated in Ibasho activities. Most elders have heard about the Ibasho, and more than half of the respondents have participated activities related to Ibasho project. The motivation of the participation derived from recommendations of friends and meetings from the senior citizen’s association. The most popular programs were recycling, bingo, and workshops. The core Ibasho Philippines group consists of 20 to 25 people. This group was most involved in the mobile café and community improvement. Are you aware of the “Ibasho” activity? Source: Endline Survey How did […]

How Ibasho building grows

We have created a short video clip that captures the efforts and talents of our elders in order to create their own Ibasho building. Dear Ibasho Philippines elders, we are so proud of you all. Thank you!

Interview with an Ibasho Nepal elder (No.2)

Age: 73 City/ Country: Balagaon, Matatirtha, Nepal Past Occupation: Carpentry, construction and building Current role in Ibasho:  Construction/ Carpentry Leader Mr. M is responsible for activities related to construction and carpentry by mobilising the community members and teaching them. How does she/he contribute to community through Ibasho? Mangal Lal Shrestha has set an example for the community by being actively involved in all Ibasho projects at the age of 73. He has played a pivotal role in the construction of Chautari, making signboard along with the shed in the vegetable farm. By creating these spaces he has contributed to make sure that the community members have access to them where […]

Interview with an Ibasho Nepal elder (No.1)

Age: 51 City/ Country: Balagaon, Nepal Past Occupation: Farming/ Homemaker Current role in Ibasho: Vegetable Farming Leader. Nanu Balami is responsible for the activities in the vegetable farm by mobilising the community members. How does she/he contribute to community through Ibasho? She has played a significant role in the growth of the farm and was instrumental in shifting the farm to a bigger space. She has been an active participant in all Ibasho activities and programmes inspiring and ensuring that everyone in the community benefits through participation. Why did you decided to involve in the Ibasho? I decided to get involved in Ibasho as I felt that it is beneficial […]

Recycling project

Ibasho Philippines elders have been collecting plastic bottles from their community last three years. We are so proud of their continuous effort! Can we mobilize elders as teachers to reduce plastic usage and to live with environmentally sustainable manner in other regions too?

Ibasho and Atlantic Fellowship collaboration

Ibasho collaborated with two artists from the Atlantic Fellow at the GBHI (Global Brain Health Institute) in UCSF to introduce art through body movement, painting activities, and photographies.The movement educator, Rowena Richie has co-develop with the local elders the “Ibasho’s 8 principle dance,” so that we can remember the core principles through the dance move. The Photographer, Alex Kohnhuber, documented the strength of elders in the three countries (Japan, Nepal, and Philippines). This multi-disciplinary and multi-generational collaboration gave all of us such a meaningful experience that lasts for the life time.

Ibasho House in Ofunato Japan celebrated 6 year anniversary

The Ibasho model was pioneered in Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. In its first six years of operation, Ibasho House in Japan served more than 40,000 people and hosted over 1,250 events in which elders shared their knowledge with younger generations by cooking traditional foods, organizing traditional festivals, teaching young people how to use old equipment without electricity, and more. Elders operated the Ibasho house in the self-sustainable manner, raising funds through organic garden, farmer’s market, ramen noodle shop, cafe, and writing grants for their operation and multi-generational programs. By creating multigenerational programs and a physical space to allow community members of all ages to connect […]