On Monday, the 6th of October, online Seibo internship was held, where we covered the subject of the poverty crisis in Malawi. Over the course of this session, we discussed in depth the various crises that Malawi is currently facing and listened to a talk from Makoto about his firsthand experience witnessing the challenges the people of Malawi endure.

Upon being educated about the extreme poverty that Malawi is currently facing, the intern students debated our own ideas on how we would aid the Malawian people in their fight against poverty. One student came up with the productive proposal to help conduct a bake sale within her school in order to raise money that could be donated to the schools and families of Malawi, whilst another student said that her aim is to implement a recreation of the Osaka World Expo pavilion within her school in order to spread information on the poverty in Malawi.

Feel free to contact us at info@seibojapan.or.jp if you are interested in joining our online internship, and follow us on @seibojapan for more updates!

※Seibo Online Course Details
Seibo Social Business Course & Online Internship
NPO Seibo Japan offers a Social Business Course and online internship program for university and high school students interested in learning about social enterprise, charity, and the SDGs through real-world examples from Malawi.

About the Course

Each session (approx. 90 minutes) includes:

-Charity and the SDGs – Understanding global goals and how social action contributes to them.
-Social Enterprise – Exploring how business can be a force for good.
-Ethical Consumption & Malawian Coffee – Learning through Seibo’s real case studies.
-About Malawi – Gaining insight into the country’s culture and challenges.
-Project Launch – Creating your own social business proposal.

What You Can Gain

-Practical English communication through discussions and Q&A with Seibo and Malawian staff.
-Insight into international business and volunteer work.
-Opportunities to give final presentations or take part in Seibo’s ongoing social projects.
-A completion certificate (in English and Japanese).
-Hints for your future career path in global development, education, or social entrepreneurship.

-Real Example: Lesson on Poverty in Malawi

During the October 6th online session, students studied the poverty crisis in Malawi.
Seibo’s director, Makoto Yamada, shared his firsthand experiences from Malawi, sparking deep discussions and creative solutions.

Students proposed initiatives such as:
-A school bake sale to raise funds for Malawian children’s meals.
-A school exhibit modeled after the Osaka World Expo Pavilion to spread awareness of poverty issues.

Hands-On Experience
Participants can:
-Join joint workshops with partner companies (e.g., Rizapuro Co., Ltd.)
-Present at Sophia University’s Africa Weeks
-Gain real international volunteer experience while contributing to Seibo’s projects in Malawi.

How to get involved?
Interested in learning how business can create positive change?
Join our Social Business Course or Online Internship today!

Contact:
info@seibojapan.or.jp / makoto.yamada@mobell.com
-Website: https://www.mobell.com/jp/course
-Follow us: @seibojapan
Find more details about the course from here!