Monday, July 26, 2010

Problems with getting the TCN by email

Sorry if you have not been getting the monthly events listing on time.
For some reason the email version has not be received by many people this month --- very sorry!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

August - September events

Tuesday 3rd August 2010 @ 10 AM - 5 PM
SYMPOSIUM ON RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF TUNA
Venue: Tokyo Prince Hotel (3-3-1, Shiba-koen, Minato, Tokyo)
Fee: 1,000YEN
For further information, please visit;
http://www.wwf.or.jp/join/action/event/2010/07/post_34.html
To register your attendance, please contact: E-mail:communi@wwf.or.jp

Friday August 6, 6:30-9:00
Tokyo Sinfonia FCCJ dinner-concert, Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
3-course traditional Japanese dinner
Tickets: Group tickets¥8,500 each; Single tickets ¥9,400; 4-concert subscriptions ¥33,000
For tickets and Information: tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
URL: www.tokyosinfonia.com

Saturday August 7, 2010 10:00-5:00
Grant proposal writing workshop => how to write and submit a proposal to an international grant making foundation for a specific nonprofit NGO project. First we focus on doing research and getting information on foundations and the actual process. Then we focus exclusively on the step-by-step writing of the grant proposal. This will be an interactive workshop aimed at people with little or no experience writing project or funding proposals. Participants may write proposals for their own real projects or nonprofit organizations but are not limited to this. This class is open to anyone with an interest in grant proposal writing and is not limited to nonprofit-NGO staff and volunteers.
Location: TUJ
To sign up: contact TUJ directly http://www.tuj.ac.jp/about/form_contact.html

Sunday August 8, 10:00-5:00
Introduction to advocacy workshop 誰でもできるアドボカシー
Location: Tsuda open school , in front of Sendagaya station (http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/access.html)
Register by Aug 1 by phone (03-3402-7333) FAX (03-3402-7688)
Get more information by E-mail:info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp

Tuesday August 10, 18:30-21:30
Community Luncheon Meeting => CLN: Community Leaders Network organizes monthly workshops at local restaurants for networking and learning from each other. English-Japanese language supports are available.
Theme: Small Investment
Place: SAMBAL (124-5 Muikamachi, Minamiuonuma-shi)
Fee: 2000 yen + dinner
RSVP Community Leaders Network Email: coach@alto.ocn.ne.jp
http://www.c-l-n.jp/


Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Monthly Meeting
Location: Oxfam Office, Ueno (http://oxfam.jp/en/contacts/)
The Oxfam Japan IVG is a volunteer-run fundraising committee that organizes unique, charity events in Tokyo in support of Oxfam Japan. We create and run a variety of awareness and fundraising events aimed at having fun while making a difference. We welcome all fresh minds interested in event planning or fundraising to come along to our open, monthly meeting to find out more about what we do and how you can help.

Saturday, August 21st, 2 - 4pm

Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Awareness Workshop

"Saving the World Through Technology"

Instructors: Haris & Woo

Participation fee: ¥1000

Location: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center - Yoyogi Park/Sangubashi

Building Name and Room Number: Central Building/Room 308

Map: http://nyc.niye.go.jp/e/02informations/cont05.html

Reservations: Email oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com


Saturday August 21, 11:00pm ~ late

Freerange tokyo feat.Jimpster

full details: http://iflyer.tv/event/61991/freerange-tokyo-feat.JIMPSTER/guestlist/

http://iflyer.tv/event/61991/freerange-tokyo-feat.JIMPSTER/guestlist/

DOOR: 3500yen W/F: 3000yen\

*Supported by Parties4Peace (www.parties4peace.com)


Sunday August 29 11:00am ~ 8:00pm

BCWW beach party at On the Blue, Enoshima East Beach

MAP http://ja.bestclubs.in/venues/id/741

*Beach clean-up & picnic at 11 AM, party follows clean up

Fee: 2500 yen

A percentage of the funds from BCWW will be donated towards protecting the sea life and nature in Okinawa. More info: www.pangeaseed.com / www.us-for-okinawa.blogspot.com

