Iraq Today: Conversation With Two Iraqi Women Doctors
Location: Bunkyo Kumin Center (Meeting Room #2A) 4-15-14 Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Access: Toei Subway Kasuga station (just in front of exit A2), Eidan Subway
Korakuen station (3 minute walk)JR Suidobashi station (13 minute walk)
Fee: 500 yen
Event sponsored by: Iraq Hope Network, NPO Peace On, Japan-Iraq Medical
Network Campaign for Abolition of Depleted Uranium Japan
For more info please contact 03-3823-5508 or visit
<http://www.iraq-hope.net/>www.iraq-hope.net/
Sunday, February 4, 6:00pm
JEN fundraising concert - Chorus, Jazz, Pop, Bossa, A Cappella.
The place is small and cozy live house (not a concert hall !).
For event details visit the JEN site
<http://jenhp.cocolog-nifty.com
.cocolog-nifty.com/supporter/cat4553101
Sunday, February 4, 8:20 am
Friends of the Earth hike to Hodo-san (Chichibu). Meet at the front end of
Platform
7 for the Seibu Ikebukuro Line at Seibu Ikebukuro Station at 8:20 a.m.
More info at
<<http://www.FoEJapan.org>http://www.FoEJapan.org >.
Sunday, February 4, 2007, 8:40am/9:20am
Volunteer Experience
Meet at 9:20AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo station
(TamaDobutsukoen)(Cancelled in case of rain)
Take the 8:40AM Keio Line express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving
at 9:11AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Line train, leaving Takahatafudo
at 9:16 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu
Thursday February 8, 10:30-12noon
AIDS Activism and programming in Africa
Talk by Dr. Eric van Praag and Dr. Elizabeth Marum (CDC)
Location - Maruko Bldg 2F meeting room
Access <http://www.ajf.gr.jp/map.html> http://www.ajf.gr.jp/map.html
For more information and to sign up send your name and contact details to
Free!
Max no of people 15
Sponsored by Africa Japan Forum
Friday February 9 Doors open at 18:30 / Show starts at 19：00
FTCJ Charity Concert～Childlike INaSENSE / Une Voix a Suivre～
Benefiting needy children rescued from poverty or conflict situations in
India and Philippines.
Location Canadian Embassy B2 Theatre
Access - Aoyama-Itchome Station, 3 minutes walking from the exit 4
Fee: Adults/2,500yen, University Students/1,500yen
For more information contact
charicon.ftcj@gmail.com with name, the number of tickets, and your email
address
Sponsored by The Embassy of Canada and Free The Children Japan (FTCJ)
<http://www.ftcj.com/>http://www.ftcj.com/
<http://www.canadanet.or.jp/p_c
_c/music_ftc.shtml
Saturday, February 10, 2:00-5:30
Treasure of our Community"Presentation
The World School Network (WSN) International Children Environmental
Conference will be held on February 10 with participation of the students
from Kenya, Korea, Israel, Palestine and Japan to meet face-to-face, share
the results of their community efforts and further develop their activities
thereafter.
Location JICA Hiroo, 4-2-24, Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
For more information NPO ECOPLUS TEL: 03 -5294-1441 FAX: 03-5294-1442
Sponsored by NPO ECOPLUS, Japan Foundation, Nihon Koa Omoiyari Fund
Saturday, February 10, doors open at 6:30
Tokyo International Singers concert
* With the Tokyo New City Orchestra and our tenor soloist is Dominique
Moralez, a tenor who has sung four years with the Paris Opera
Location Suginami Koukaidou in Ogikubo
Fee: 3000yen
For more information visit <http://www.Tokyosingers.org>www.Tokyosingers.org
Sponsored by Tokyo International Singers
Sunday, February 11, 2007, 4pm
Spring Film & Discussion
"Social Genocide", a film by Fernando Solanos documenting the destruction
of Argentinaユs&amp;#39; economy by an elected "capitalist democracy"
<http://www.mongrelmedia.com
ia.com/films/SocialGenocide
Location: at Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa
Access - call 03-3411-6774 for directions on the day, from the South Exit
of the station.
