Thursday, January 11, 2018

January / February 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We start 2018 with several event commemorating and moving forward from the Global women's March, . Here are a few events I would like to highlight - please scroll down for more details.
Please share this events listing with anyone who might be interested! Don't see your orgs info here - contact me. Also please share your event info by Feb 10 to be included in the next TCN!

See you at one of these events below.
Best regards,
Sarajean
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Training programs

Temple University, Japan Campus
Upcoming Open house/Information Sessions
  • January 13, 10-12noon
Basic program info: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/schedules-tokyo.html
NGO classes for Spring semester - Roles and Functions of NGOs (3 Week intensive) 4/7, 4/14 and 4/21/2018. about the class: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/professional/NGO301.html

Tsuda Open University, Global education program
Jan 11 and 16 open house 7-9pm
Find out more: http://tou.tsuda.ac.jp/guide/titp/

Japan Fundraising Association
Fundraising Japan 2018  Annual Fundraising conference March 17 and 18
Events and training programs  http://jfra.jp/frj/
Registration open ! now featuring more bilingual and English sessions!

Nonprofit NGO community events and programs

 
Refugees International Japan 
http://refugeesinternationaljapan.org/
  • Friday, Feb 17, 19:00, RIJ Great Wine Bluff
  • Thursday, Mar 8, 18:00 Temma Violin Concert Suntory Hall
  • Sunday, Mar 25, 10:00 RIJ Loop Relay
  • Find out more about these events: https://rij-npo.org/en/fundraising/
Jambo
FEW: For Empowering Women in Japan http://fewjapan.com/ 
  • Thursday January 11th / 19:00 - 22:00 / Reinvigoration & Reinvention: Color Your Life, Join us for a fun and inspiring evening as Maud Janssen, a color and style consultant, shares how finding the right colors that suit you can present a positive and empowering image and give you confidence to reach your full potential.Members ¥2000 (Associates ¥1500) / Guests (Women only) ¥5000 /(includes salad/finger food buffet and soft drinks/wine) 
  • Wednesday January 31st / 19:00 - 21:30 / Women’s Start Up Club: Online Presence – How to Create Content Online Wolfgang Bierer of Endeavor SBC KK shares what online presence tools are available and gives a deeper understanding of the best ones for your particular business needs.Members ¥2000 / Non-members ¥3000 (covers finger food and soft drinks)
 
Second Harvest Japan
No hunger for the holidays Raffle - Thank you for being a hero!
Drawing was held via live broadcast on January 5th.
[Prize List / Prize winners]http://www.2hj.org/prize/index.html
Get more info and find out how to get involved: http://2hj.org/english/
 
Green Peace Japan
They have a number of events and timely reports about food safety, seafood sustainability, the opening of nuclear power plants in Japan. Find out more here: http://www.greenpeace.org/japan/ja/news/
about Green Peace International http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/

350.org Japan has a lot going on! Join this grassroots effort to protect our planet.
Lets divert campaign: https://letsdivest.jp/
Find out more : http://world.350.org/ja/

NERD NITE TOKYO 
https://tokyo.nerdnite.com/

Amnesty International Japan
This summer, AIJ has weekly events in Osaka, Tokyo and other locations in Japanese and some events in Tokyo and other major cities in English. Upcoming events listing: http://www.amnesty.or.jp/get-involved/event/
Tokyo English Network (AITEN) Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17073295569&ref=ts
HP(Japanese):http://www.amnesty.or.jp/

Tokyo Run for the Cure https://runforthecure.org/

Give2Asia Foundation has initiated CSR consulting work to develop more sustainable CSR programs for international companies in Japan. The new program includes staff trainings in strategic community partnership and program development as well as matching community and nonprofit needs.  If your company is interested in finding out more. please contact either Aqeela (info@give2asia.org) or Sarajean (srossitto@give2asia.org)