I-FLYER / DISCOUNTS (copy & paste long link into browser)

http://iflyer.tv/event/64753/Mariana-and-P4P-present-BCWW-BEACH-WEEKENDER-2010--ON-THE-BLUE-Enoshima-East-Beach/

*Supported by Parties4Peace (www.parties4peace.com)



September events

Saturday, Sept 4, 10:00-12:00
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House (in English)
Courses start Sept 20, Deadline for applications: Sept 13
NGO Mgt program courses offered: NGO English, Roles & Functions of NGOs, The Japanese Nonprofit Sector
Location and Venue access: TUJ Azabu Hall http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/index.html
For more information contact: Tel: 03-5441-9864, E-mail: conted@tuj.ac.jp
To register or for more information visit their website:
https://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/cont-ed/courses/schedules.html

Sunday, Sept 5, 10:00-7:30
UENO NGO Matsuri – 10 nonprofit NGOs will hold an open house in the Maruko Bldg => the NGO building. There will be presentations, videos and a panel discussion. From 6:00 there will be a candle light vigil. (Some English spoken but presentations and materials are in J only.)
Location: Maruko Bldg, in the Okachimachi, Ueno area
Access: http://ngomatsuri2008.blog94.fc2.com/blog-entry-10.html
Cost: Free!
For more information, contact ngomatsuri2009@yahoo.co.jp or visit http://ngomatsuri2009.blog88.fc2.com/

Wednesday September 8 11:00-14:00
Community Luncheon Meeting
CLN: Community Leaders Network organizes monthly workshops at local restaurants for networking and learning from each other. English-Japanese language supports are available.
Theme: Workshop
Place: Cafe Reflet (3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi-shi)
Fee: 2000 yen + lunch
RSVP Community Leaders Network
Email: coach@alto.ocn.ne.jp
http://www.c-l-n.jp/

Thursday September 9, 7:00-9:30
FEW monthly meeting
Monthly networking+ presentation in English.
Venue: The Wesley Center
Price: Members 3000 yen, Guests 6000 yen * includes light buffet and drinks
Get more information: www.fewjapan.com

Friday September 10, 7:00
STRAUSS SERENADE
Symphonies for Strings champagne concert, Oji Hall (Ginza)
Tickets: Group tickets¥8,500 each; Single tickets ¥9,400; 4-concert subscriptions ¥33,000
For tickets and Information: tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
URL: www.tokyosinfonia.com

Saturday Sept 11, 1:00-3:00pm
Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)
Classes in international development issues, campaign mgt and Making materials for NGOs (ID Writing) (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)
Courses start Sept 24
Deadline for applications: Sept 20
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp

Thursday Sept 16, 7:00-9:00pm
Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)
Classes in international development issues, campaign mgt and Making materials for NGOs (ID Writing) (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)
Courses start Sept 24
Deadline for applications: Sept 20
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp

HEADS UP!
Events for October and beyond!

Saturday and Sunday, October 2 & 3, 10 am – 5pm
GLOBAL FESTA: meet people from many NGOs, international development agencies and embassies while enjoying a bit of chicken curry!
Place: Hibya Park, Tokyo
Find out more http://www.gfjapan.com/index_02.html

Saturday and Sunday, Oct 16 and Oct 17, 10:30 – 5:00
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL FESTA
* Festival featuring more than 200 organizations involved in international development and cooperation activities.
At Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall B
Access information: http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/e_access/access.html
Visit http://www.festanet.org or http://yokohama-c-plat.org/ for more information

November 2010, 10:00-1:00
Run for the Cure® /Walk for Life
2-2-3 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyohttp://www.hibiyacity.com/hibiya_new/access.html
Run/walk to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for educational and support organizations
Imperial Palace, Central Tokyo
Participant donation of 5,000 per person
For more information visit: www.runforthecure.org

Make a difference: Community service and skills building opps!
Volunteers needed!
Seeking an English to Japanese/Japanese to English interpreter who can be with Indian human rights leader T.Ravi Kumar and two English-speaking volunteers for about four hours in the afternoon on the following dates: Wed, July 28, Thurs, July 29 Sunday, July 31
Prefer someone with experience or an interest in human rights issues. We are willing to offer compensation for time and transportation costs (to public places in the Shinjuku and Shibuya areas). Please contact Jonathan Slakey at jonathan@golongitude.org for more information.

