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
Share information on nonprofit NGO events by writing to TokyoCommunityEvents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
February 2008 events:
Sunday February 14, 2008
Application deadline:submitting your Artwork ARTicle 9 Festa vol.3
Theme: Anything to promote Peace and Environment
Mail to:3-13-1-B1F, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075
Peace Boat Center Tokyo"ARTcle 9 Project Team"
Tomomi Kondo (MS)TEL:03-3362-6307 FAX:03-3362-6308
Please send your contact details to parties4peace@gmail.comand they will send you more details shortly.
February 15-17, 2008
WELL (Women Educators and Language Learners) annual retreat
Location: National Women's Education Center, near Musashi-Ranzan station (1 hour north of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, via the Tobu Tojo line).
To register contact Michele Steele: psisnowar@ybb.ne.jp
Check the website for program and registration details http: http://welljapan.org/application.html.
Monday Feb 18 7:30 -11:00
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
NGO talk: 8:00 - 8:30 pm
Featuring Akiko Mera from Oxfam
"Want a challenge? Join us for Oxfam Trailwalker"
Entry: 1000 yen, students free. Please buy 1 drink. Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
Wednesday Feb 20, 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.
We are still looking for coordinators and volunteers to help with drinks, food, sponsors, raffle prizes, pr and outreach etc.
To get details on the meeting and the event contact Sarajean at rose.ito at gmail.com
Friday Feb 22 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon for nonprofit and NGO leadersCost: pay as you go.Location: Fujimama's Restaurant, HarajukuContact skillsbuild@gmail.com before Feb 19 to join.
Saturday February 23 2:00-6:00
Peace Symposium (in Japanese)
Location: Yurakucho Asahi Square, Yurakucho Murillon 11FMap: http://www.asahi-hall.jp/yurakucho/access/index.html
Fee: 1000yen
For more information please contact office@peacedepot.org
Organized by Peace Depot: http://www.peacedepot.org/
Sunday February 24 18:30
ARTicle 9 Festa vol.3 /span>peace x art = eARTh・/span>Venue: Shimokitazawa Alley Hall2-24-8, Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, TokyoShimokitazawa Alley Building 3F**3 minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station
Feb 29 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Info session Nonprofit NGO for funding applicants
Summer Fun+draising event (see Feb 22) will be soliciting applications before selecting which groups to fund.
Applying organizations should be Japan-based and tackle issues facing vulnerable populations in Japan.
After Feb 15, get event and application details by writing to rose.ito at gmail.com
March events
Thursday March 6
Application deadline - Summer Fun+draising event (see Feb 22)
After Feb 15, get event and application details by writing to rose.ito at gmail.com
Monday March 17 7:30 -11:00
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
NGO talk: 7:30 - 8:00
Speaker TBA
Entry: 1000 yen, students free. Please buy 1 drink. Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
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!
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 Parade
Starting point: Shiba Park
Organized by WORLD PEACE NOW http://www.worldpeacenow.jp/
Social change opps
Japan Iraq Medical Network (JIM-Net) sponsors Valentines Day fundraiser for Iraqi children with cancer. Each Valentine's Day pack costs 500 yen, of which 400 yen will be donated to cover the cost of one day's worth of medicine for a sick Iraqi child.