Mirai no Mori helps marginalised youth in the outdoors - find out more  http://mirai-no-mori.jp
The Friends of Mirai no Mori initiative is for businesses that believe in Mirai no Mori’s mission and want to support us through their business and network. We are proud to announce that Heavenly Vines and MOJO Coffee are now Friends of Mirai no Mori. When purchasing online, please mention Mirai no Mori in the notes to donate 5% of your purchase to us. All revenue from the sales of the Mirai no Mori cookie will be donated directly to Mirai no Mori! Find out more here: https://mirai-no-mori.jp/cookies-wine-wonderful-way-spend-holidays/
I f you’re interested in sponsoring a Back to Nature weekend program (June, Sept or October 2018) contact us：info@mirai-no-mori.jp Updates from winter camp will be posted on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiraiNoMori

Asian Rural Institute
Philippines Study Tour Feb 8- 17, 2018 Learn more: http://www.ari-edu.org/2017/09/01/studytour2018/
In 2018 we will welcome new participants from 15 countries more information forthcoming  http://www.ari-edu.org/en/ Take My Hand newsletter is out!   Here is the link:Take My Hand Fall 2017
Seminars and public lectures
Opportunities
The Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative (JWLI) is an executive leadership development program that will invest in emerging women leaders from across Japan and will transform them to be action-oriented leaders. Through a four-week leadership development training in Boston, selected applicants, referred to as Fellows, will acquire confidence to lead, skills and knowledge to manage, and create a plan to make social change. The four weeks include participation in the Women’s Leadership Program at Babson College, a 5-day intensive entrepreneurial management program, and visits to successful nonprofit organizations in Boston to learn their best practices on nonprofit management and leadership. During the four weeks, Fellows will develop their respective Action Plans and upon returning to Japan, will work towards achieving their vision, leveraging their experience and knowledge acquired in Boston. We provide mentors to the Fellows after they go back to Japan so that they can execute their Action Plans within 2 years.
【Program Dates】 April 16, 2018 - May 11, 2018 (tentative)
【Application Info】 Online application closes on 9pm on January 15, 2018 (EST) . Click here （http://jwli.org/application/） for online application form!

Peace Boat is always looking for on board volunteers. If you speak Japanese, English, Spanish, Chinese or Korean, then this opportunity may be for you! Peace Boat's Global Voyages are made possible by the assistance of a dedicated team of volunteer interpreters, and we are always open to applications from talented individuals. This page provides all the information you will need to apply. http://peaceboat.org/english/?menu=113

Asian Rural Institute - ARI welcomes volunteers! You are invited to help change the world by being part of a community doing sustainable organic farming and leadership training. There are short term and long term volunteer positions available. At ARI, participants from Japan,  Southeast Asia, Africa, & South America will be working alongside you. It is often hard to determine who benefits most from being at ARI, so come experience ARI for yourself! http://www.ari-edu.org/en/volunteer/
Advocacy corner:
upcoming events and resources for people wanting to get more involved

#HearOurVote - register to vote now! .
UK citizenshttps://www.gov.uk/voting-when-abroad
Canada citizens http://www.elections.ca/
EU Citizens http://europa.eu/…/…/residence/elections-abroad/index_en.htm
US citizens https://www.votefromabroad.org/

Thanks to all who have been involved in various marches and rallies this year - the Tokyo Women's March, Alliance for an Inclusive America, Tax Day March, Enough is Enough Rally etc.
There are many things you can do and The Action Network has free online tools you can use: https://actionnetwork.org/

