BRIDGE CLUB (BC) is an APCC alumni founded in 1998 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Asian-Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka (APCC), and has been established in 42 countries and regions (as of 2023). By participating in the APCC as Junior Ambassadors at the age of 11, these young people have made a commitment to become global citizens with an OMOIYARI spirit and are now taking concrete "action" to realize the vision of the APCC.
What BRIDGE CLUB aims for:
"To foster leaders with a global perspective who will shape the world in the future."
“To build a network of "Global Citizens" free from religious, political and economic restrictions.”
"To expand this network across the world, establish a circle of friendship and work towards creating a peaceful society."
Each BRIDGE CLUB decides on its own activities and conducts various activities with Peace Ambassadors, former Junior Ambassadors, their parents, friends, and others. In addition, each BRIDGE CLUB, in cooperation with the APCC liaison offices (government agencies and organizations in each country and region), contributes to the training program for Junior Ambassadors, supports schools in disadvantaged areas by providing school supplies, engages in public relations activities such as creating websites, and promotes Japanese language and culture. BC as an alumni association for APCC alumni, allowing them to stay in touch and maintain their friendships around the world
PA (Peace Ambassador)
Participants who came to Fukuoka as Junior Ambassadors returned to their home countries and engaged in various volunteer activities in their BRIDGE CLUBs (BCs), and Peace Ambassadors (PAs) play the role of leaders in such activities.
Among the past APCC participants who are willing to promote BRIDGE CLUB activities and active members or potential leaders, one member from each BC will be selected as a PA. The selected PAs will come to Fukuoka together with the Junior Ambassadors during the BRIDGE Summer Camp, where they will hold meetings and exchange opinions to promote the activities of each BC through leadership training and networking among the Peace Ambassadors.