Contact the Japan-Iraq Medical Network (JIM-Net) by phone, FAX or e-mail with the number of packs you would like to order (500 yen each) along with your contact infoand mailing address
For more information contact JIM-Net Phone: 042-496-7739 (orders accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) FAX: 0263-46-6229 E-mail: 08campaign@jim-net.net
Also see their site for a downloadable registration form:
http://www.jim-net.net/notice/08/08campaign02.html
NEWS and NOTES:
Did you know that you could help save the environment and donate to charity everyday for FREE, with only a couple of clicks today? All you have to do is use Givle.com instead! It's powered by Google so you get the same results. It has a black background which saves power and it donates 100% of revenue to charity! Click the link and set it to your homepage now. Want to make a Real difference? All you have to do is click on this link: http://digg.com/tech_news/Givle_com_Like_Blackle_with_Charitable_Giving_Beta
Internships:
UNHCR Internship - Refugee film Festival is looking for interns, full and part-time, mid of January to late July. Email Kirill Konin for details KONIN@unhcr.org
SHARE is looking for 7 interns to start in April, working 2 full days per week for one year. They will be holding two information sessions (in Japanese) on Feb 1. (2 event interns, 2 pr and communications interns, 1 membership services intern and 2 interns for the domestic health service program)SHARE is also co-sponsoring an intern info session with Oxfam, JVA, Ban Landmines campaign Japan on Feb 9. location: Maruko bldg in the Ueno area.Get more details: http://share.or.jp/staff/#intern, http://share.or.jp/event/#shareintern
Application deadline:submitting your Artwork ARTicle 9 Festa vol.3
Theme: Anything to promote Peace and Environment
Mail to:3-13-1-B1F, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075
Peace Boat Center Tokyo"ARTcle 9 Project Team"
Tomomi Kondo (MS)TEL:03-3362-6307 FAX:03-3362-6308
Please send your contact details to parties4peace@gmail.comand they will send you more details shortly.
February 15-17, 2008
WELL (Women Educators and Language Learners) annual retreat
Location: National Women's Education Center, near Musashi-Ranzan station (1 hour north of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, via the Tobu Tojo line).
To register contact Michele Steele: psisnowar@ybb.ne.jp
Check the website for program and registration details http: http://welljapan.org/application.html.
Monday Feb 18 7:30 -11:00
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
NGO talk: 8:00 - 8:30 pm
Featuring Akiko Mera from Oxfam
"Want a challenge? Join us for Oxfam Trailwalker"
Entry: 1000 yen, students free. Please buy 1 drink. Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
Wednesday Feb 20, 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.
We are still looking for coordinators and volunteers to help with drinks, food, sponsors, raffle prizes, pr and outreach etc.
To get details on the meeting and the event contact Sarajean at rose.ito at gmail.com
Friday Feb 22 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon for nonprofit and NGO leadersCost: pay as you go.Location: Fujimama's Restaurant, HarajukuContact skillsbuild@gmail.com before Feb 19 to join.
Saturday February 23 2:00-6:00
Peace Symposium (in Japanese)
Location: Yurakucho Asahi Square, Yurakucho Murillon 11FMap: http://www.asahi-hall.jp/yurakucho/access/index.html
Fee: 1000yen
For more information please contact office@peacedepot.org
Organized by Peace Depot: http://www.peacedepot.org/
Sunday February 24 18:30
ARTicle 9 Festa vol.3 /span>peace x art = eARTh・/span>Venue: Shimokitazawa Alley Hall2-24-8, Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, TokyoShimokitazawa Alley Building 3F**3 minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station
Feb 29 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Info session Nonprofit NGO for funding applicants
Summer Fun+draising event (see Feb 22) will be soliciting applications before selecting which groups to fund.
Applying organizations should be Japan-based and tackle issues facing vulnerable populations in Japan.
After Feb 15, get event and application details by writing to rose.ito at gmail.com
March events
Thursday March 6
Application deadline - Summer Fun+draising event (see Feb 22)
After Feb 15, get event and application details by writing to rose.ito at gmail.com
Monday March 17 7:30 -11:00
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
NGO talk: 7:30 - 8:00
Speaker TBA
Entry: 1000 yen, students free. Please buy 1 drink. Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
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!
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 Parade
Starting point: Shiba Park
Organized by WORLD PEACE NOW http://www.worldpeacenow.jp/
Social change opps
Japan Iraq Medical Network (JIM-Net) sponsors Valentines Day fundraiser for Iraqi children with cancer. Each Valentine's Day pack costs 500 yen, of which 400 yen will be donated to cover the cost of one day's worth of medicine for a sick Iraqi child.
