YOKE interns visit ITTO headquarters in Yokohama
2026/03/25
YOKE interns and ITTO staff members. Photo: Marina Furuhashi/ITTO
Interns from the YOKE Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges recently visited the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) headquarters in Yokohama as part of their engagement in global issues and international cooperation. The group included students from Kanagawa University, Kokugakuin University, Meiji Gakuin University, and Yokohama National University.
Manako Hanawa provided an overview of ITTO's mission and initiatives to the YOKE interns. Photo: Marina Furuhashi/ITTO
During the visit, the interns met with ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru, who welcomed the group and encouraged their interest in international development work. They also attended a presentation highlighting ITTO’s mission, ongoing initiatives, and its role in promoting the sustainable management of tropical forests and trade in tropical timber.
The visit provided the students with valuable insights into the work of an intergovernmental organization and inspired further interest in careers related to sustainability and international cooperation.