Get to Know Ireland is a pilot scheme to support and encourage members of the JET and FAS communities based here, as well as members of recognised Ireland-related societies in Japan, to propose ways to introduce aspects of Ireland to Japanese people in their locality, workplace or school.

The type of project is up to each participant or group. Examples would be a lecture, a sporting event, an introduction to Irish cuisine, a dance or music concert or an exhibition which could take place in a school, community hall or at a commercial venue.  So if you have a similar idea for an event and would like a chance to make it happen, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Applications for collaborative events by a group of participants will also be considered.  This competition is open to all Irish JET and FÁS participants and members of recognised Ireland-related societies around Japan but funding will only be allocated to a limited number of projects based on the quality of the proposals and the recommendations of a committee comprising members of the Ireland-Japan business community. You will find more details in the application form below.

The following are key dates:
1) Deadline for proposals is 17 September 2010 (by e-mail or postmarked by that date), and 2) it is expected that projects will have taken place by the end of 2010.

If you are interested in the Get to Know Ireland project, please let us have your proposal by the deadline above. The application form can be downloaded below. If you need more information, please e-mail us.

(This project is only for JET and FÁS participants and recognised Ireland-related societies in Japan.)