Contact the Japan-Iraq Medical Network (JIM-Net) by phone, FAX or e-mail with the number of packs you would like to order (500 yen each) along with your contact infoand mailing address
For more information contact JIM-Net Phone: 042-496-7739 (orders accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) FAX: 0263-46-6229 E-mail: 08campaign@jim-net.net
Also see their site for a downloadable registration form:
http://www.jim-net.net/notice/08/08campaign02.html
NEWS and NOTES:
Did you know that you could help save the environment and donate to charity everyday for FREE, with only a couple of clicks today? All you have to do is use Givle.com instead! It's powered by Google so you get the same results. It has a black background which saves power and it donates 100% of revenue to charity! Click the link and set it to your homepage now. Want to make a Real difference? All you have to do is click on this link: http://digg.com/tech_news/Givle_com_Like_Blackle_with_Charitable_Giving_Beta
Internships:
UNHCR Internship - Refugee film Festival is looking for interns, full and part-time, mid of January to late July. Email Kirill Konin for details KONIN@unhcr.org
SHARE is looking for 7 interns to start in April, working 2 full days per week for one year. They will be holding two information sessions (in Japanese) on Feb 1. (2 event interns, 2 pr and communications interns, 1 membership services intern and 2 interns for the domestic health service program)SHARE is also co-sponsoring an intern info session with Oxfam, JVA, Ban Landmines campaign Japan on Feb 9. location: Maruko bldg in the Ueno area.Get more details: http://share.or.jp/staff/#intern, http://share.or.jp/event/#shareintern
Thursday, January 10, 2008
January 2008 listings
Saturday, January 12, 10-12:00
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House
Location and Venue access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/index.html
For more information contact: call (03-5441-9864) or e-mail (conted@tuj.ac.jp)
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/cont-ed/index.html
Saturday to Monday January 12 -14th
"THE LAST CHRISTMAS" preformance
Location: Woody Theatre, Nakameguro –
Tickets 3600Y – 4500Y
To reserve contact: tickets@newworldstheatre.com
For more info: http://www.newworldstheatre.com/tickets.html
Saturday & Sunday January 12 & 13
ALPINE TECH FEST @ Alpine Lodge, Minakami
Accommodation for over 40 people
Location: Alpine Lodge Minakami http://www.lodge.canyons.jp/
Address: Gunma-ken, Tone-gun, Minakami-machi, Yubiso 45
Package cost: roundtrip bus + party + 2 nights accommodation + 2 day lift pass = 20,000 yen
BOOK by JAN 8th!
For more information, contact: parties4peace@gmail.com
Organised by Parties 4 Peace.
Tuesday, January 15, 6:30-8:30
About the Japan Bar Association's report on the ICCPR (in Japanese)
Location: IMADR/IMADR-JC Office
Access: Minato-ku Roppongi 3-5-11, Matsumoto Osamu Ichiro Commemoration Hall Basement, http://www.imadr.org/japan/about.html#accessmap
Cost: 800yen
Organized by: Japan Bar Association, IMADR,
http://www.imadr.org/, International Human Rights NGO network
Registration required: imadris@imadr.org
Saturday, January 19, 1:00 ~ 2:00
Volunteer Guidance Session - In Japanese
Location: IMADR/IMADR-JC Office
Access: Minato-ku Roppongi 3-5-11, Matsumoto Osamu Ichiro Commemoration Hall Basement, http://www.imadr.org/japan/about.html#accessmap
Cost: No Charge
Organized by: IMADR, http://www.imadr.org/
Monday, January 21, 7:30- 10:30
Biz Nite monthly Networking event series includes a vibrant NPO Nite component (speaker TBA)
Entry: 1000 yen, students free. Please buy 1 drink. Food menu available.
Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
Access: From Roppongi Station Exit #6 walk away from Roppongi Crossing in Tameike Sanno direction until the first traffic signal. Cross the street (Mikawadai Park on the far corner) turn left. 57 is first B1 entrance by the park, a white building with a small black sign. 4-2-35 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
For details, visit: http://www.stereojapan.com/
Tuesday January 22, 6:20-8:30
""Health and Human rights" workshop - In Japanese
first in a series of G8 NGO Forum preparation workshops (first workshop)
Location PIC Tokyo, World Bank information center (closest stations – Uchisaiwaicho & Kasumigaseki)
To register or for more information: ptokyo@worldbank.org Tel:03-3597-6650
Friday January 25, 6:00-9:00
Children Rights center 15th anniversary symposium
For details: http://www.jicrc.org/pc/event/index.html#e20070125
To sign up send your contact information: FAXÅF 03-5817-3980, E-mailÅF info@jicrc.org
Saturday, January 26, 10:30-12noon
PSC introductory and 2008 event planning meeting
Planning for 2008 - you can get involved.
