For High School Students
Swiss Summer School
Change the Present, Shape the Future
Cultivate a Global Perspective
A Transformative 9-Day Program
Held in the Geneva-Alps Region of Switzerland.
Touch the Heart of
Global Issues
“Connect with Global Challenges, Make Your Move.”
The Four Goods Vision Project is a 9-day summer school addresses High school students, taking place in the Swiss Alps and Geneva.
This program offers participants an unique opportunity to learn directly from UN officials and area experts, deepening their understanding of global challenges.
Features of the Summer School
Real-World Seminars by Leading Practitioners
This program is led by professionals working on the frontlines of international affairs and business. Participants gain firsthand insights from experts with real-world experience, going beyond theory to understand the challenges faced in the field. This practical exposure helps students develop a problem-solving mindset tailored to real global issues.
Two Unique Learning Environments
The journey begins in the Swiss Alps, where participants reflect, engage in discussions, and build connections while immersed in nature. This setting fosters self-exploration and deeper interpersonal understanding. The program then shifts to Geneva, an international hub, where students visit the UN and other global institutions. Through interactions with experts, they broaden their perspective from personal reflection to a global societal outlook.
A Network of Like-Minded Peers
Engaging with motivated peers in Switzerland’s neutral setting provides a unique and inspiring experience. Roommates become trusted companions for sharing thoughts and ideas. Even after the summer school, participants stay connected through regular follow-ups, forming a lasting Four Goods community.
An English Immersion Experience
This program is not about learning English but about learning in English. The focus is on what participants want to express, rather than their English proficiency. The opportunity to communicate in a shared international language while engaging in global discussions is a valuable experience for international students.
What Participants Gain
Connections with Like-Minded Peers
Students meet individuals who share similar aspirations, inspiring and challenging each other.
Practical Understanding of International Organizations & NGOs
Participants gain firsthand knowledge of global institutions and the role of NGOs, helping them explore avenues for social impact.
Awareness of Social Contribution
Students reflect on how they can contribute to society and explore ways to make a meaningful impact on the world.
Three "E" Framework for Finding Your Future Path
Explore
Discover & Investigate
- What is the United Nations?
- Conflicts happening somewhere in the world—what can we do?
- What are those scary infectious diseases we keep hearing about?
- Delivering vaccines to remote islands and deep mountains—how is it like an adventure?
- How does Japanese technology help protect people’s health?
Exchange
Connect & Discuss
- Is it true that even war has rules?
- How can AI create a huge impact on the world?
- Diversity—can it actually be one of our greatest strengths?
- How can we spot fake news?
- What can we do now for a sustainable future?
Envision
Imagine & Shape the Future
- What will the world look like in 10 years?
- The story of launching a payment app in their 30s
- Did someone really build the first pediatric surgery room in a refugee camp?
- How can women build successful careers?
- How do we truly understand ourselves?
Voices from Participants
“Before joining this program, I found it difficult to interact with others and often spent time alone. However, every participant here was kind and welcoming, and I started to enjoy talking to people. At first, I hesitated to speak up, but after learning about the concept of the ‘First Penguin,’ I decided to embrace failure and express myself more. Thanks to this, I was the first to raise my hand for the final speech challenge—I truly felt like I had become a ‘First Penguin.’
From January next year, I will be studying abroad in Canada. I am eager to apply what I learned in this program, continue valuing teamwork and initiative, and take steps toward my dreams.”
“As both an individual and a student aspiring to work in the international field, I know there were many areas where I lacked knowledge and experience. Yet, I was warmly welcomed and given countless learning opportunities. Meeting highly motivated peers and professionals working in global roles was truly inspiring.
I hope to maintain these connections and continue this journey together. When we meet again, I want to show a more grown and accomplished version of myself. I will keep striving for the future, embracing everything I have learned here.”
Team Members
Founder & Director Yoshinobu Nagamine
Senior Manager for Resource Mobilization and Public-Private Partnerships at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, responsible for projects with Japanese companies, the World Economic Forum, and the G20. Previously, served as an international relief delegate for the ICRC in DR Congo and Afghanistan, and established the ICRC office in Japan in 2009.
Holds an MBA from IMD, a PhD in International Contribution from the University of Tokyo, and master’s degrees from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and Waseda University. Author of “The Essentials of Work We Learned on the Frontlines of the World” (CCC Media House). Fluent in German and French. Father of two.
Co-Founder Yutaka Tateno
Senior Officer at UNHCR, with experience in India, Sudan (Darfur), Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Thai-Myanmar border. After joining Tokyo Bank, he was seconded to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic Cooperation Bureau and later attended the IDE Advanced School on Development. Holds an LL.M. from the University of Edinburgh and a Master’s in Forced Migration from the University of Oxford. Previously worked at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University’s Faculty of Law. Co-author of “Working at the United Nations” (Iwanami Junior Library).
Akiko Perona
Chief of the Public Relations and IT Section at UNITAR. Earned a bachelor’s degree in international law from Rikkyo University and a master’s degree in international policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. After working in marketing and web development in Silicon Valley, she joined the UN as a volunteer, supporting an internet integration project for Ethiopian high schools. Since 2004, she has been involved in training program design and implementation at UNITAR, transitioning to public relations and IT in 2010. Earned a master’s degree from IE Business School in 2019.
Shira Damia Putrinda
International trade and development expert with over 10 years of experience in B2B and G2G project management, specializing in public-private partnerships and startup ecosystem collaboration between Asia and Europe. Formerly a Program Manager at Enpact, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Joined Mitsubishi Motors in 2013, supporting investment projects for a new plant in Indonesia and strengthening relations between the Indonesian government and Mitsubishi. Holds a master’s in international relations from Hertie School and a bachelor’s in social sciences (international relations) from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
Kazuaki Tsujii
Supports HIV programs in Nigeria at the Global Fund. Worked at UNICEF on eliminating violence against women and girls and at UN Women on the Women, Peace, and Security program. Holds a master’s degree in development administration and planning from University College London and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Bristol.
Asuka (Christina) Scaduto
Senior Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Strategy Team, Gavi. Previously, she worked as a strategy and project management consultant in the Life Sciences and Healthcare division at EY-Parthenon (Japan and the U.S.). She was also affiliated with the Genetic Epidemiology Branch of the National Cancer Institute (NCI, NIH). She worked on global health priorities such as HIV and tuberculosis at an international NGO. She holds an MSc from Harvard University.
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