Wednesday, July 04, 2018

July 2018 news

July 2018 Tokyo Community News
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Hope you are enjoying summer.
This month i have added a few fun summer events - networking and tours - I hope some of you find these interesting. For the Metropolis August Community Pages I am looking for information on summer and fall volunteering opportunities as well as August events. Please send your information by July 8. Please share this events listing with anyone who might be interested.
Best regards,
Sarajean
Community Page https://metropolisjapan.com/?s=Community
Facebook group with links to resources and weekly action items  Women of the World March Tokyo https://www.facebook.com/groups/197623700694595/
Site about my work: https://sarajeanrossitto.wordpress.com/
Upcoming Deadlines:
  • July 8 => August events
  • August 6 => September events
Send the Info below to rose.ito (at) gmail (dot) com 
  • Title of event or job or volunteering opportunity
  • Day / Date / time (i.e. Monday February 15, 6:30-8:30pm)
  • Venue + Access to venue - info or link
  • 2-3 line description
  • Org Link + event or registration link
  • Deadline (if applicable)
  • Cost (if applicable)
  • For more information, contact: (email and phone?)

July highlights

This month i would like to highlight opportunities to develop yourself and make a difference: Please see below for more info or the group websites for details.
Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative (JWLI) 
JWLI offers an executive leadership development program that transforms Japanese women to be action-oriented leaders with confidence to lead, skills and knowledge to manage, and a plan to make social change in Japan.
【Program Dates】October 9, 2018 - November 2, 2018 (tentative)
【Application Info】 Online application will close at 9pm on July 15, 2018 (EST) . Click here for online application form!

 
Second Harvest Japan needs volunteers and summer interns!
Second Harvest Japan has volunteering opportunities Monday through Saturday. Find out more online and register to be a 2HJ volunteer at www.2hj.org  If you are a student you can also intern at Second Harvest Japan over the summer holidays. If interested, please send an email to charles@2hj.org”

TELL is looking for volunteers for the Tower Climb!
The climb will be held on Sunday, September 9th, at 7;30 a.m. and TELL needs volunteers to help preparing the event throughout the summer and on the big day! For more information: http://telltowerclimb.com/
Please contact Blake at event@telljp.com for more information or to volunteer.

TELL Fall 2018 Lifeline Support Worker training application is now open! Please see the TELL website for more details (https://telljp.com/lifeline/pctraining/) or contact Jane at training@telljp.com to be a part of this exciting opportunity!
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Nonprofit NGO community events and programs

 
Training Programs
SEMINARS AND PUBLIC LECTURES

Sophia University Global Action Lecture Series
From the front lines: Nonprofit leaders speak out about ... Gender
Wednesday July 4  6:45-8:15pm
For more information contact: sophia.Global.Action@gmail.com
Sophia University, Yotsuya Campus, Bldg. 6, Room 307
Free!
Panel Presentations by nonprofit leaders followed by open discussion.

Sophia University, Institute of Comparative Culture events  http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/

Venue: Sophia University, Bldg. 10, 3F, Rm 301
Language: English / No registration necessary

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAPAN CAMPUS ICAS
  • OPPORTUNITIES

Fellowship in the US

Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative (JWLI) 
JWLI offers an executive leadership development program that transforms Japanese women to be action-oriented leaders with confidence to lead, skills and knowledge to manage, and a plan to make social change in Japan.
【Program Dates】October 9, 2018 - November 2, 2018 (tentative)
【Application Info】 Online application will close at 9pm on July 15, 2018 (EST) . Click here for online application form!
  • Clear vision for social change in Japan
  • 5+ years work experience
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Passionate, action-oriented mindset
  • Interest to learn about leadership and management in American non-profit organizations and social communities

Volunteer Opportunities in July

Second Harvest Japan needs volunteers and summer interns!
Second Harvest Japan has volunteering opportunities Monday through Saturday. There are a wide range of needs and opportunities for you to use your skills and develop new ones. Find out more online and register to be a 2HJ volunteer at www.2hj.org
If you are a student you can also intern at Second Harvest Japan over the summer holidays. If interested, please send an email to charles@2hj.org”

TELL is looking for volunteers for the Tower Climb!
The climb will be held on Sunday, September 9th, at 7;30 a.m. and TELL needs volunteers to help preparing the event throughout the summer and on the big day!