Location: Tully's, in front of Yoyogi Station North Exit
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com for more details
Saturday, January 26, 5:00 - 7:30
Japanese Americans Citizens League New Year's Party
*Includes All-You-Can-Drink plus diverse menu
VENUE: Irodori Restaurant (specializes in chicken)
Qiz Bldg 2F, 4-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 5795-0077
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: JR Ebisu (Yamanote Line) – East Exit, 1 minute from the station. 2nd Floor
EVENT FEE: Members: JPY 3,000 / Guests: JPY 3,500 / Children: (price pending).
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 16th (by 6PM).
REGISTRATION and event detials: Please register at
http://www.jacljapanchapter.org/
Social Change opportunities
February - Telephone Counselors Training Program
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is accepting applications for the Telephone Counselors Training Program that starts in February 2008. No prior counseling experience is needed as this course provides training in the skills required for this role. This is a great opportunity for members of the English speaking community to take part in meaningful work that is both challenging and rewarding. Applicants must be fluent in English and over 21. For information and application forms, visit our website http://www.telljp.com/, email lls.assist@telljp.com or call 03-3498-0246.
Third edition of UNHCR Refugee Film Festival, June 20-27, in Tokyo will bring a new selection of films with compelling stories of refugees around the world. Refugee Film Festival 2008 offers a special in-house film screening at your company/organization. We bring a film (whole program is 70 min), you give a chance to your colleagues to learn about the UN and refugee situation through some of the best socially-conscious cinema available in Japan. Offer is limited. Email for more info. Kirill Konin < KONIN@unhcr.org>
http://www.refugeefilm.org/, http://www.humanrightsfilmnetwork.org
Internships:
UNHCR Internship - RFF is looking for interns, full and part-time, mid of January to late July. Email for more info. Kirill Konin <KONIN@unhcr.org>
SHARE is looking for 7 interns to start in April, working 2 full days per week for one year. They will be holding two information sessions (in Japanese) on Feb 1. (2 event interns, 2 pr and communications interns, 1 membership services intern and 2 interns for the domestic health service program)
SHARE is also co-sponsoring an intern info session with Oxfam, JVA, Ban Landmines campaign Japan on Feb 9. location: Maruko bldg in the Ueno area.
Get more details: http://share.or.jp/staff/#intern , http://share.or.jp/event/#shareintern
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House
Location and Venue access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite
For more information contact: call (03-5441-9864) or e-mail (conted@tuj.ac.jp)
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite
Saturday to Monday January 12 -14th
"THE LAST CHRISTMAS" preformance
Location: Woody Theatre, Nakameguro –
Tickets 3600Y – 4500Y
To reserve contact: tickets@newworldstheatre.com
For more info: http://www.newworldstheatre
Saturday & Sunday January 12 & 13
ALPINE TECH FEST @ Alpine Lodge, Minakami
Accommodation for over 40 people
Location: Alpine Lodge Minakami http://www.lodge.canyons.jp/
Address: Gunma-ken, Tone-gun, Minakami-machi, Yubiso 45
Package cost: roundtrip bus + party + 2 nights accommodation + 2 day lift pass = 20,000 yen
BOOK by JAN 8th!
For more information, contact: parties4peace@gmail.com
Organised by Parties 4 Peace.
