Report

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 […]

Today we visited the temporary housing at Horyu Elementary and Junior High School, which had served as our base of operations during the Noto earthquake relief efforts. We were happy to reunite with some of the people HuMA supported during the earthquake. One individual, whom we had assisted with bathing, greeted us with a smile, […]

On the morning of the second day of our activities, we set out on foot from the Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) Suzu Office, our base, to explore the surrounding area. A nearby temple had been completely destroyed, and gravestones lay scattered in the cemetery, a stark reminder of the ongoing recovery efforts. Later, we attended […]

Departure from Kanazawa to Suzu CityOn the first day of our activities, as we left Kanazawa City for Suzu City, we sensed a change in the situation along the way. More people were coming and going than at the time of the last earthquake, especially foreign tourists. We greeted people from the medical countermeasures section […]