The Nation sends out 3 actions per week you can take:
NO TIME TO SPARE? Despite calls for Democrats to withhold their votes if Congress refused to pass the Dream Act, the House and Senate approved a short-term funding bill just before the holiday recess. With the government funded until January 19, and an average of about 850 DACA recipients losing their protections every week between now and then, we need to keep up the pressure on all Democrats who refused to stand strong. See if your representatives are part of the “deportation caucus” and send them a tweet demanding that they fight for immigrant youth.
GOT SOME TIME? While the FCC voted to end net neutrality, Congress can reinstate this critical regulation by passing a “resolution of disapproval” to undo the vote. Both Republicans and Democrats have spoken up against the FCC’s decision. Check out where your representatives stand, then use Free Press Action Fund’s call tool and script to give them a call.
READY TO DIG IN? Last year, we had hopeful election results from Virginia to New Jersey to Alabama, and, already, people across the country are putting in the work to bring us more good news in 2018. Join them by using Indivisible’s voter-registration tool to begin registering voters in your community.
Women of the World March Tokyo – Facebook group with links to resources and weekly action items https://www.facebook.com/groups/197623700694595/
Tokyo Advocacy Exchange - Facebook group sharing information, links and resources. https://www.facebook.com/groups/207362363069859/

Democrats Abroad Japan
DAJ will be holding a number of events in Tokyo and throughout the country throughout 2018.
Democrats Abroad Japan presents One Year After: March to the Ballot 2018
Friday, January 19  7:00 - 8:30pm
Venue: Akasaka Kumin Center, Meeting Room 2
Virtual: WebEx Video Conference URL (click here)
Americans from across Japan will come together one year after the historic Global Women’s March for an interactive discussion and virtual “March to the Ballot”. Discuss the issues that matter to you! Find out more about the political actions you can take to bring about change in 2018. Represent your state and share your stance on issues you care about in a video that will aired online. Your voice will help shape the Democratic party agenda and election outcomes in 2018!
  • - A review of 2017
  • - Discussion of issues that interest you!
  • - Actions you can take this year
  • - Virtual March to the Ballot 2018
For more in depth discussion, join us afterwards for dinner and drinks (several local locations throughout Japan). Get details and find out how you can join - in person or virtually - womensmarchjapan@gmail.com
1. RSVP to attend by clicking the RSVP button below. Invite a Friend!
2. Let us know what state your represent: https://goo.gl/forms/bsi3VcoTMzqoYgBb2  [Google Forms]
    Help us get one person from every state to represent virtually or in-person!
Venue: Akasaka Kumin Center, Meeting Room #2, 3rd Floor Akasaka Community Plaza
            Address: 〒107-0052 港区赤坂4-18-13 赤坂コミュニティーぷらざ内
            NOTE: the room is reserved under PSC (people for Social Change)
            Access map: http://www.akasaka-civiccenter.jp/shisetsu/access.html
Virtual: DA Japan March to the Ballot 2018 Event Online Participation
  • If you’ve never used WebEx before, log-on early anytime from 1830 to establish a connection. Downloading the internet client to a PC or installing the smartphone app may be necessary and takes additional time. The event hosts can provided minimal technical support and will not be available after 1850.
  • Audio Conference Information: Please join using your computer audio. There is no charge to you or to DA when using computer audio. If you have no other option, you can join via phone, however, Democrats Abroad is charged 5¢ per minute for your call. Please use as a last resort. 
DA Japan http://www.democratsabroad.org/
The DAJ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/demsabroadjapan/
The DAJ Meetup page https://www.meetup.com/ja-JP/DemocratsAbroadJapan/
The DAJ events page http://www.democratsabroad.org/jp_events
 
RESOURCES - to CALL WRITE AND BE HEARD

US citizens - you can contact your rep on the phone, fax and by letter
https://www.contactingcongress.org/
https://5calls.org/
The attachment is an outline for a letter to your reps about current environment, climate and related issues. Get information on how climate change is affecting your state here http://climatenexus.org/…/regional-impacts/state-fact-sheet
A site for people who want to call their reps on a variety of issues. there are scripts and talking points - 100 calls in 100 days http://www.100calls100days.com/faq.html#subscribecalendar
Website with useful resources to get involved - links to groups to join, scripts for calling, links to reps and govs etc. http://www.actionagainsttrump.com/
A great resource for those who want act with their economic power through small or large donations:
Movement 2017 - a platform for progressive donors. they feature the vetted voter organizing groups and national resistance networks. https://movementvote.org/
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