Saturday March 1
Presentation: Youth and date violence (in Japanese)For more information, contact ebox2@sonex.jp
For details visit: http://www.kotooyako.com/
http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kotooyako/diary/200802130000/
Wednesday, March 5, 6:30pm
Eco-tour Cafe
Fee 500yen
Organized by Japan eco-tourism center
For details visit: http://www.ecotourism-center.jp/
http://www.ecotourism-center.jp/cafe/cafe_tk080305.html
Friday, March 7, 6:30-7:30pm
Info session Nonprofit NGO for funding applicants
Summer Fun+raising event will be soliciting applications before selecting which groups to fund.Applying organizations should be Japan-based and tackling local issues facing vulnerable populations in Japan.
Get event and application details by writing to rose.ito@gmail.com.
Thursday March 13
Fairtrade and ecologyLocation: Meguro Pashimon Hall
Participation fee: 100yen
For details: gv@globalvillage.or.jp
Visit Global Village website for details: http://www.globalvillage.or.jp/
Saturday, March 8, 3:30-6:00pm
Learning from indigenous cultures
location Ainu Culture Center
Access: http://www.frpac.or.jp/prf/c_map.html
Participation Fee: 500 yen
Reference documents: http://www.imadr.org/old/japan/event/2006/indigenous_commons.html
For details or to sign up contact indigenousnet@hotmail.com
Saturday, March 8, 6:30-9:00pm
Global Village Int'l Friendship Sushi Party
Location: Polygon(behind the Oriental Bazaar on Omotesando).
Participation fee Y3,000 with e-mail reservation by Friday before the party, Y3,500 day of.
Friday, March 14, 6:30-7:30pm
Info session Nonprofit NGO for funding applicants (mostly in Japanese)
Summer Fun+raising event will be soliciting applications before selecting which groups to fund.Applying organizations should be Japan-based and tackling local issues facing vulnerable populations in Japan.
Get event and application details by writing to rose.ito@gmail.com.
Friday, March 14, 7:30-8:30pm
PSC introductory and 2008 event planning meeting
Planning for 2008 - you can get involved.
Location: PSC office Maruko Bldg Ueno-Okachimachi
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com for more details.
Friday March 14
Application deadline - Summer Fun+draising event Get event and application details by writing to rose.ito@gmail.com
Sunday March 16 2:00pm
Bridge Asia Japan presents 4 speakers from Burma
Participation fee 1200yen
Limited to the first 30 people who apply
For details or to register contact: toiawase@baj-npo.org
Visit the wesbite for event details http://www.baj-npo.org/
http://www.baj-npo.org/event/Fr-event-01.htm#803
Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
FEW CAREER STRATEGIES SEMINAR 2008
SPACE IS LIMITED SO BOOK TODAY!
Location: Temple University, (Mita Hall) Minami-Azabu, Tokyo
Cost: Pre-registered for Non FEW Members: 12,000 yen
Pre-registered for FEW Members and Students: 10,000 yen
At the door (all): 15,000 yen
Further information and online registration at http://www.fewjapan.com/
Saturday, 15 March. from 13:30 to 16:30
Social Entrepreneurship Program of Tokyo Institute of Technology will hold an international symposium " Environmental Problems in Asia and the Role of Social Entrepreneurs"Locaton Innovation Center Tokyo , International Conference Room. Address and access : Shibaura ３－３－６、Ｍｉｎａｔｏｋｕ、Ｔｏｋｙｏ. 1 minute from JR Yamanote line TAMACHI station Shibaura-Exit.Go down the escalator and the Building is located on the right side. Admission free. Simultaneous interpretation from Japanese to English is available.
http://www.soc.titech.ac.jp/~soc-entre/
Monday March 17 7:30 -11:00
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
Entry: 1000 yen, students free.
Please buy 1 drink.
Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
Monday, March 17 2008, from 8:00pm
David Rovics will play Heaven's Door Shimokitazawa on.
Tickets ￥1000 by email reservation at tokyospr@tokyospring.org ￥1500 on the night.
Access info: http://heavensdoortokyo.fc2web.com/ or call 03-3411-6774.
Wednesday March 19, 7:00-9:30
Networking + Fundraising event planning meeting
A professional networking event is being planned for June 2008 that will also raise money for 3-6 locally based organizations addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Nonprofit NGOs will be selected through an open application and selection process.Still looking for volunteers and collaborative organizations!
To get details on the meeting and the event contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Saturday March 22 1:00-5:00
World Peace Now Peace ParadeStarting point: Shiba Park
Organized by WORLD PEACE NOW http://www.worldpeacenow.jp/
Saturday March 22 11:00-5:00
Social Innovation Japan session on Social Business
Location: Meiji University CampusFor more details and to apply, visit: http://www.socialinnovationjapan.org/application
Thursday March 27 from 6:00pm
Tokyo Cool Night ～ Live event to raise awareness
Location: Shinjuku Loft
Tickets: 3500yen Can be purchased at Lawsons
Organized by the G8 NGO Forum Environment Unit and A Seed Japan
Sunday March 30 10-5:00
ONEKOREA FESTIVAL TOKYO 2008
Location: Yoyogi park event space
For more details visit: http://www.onekoreatokyo.com/
Or contact onekorea_2008@yahoo.co.jp
April events
Friday April 18 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon - for nonprofit and NGO leadersCost: pay as you go.
Location: Fujimama's Restaurant, Harajuku
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com before April 16 to join.
May events
May 4 - 6
"Global Article 9 Conference"
This conference will bring together the voices of the world supporting the existence and principle of Article 9. It will bring together Nobel Peace Laureates, intellectuals, cultural figures and NGO activists, and provide a forum to discuss what the citizens of the world can do to realize the principle of Article 9, through promoting disarmament, demilitarization and a culture of peace, and create an international movement for realization of "peace without force."
For event details http://www.whynot9.jp/_about/
To read more about Article 9 itself and the Global Article 9 Campaign, please visit the campaign website http://www.article-9.org/
Social change opps - Internships and jobs
RFTC is looking for an admin assistant - should speak basic English and speak, read and write Japanese at a native level, possess good organizational skills, and have the willingness to learn. Apply:http://www.gaijinpot.com/job_view.php?jid=23045
NEWS and NOTES:
New Study Sheds Light on Foundations' Charitable Expenses http://philanthropy.com/news/updates/index.php?id=3922
Number of Americans Who Volunteered Rose 10% in 2007, Survey Finds http://www.philanthropy.com/news/updates/index.php?id=4015
Stop Violence against women - advocacy strategy http://www.stopvaw.org/Developing_an_Advocacy_Strategy.html
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