GWM 2024

A Shiga Delegation to Michigan, USA

Overview

The Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board is excited to announce that a Goodwill Mission Delegation of Shiga citizens will visit Michigan in September 2024!

The delegation will enjoy 8 days in Michigan, including a 4-night homestay with Michigan host families. Welcome and farewell events for the delegation and their hosts will bookend the homestay period. 

  • Overall Dates: September 5 – 12, 2024 (tentative)
  • Schedule Overview (tentative):
    • Sep 5 (Thu) – Arrival / Lodging at Hotel
    • Sep 6 (Fri) – Welcome Gathering / Lodging with Host Family
    • Sep 7 (Sat) to Sep 9 (Mon) – Homestay / Lodging with Host Family
    • Sep 10 (Tue) – Farewell Event / Lodging at Hotel
    • Sep 11 (Wed) – Departure
    • Sep 12 (Thu) – Arrival in Japan
NOTE: All schedule details, including program dates, are still in the process of being confirmed. Finalized dates will be noted once available.  

Timeline (tentative)

  • Mid-April thru Mid-May: Shiga will recruit members of the delegation (tentatively 40 people total)
  • June: Delegation members will be finalized
  • June – August: Michigan will recruit and pair host families with Shiga delegates
  • August (exact date TBD): Orientation for Michigan host families
  • September 6-10: Welcome Gathering, Homestay Period, and Farewell Event

Application Process

The process to apply to be a host family will be posted here once available. Please check back or contact us if you have any questions. 

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Michigan-Shiga sister city board/organization or email the 2024 Goodwill Mission coordinators at: gwm@michiganshiga.org