About
NTDs Youth is a youth-led organization based in Japan dedicated to eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Our mission is to raise awareness about the significance of NTDs—diseases that affect approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide—through advocacy and policy recommendations. We collaborate with a diverse range of domestic and international partners to organize initiatives that encourage students and young people to engage with NTD-related challenges that impact their lives. Notably, around January 30, World NTD Day, we host events such as the Neglected Tropical Diseases Contest, which provides opportunities for students to learn, reflect, and take action. Additionally, we engage in dialogue with policymakers, including members of parliament and officials from central government agencies, through policy briefings, study sessions, and consultations. Through these efforts, we aim to advance and strengthen Japan’s commitment to addressing neglected tropical diseases.
Vision
Illuminate the Neglected
Mission
1. Raising Awareness We aim to increase awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by helping people recognize the relevance of these issues in their own lives. Our goal is to foster empathy and encourage concrete action. 2. Promoting Collaboration Focusing on Japan’s youth, we promote collaboration with both domestic and international partners to tackle challenges related to NTDs through collective action. 3. Reducing Disease Burden and Accelerating Impact By reducing the burden of NTDs and leveraging the latest knowledge and technologies, we accelerate efforts that lead to sustainable change both in Japan and around the world.
Location
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3-6-1 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0011, Japan