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It was a warm day with a clear blue sky on October 9th, so warm that we could wear a short-sleeved shirt. However, the strong wind stirred up dust from the dried mud in the flooded areas, making it difficult to walk and stinging our eyes. Especially in the seaside town where we are working, […]

The recent heavy rains have compounded the difficulties faced by a community still recovering from the January earthquake, particularly impacting the elderly population. As we continue to provide support at a local care facility, we witness firsthand the struggles they face. The cold, wet weather makes daily tasks difficult and raises concerns for the well-being […]

The heavy rain intensified last night and continues to fall this morning. Rivers are swollen and muddy, roads are flooded, and the entire region is inundated. We are currently providing support at an elderly care facility struggling with staff shortages. The facility staff, already burdened by the ongoing recovery from the recent earthquake, are facing […]

Today, HuMA nurse worked at the elderly care facility as usual. In the morning, she mainly assisted the residents with their daily lives, such as changing diapers and helping them eat. On her way to the facility, she witnessed severe damage from the recent heavy rains, including landslides and collapsed houses. She is particularly worried […]

Today was the day for a shift change in dispatch. We sent one new nurse to an elderly care facility. The facility requires thorough COVID-19 testing for dispatched workers and only accepts them after confirming a negative result. This demonstrates their strong commitment to prioritizing the safety of their residents. The HuMA nurse immediately joined […]

Another day of support activities at the elderly care facility. This morning, we assisted a resident with a high level of care needs with bathing. While we are constantly confirming procedures with the care workers, it makes us happy to feel the trust growing between us with each passing day and the increasing responsibilities entrusted […]

The rain continues to fall relentlessly. With river dredging incomplete and the possibility of flooding looming, we packed our trunk with drinking water, a battery, and a portable toilet before heading to work. Today, we were at the elderly care facility to provide staff support. Upon arrival, we immediately began preparing the bathing area. The […]

We conducted support activities to alleviate the manpower shortage at a senior citizen care facility. Bathing assistance for approximately 26 residents daily required a significant amount of labor. We focused on assisting with bathing and transportation of residents requiring high levels of care. During these interactions, we had the opportunity to learn the local Suzu […]

An evacuation order has been issued for the Otani area yesterday. We accompanied Peace Winds Japan to prepare the Suzu Ware Museum, which will be used as a new evacuation center. Cardboard beds, bedding, and pop-up tents were loaded onto trucks from the relief supplies storage area and set up at the museum. This repeated […]

We visited and provided caregiving support to a elderly care facilities facing a severe staff shortage due to the heavy rain disaster. We had previously supported this facility following the earthquake, so we were already acquainted with the staff. They were dedicated to their work as always, but their exhaustion was palpable. The facility accommodates […]