Organization: Greenheart Project
Positions available: Grant Writer (Paid) and Volunteers (unpaid)
Location: Tokyo
For more information contact: michelemaurizzi[at]greenheartproject[dot]eu
Greenheart Project http://www.greenheartproject.org/en/jobs.html

Help wanted! Volunteer translator for " 10 tactics " information activism
Organization Name: Tactical Technology Collective (U.K.)
Tactical Tech is an international NGO helping human rights advocates use information, communications and digital technologies to maximise the impact of their advocacy work.
Tactical Tech is looking for volunteers to translate , proof-read, spread the word of the documentary film "10 tactics" and toolkit into Japanese.
Online environment is required.
Please contact : Keiko Tanaka (volunteer translator) keikotweetie@gmail.com
URL Tactical Tech : http://www.tacticaltech.org/
10 tactics : http://www.informationactivism.org/

Job openings!
Human Rights Now has an opening for a part-time accounting staff person to work 3-4 days per week. Skills: computer, native Japanese language, accounting. Preferably level 2 JCCI. Applications due July 30. Get more information: info@ngo-hrn.org

JICA Jobs => Many job deadlines are coming up soon!
http://partner.jica.go.jp/search/servlet?FSI_ININO=10&FSI_ID=01&paraKN=0001&FSISORT=sort05_desc_txt&para01=0001


Information and resources;
Business Respect - CSR Dispatches => An email newsletter with news and discussion focusing on corporate social responsibility globally, looking at the companies in the news and the emerging issues. Linked to the website at http://www.businessrespect.net and produced every two weeks.

Alliance for Justice offers a wide range of materials that promote a deeper understanding of the advocacy rules for nonprofits. Their monthly advocacy digest has information on legal changes, lobbying tips, articles and workshops related to nonprofit advocacy work in the US. Subscribe by visiting http://afj.convio.net/site/Survey?SURVEY_ID=1600&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS

NGO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UK "ENGAGING GOVERNMENT AND NGO'S ON PUBLIC HEALTH" PARK GARDEN, LONDON-UK 20th - 30th August, 2010.
a call to participate in an international multi-sectoral conference bringing together Leading figures and Various Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from across the World to discuss and debate the social determinants of health as it affects lives of men and women across the Globe.
Email: jkfoundation.org.uk@secretary.net
Web: www.jkfoundation.org.uk

The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conducted at various graduate schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries, the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and development.
Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their country.
Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/07/japan-imf-scholarships.html

Friday, July 02, 2010

July 2010 events

Saturday, July 10, 2 - 4 pm

Oxfam Japan IVG/AIESEC Special Workshop Series Part Three "Negotiating the Divide: NGOs & Development in the 21st Century"

Participation fee: ¥500

Location: Waseda University, Takadanobaba (Building 7, Room 204)

Participants: 20 max. (+ 30 AIESEC members)

Reservations: Email oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com

*** Please note that this event requires participants to make a reservation. To do so, please email oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com to confirm your place. If you are unable to come, please email in
advance to cancel your reservation.

Tuesday, July 13, 8 - 10:30pm
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Pub Quiz

Participation fee: ¥1000
Location: The FooTNiK, Ebisu (www.footnik.net)

Everyone welcome. Prizes and free shots for all you quiz gurus! All proceeds go to Oxfam Japan.

Sun July 18, 13:30-16:30

Art Workshop “artist friends” Group session following a workbook called “The Artist’s Way” written by Julia Cameron. The purpose of this workshop is to be creative artists and make artist friends.