TELL has partnered with one of Tokyo’s most iconic structures, Tokyo Tower, to offer an exciting opportunity that will challenge your endurance. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and people all around the globe will be walking, marching or running to “take a step” to remove stigmas around mental health. For more information: http://telltowerclimb.com/
Please contact Blake at event@telljp.com for more information or to volunteer.

Applications for the Fall 2018 Lifeline Support Worker training are now open! Please see the TELL website for more details (https://telljp.com/lifeline/pctraining/) or contact Jane at training@telljp.com to be a part of this exciting opportunity!
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/
Community Theater & Arts News
Tokyo International Players
http://tokyoplayers.org

Yokohama Theatre Group
http://ytg.jp

Tokyo Sinfonia
Misaki Morino (soprano) champagne concert  ~ Hakuju Hall, July 11
Spanish Serenade dinner-concert ~ FCCJ, August 10
tickets@tokyosinfonia.comTickets/Information - Sinfonia direct
More Information http://www.tokyosinfonia.com

Tokyo Poetry Journal v6 (TPJ6) launch
Saturday, July 21, 7:00-10:00pmLocation: Nagatacho Grid
...with a special section on that "business of human rehabilitation" where "the dancer tries in vain to find his feet", where they "pluck the darkness from their own flesh"....
What awaits at the other end of this ransom note... TPJ 6... with a special section on butoh x poetry...
For further info:  https://www.facebook.com/events/168045517199914/


Networking events
First Tuesday
Tuesday July 3, 2018 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Tuesday is a bilingual networking forum for start-ups, their mentors, investors and strategic advisers, held every first Tuesday of the month.
Location:  The 1/3rd Cafe & Bar
Cost: ¥2000
The ticket includes 1 free drink and light meal.
Tickets https://peatix.com/sales/event/394522/tickets
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/552743478455196/

“Mediterranean Night" co-hosted by the Spanish Chamber and the Greek Chamber.
Tuesday July 10, 7:00-9:00

As members of the EU, facing the same sea, Italy, Spain and Greece share an incredible amount of history, character and relationships. Mediterranean Night 2018 will feature authentic Spanish food pared with Greek and Italian wines to give you that Mediterranean summer feeling! You just might be ready for a summer holiday afterwards!
Location: Bikini TAPA, Shibuya Mark City 4F, Dogenzaka 1-12-5, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Fee: ICCJ/SpCCJ/GrCCJ Members 5.000 JPY , Others 8.000 JPY
Registration/Cancellation deadline: July 3, 2018 (Tue), 18:00
For further info: projects@iccj.or.jp
Register here: https://goo.gl/VJ3ZKE

Sightseeing Tour in English at Ueno Park Sat July 14 10am-12noon Join a monthly tour of the Ueno park area in English. This is organized by
People's Educational And CulturalExchange(PEACE),which promotes international understanding and intercultural communication through English. PEACE brings together people from all over the world for workshops, social events and interpersonal exchanges.
Location: Ueno Park For further info: https://www.facebook.com/events/145978446103653
Advocacy Resources
#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/

There are many things you can do and The Action Network has free online tools you can use: https://actionnetwork.org

DAJ Speakeasy and Write-Your-Reps  on the 2nd Thursday of every month
7:30 - 9:30pm, at the Aldgate Pub in Shibuya.

Join us for food, drink, conversation and writing to our representatives to make your voice heard in D.C.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/2457166797841925/?event_time_id=2457166821175256
For more information on future events please be sure to check out updates posted online:
The DAJ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/demsabroadjapan/
The DAJ events page http://www.democratsabroad.org/jp_events
We are moving towards other actions and need everyone to join the struggle against injustice.  #gimme20min today and everyday - I truly believe you can change the world with 20 minutes of concrete action each day day.
 
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