Tuesday, January 15, 6:30-8:30
About the Japan Bar Association's report on the ICCPR (in Japanese)
Location: IMADR/IMADR-JC Office
Access: Minato-ku Roppongi 3-5-11, Matsumoto Osamu Ichiro Commemoration Hall Basement, http://www.imadr.org/japan
Cost: 800yen
Organized by: Japan Bar Association, IMADR,
http://www.imadr.org/, International Human Rights NGO network
Registration required: imadris@imadr.org
Saturday, January 19, 1:00 ~ 2:00
Volunteer Guidance Session - In Japanese
Location: IMADR/IMADR-JC Office
Access: Minato-ku Roppongi 3-5-11, Matsumoto Osamu Ichiro Commemoration Hall Basement, http://www.imadr.org/japan
Cost: No Charge
Organized by: IMADR, http://www.imadr.org/
Monday, January 21, 7:30- 10:30
Biz Nite monthly Networking event series includes a vibrant NPO Nite component (speaker TBA)
Entry: 1000 yen, students free. Please buy 1 drink. Food menu available.
Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
Access: From Roppongi Station Exit #6 walk away from Roppongi Crossing in Tameike Sanno direction until the first traffic signal. Cross the street (Mikawadai Park on the far corner) turn left. 57 is first B1 entrance by the park, a white building with a small black sign. 4-2-35 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
For details, visit: http://www.stereojapan.com/
Tuesday January 22, 6:20-8:30
""Health and Human rights" workshop - In Japanese
first in a series of G8 NGO Forum preparation workshops (first workshop)
Location PIC Tokyo, World Bank information center (closest stations – Uchisaiwaicho & Kasumigaseki)
To register or for more information: ptokyo@worldbank.org Tel:03-3597-6650
Friday January 25, 6:00-9:00
Children Rights center 15th anniversary symposium
For details: http://www.jicrc.org/pc/event
To sign up send your contact information: FAXÅF 03-5817-3980, E-mailÅF info@jicrc.org
Saturday, January 26, 10:30-12noon
PSC introductory and 2008 event planning meeting
Planning for 2008 - you can get involved.
Location: Tully's, in front of Yoyogi Station North Exit
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com for more details
Saturday, January 26, 5:00 - 7:30
Japanese Americans Citizens League New Year's Party
*Includes All-You-Can-Drink plus diverse menu
VENUE: Irodori Restaurant (specializes in chicken)
Qiz Bldg 2F, 4-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 5795-0077
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: JR Ebisu (Yamanote Line) – East Exit, 1 minute from the station. 2nd Floor
EVENT FEE: Members: JPY 3,000 / Guests: JPY 3,500 / Children: (price pending).
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 16th (by 6PM).
REGISTRATION and event detials: Please register at
http://www.jacljapanchapter.org/
Social Change opportunities
February - Telephone Counselors Training Program
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is accepting applications for the Telephone Counselors Training Program that starts in February 2008. No prior counseling experience is needed as this course provides training in the skills required for this role. This is a great opportunity for members of the English speaking community to take part in meaningful work that is both challenging and rewarding. Applicants must be fluent in English and over 21. For information and application forms, visit our website http://www.telljp.com/, email lls.assist@telljp.com or call 03-3498-0246.
Third edition of UNHCR Refugee Film Festival, June 20-27, in Tokyo will bring a new selection of films with compelling stories of refugees around the world. Refugee Film Festival 2008 offers a special in-house film screening at your company/organization. We bring a film (whole program is 70 min), you give a chance to your colleagues to learn about the UN and refugee situation through some of the best socially-conscious cinema available in Japan. Offer is limited. Email for more info. Kirill Konin < KONIN@unhcr.org>
http://www.refugeefilm.org/, http://www.humanrightsfilmnetwo
Internships:
UNHCR Internship - RFF is looking for interns, full and part-time, mid of January to late July. Email for more info. Kirill Konin <KONIN@unhcr.org>
SHARE is looking for 7 interns to start in April, working 2 full days per week for one year. They will be holding two information sessions (in Japanese) on Feb 1. (2 event interns, 2 pr and communications interns, 1 membership services intern and 2 interns for the domestic health service program)
SHARE is also co-sponsoring an intern info session with Oxfam, JVA, Ban Landmines campaign Japan on Feb 9. location: Maruko bldg in the Ueno area.
Get more details: http://share.or.jp/staff/
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