A total of 76 Youth Peace Volunteers for this fiscal year began full-fledged guiding activities in September 2023 to convey the reality of the atomic bombing in English to foreigners visiting the Peace Memorial Park. Of the 76 volunteers, 54 newly joined in fiscal year 2022, undertook training from May to July, actually guided JICA trainees in August, and began guiding foreigners visiting the Peace Memorial Park in September.
　From April to November 2023, Youth Peace Volunteers had guided 136 tourists from 22 countries and territories, including the United States, Australia, and India. They have received many positive comments from international tourists who were satisfied with their guided tours. Some people shed tears as they listened to the young people's sincere explanations.
　Youth Peace Volunteers made comments such as "I want to acquire a wide range of knowledge so that I can deal with Presentations at the Forum a variety of topics from the tourists' point of view," and "I want to be able to communicate in my own words depending on the situation." The young people will continue to improve their own skills and convey the spirit of Hiroshima to others.
　We also hope that many high school and university students will participate in Youth Peace Volunteers project.