Art Workshop + Resin charm work & finishing

Place: Mitsubaki in Iketani (227 Kou, Nakajo, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata)

Fee: 1000 yen (including 500 yen resin charm materials)

Friday, July 16, 7:00 - 8:30

Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Monthly Meeting

Location: Oxfam Office, Ueno

For more info: Email oxfamjp.ivg.coordinator@gmail.com

*** This event requires attendees to RSVP via a link. To do so, please take a few short moments to fill in this confirmation of attendance survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C2TH7FP ***

Wednesday, July 21, from 7 pm to 9 pm

AITEN Public Meeting with FREEDOM TOAST CAFE:

Topic: Burma Today
As AITEN adopts three young Burmese Prisoners of Conscience, sentenced together to more than 100 years in prison for peaceful protest, we want to understand the situation in Burma today, study their cases, and discuss how we can support them and other victims of the military junta. We will also talk about the documentary movie Burma VJ, shot in secret and at great personal risk, and now showing in cinemas in Japan. Presentation with video, activities, and followed by letter-writing.

All welcome! Bring a friend to introduce to AITEN! Informal, café-style atmosphere, refreshments, prize drawing. ¥500 fee

Location: Amnesty International Japan National Office

For map to venue: http://www.aiten.org Email: info[ATmark]aiten.org

Saturday, July 24, 2 - 4pm

Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group English Workshop

Workshop Topic: Global Accountability: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Participation fee: ¥1000

Location: Oxfam Office, Ueno

Reservations: Email oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com This workshop has a maximum of 15 participants. If you are unable to come, please email in advance to cancel your reservation.

Sunday, July 25, 1:00 – 5:00pm
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Summer Picnic
Location: Yoyogi Park (by the fountain)
Food & Drink: BYO (We will be selling cocktails!)
Participation Fee: ¥500 (includes one drink voucher & raffle ticket)
All proceeds go to Oxfam Japan.
For more info: Email oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com

Sunday, July 25, 5:00-9:00 (doors open at 4PM)

Peaceful New Earth Celebration Part II: Connecting Peace Movements in Okinawa, Guam and Beyond

Entry Fee: 2000 yen with advance reservations (mail to info@pnwj.org) or 2500 yen at the door (drinks not included)

“The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands” Directed by Vanessa Warheit

Location: Café Otokura in Shimokitazawa 2-26-23 ELNIU B1F Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 03-6751-1311

Event organizer: Neo Ryukyu Arc Network Supporting organization: Peace Not War Japan

Sunday, July 25, 7:30 – 10:00

Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group Pub Quiz - "World Cup Special"

Location: Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa (www.heavensdoortokyo.com)

¥1000 to play.

Prizes and free shots for all you quiz gurus & whiz kids!

For more information see www.oxfam.jp/en All proceeds go to Oxfam Japan.

Tuesday July 27, 20107:30pm - 9:30pm

The 7th General Meeting of B4H-Tokyo will be held in Yotsuya.

Place: TAIGA BLDG. 3rd Fl. Address: 19 - Banchi, Saneicho, Shinjuku, 160, 0008

Ring Bell for 大林 for entry. B4Hの人です。

For details contact tokyo.live@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 28, 7:00-9:00

ACE Action against Child Exploitation volunteer information session (in Japanese)

Location ACE office http://acejapan.org/modules/tinyd0/?id=4?mm157

Get more information:  http://acejapan.org/modules/tinyd5/index.php?id=3

Thursday July 29, 7:00-9:00

Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)

Classes in international development issues, campaign mgt and Making materials for NGOs (ID Writing) (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)

Courses start Sept 24

Deadline for applications: Sept 20

Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp

Friday, July 30

Beers for Books - a very special event organized by Japan Intercultural Consulting in support of Room to Read

Location: Fifty Seven, one of Tokyo's finest lounge bars and restaurants.

For more information, please check out the Beers for Books website at: http://www.beersforbooks.org/events/japan-intercultural-consulting For more details see www.roomtoread.org or in Japanese www.roomtoread.jp.