Sunday, February 11, 2007, 14:30 - 16:30
RBR concert series - Gypsy Connection - Dance & Music of Flamenco
Charito Dance, Kayoko Fukuda Song, Norihiro Takahashi Guitar & Yuji Abe
Guitar & Sita
Location: The New Center for Creative Arts 1-5-15 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku
(Just across from the Korean Embassy)
Concert Fee: 2,000yen General Public, Advanced Payment / 1,500yen RBR Adult
Member (1,000yen Child), Advanced Payment / 2,500yen at the door/includes a
complimentary glass of wine or soda
For more information visit <http://www.rbr-art.com>http://www.rbr-art.com
or call) 5475-6171
Saturday February 10, 10:00-3:30pm Sunday February 11, 10:00-5:30pm
Saturday February 17, 11:00-6:00pm Sunday February 18, 10:00-5:30pm
Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution: A Holistic Approach
Instructor: Janet Gerson * workshop will explore conflict approaches and
processes in relation to violence, peace, and social change.
For more information contact Michele Milner at
Or FAX: 03-3221-9773
Sponsored by Teachers College, Columbia University
Sunday, February 11, hike starts 10:35 am
Chiba Special Hiking Course 3 hour hike
Location and meeting places - Hamakanaya Station Ticket Gate 10:35
Shinjuku 7:52am, from Ochanomizu 8:01am, From Chiba 8:55
Fee: transport cost 1890yen
For more information
Sponsored by
Feb 14 Valentines Day!
Be sure to give your partner, girlfriend boyfriend sweetheart or unrequited
love only fair trade chocolates.
Can be bought People Tree Fair Trade stores in Harajuku/Aoyama and
Jyugaoka stores. <http://www.peopletree.co.jp
http://www.peopletree.co.jp
Friday, February 16 - Sunday, February 18
Annual conference/retreat of WELL (Women Educators and Language Learners)
Workshops on language, feminism, global issues; learn, relax and network
with other women. All events are bilingual.
One-day registration yen2000 (yen1000 for students)
Location: National Women's Education Center
Musashi-Ranzan, Saitama (one hour north of Ikebukuro station on the
Tobu Tojo line)
For program and site details, visit our website:
<http://www.welljapan.org>www.welljapan.org
For more information, contact Kathy Riley
<
Saturday, February 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FAIR TRADE Chocolate (and wine) PARTY!
1000yen or 350yen for those who bring along fair trade chocolate to share
with all.
Details to be sent to all who pre-register.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: contact
SPONSORED BY: People for Social Change
Saturday, February 17, 6:45 - 10:00
FAIR TRADE Presentation & Charity Party at Jambo International Center
(Takadanobaba)
Fee: ￥1000 plus bring your own snacks/drinks
For more information
Sponsored by JAMBO
* Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Green Belt Movement (an
organization in Kenya which works with reforestation and community
development). The other half of the proceeds will go to help another fair
trade group.
Sunday, February 18, 10am
YUGAWARA HIKING EVENT - Plum Park - Mt. Shiroyama (563M) (Average Course)
4.5 hour hike
Access and meet at Yugawara Station's ticket gate at10:00AM or at on
the front of the Tokaido Line platform at Shinagawa Station at 8:25AM
Fee: 500 yen bring your own beverages and lunch box
For more information
We will go to a Hot Springs after the hike, please bring a change of
clothes and a towel!
Sunday, February 18 8:20 am
Friends of the Earth hike to Takayama-fudo / Kuroyama-spa (Okumusashi). Meet
at the front end of Platform 5 for the Seibu Ikebukuro Line at Seibu Ikebukuro
Station at 8:20 a.m. More info at
<<http://www.FoEJapan.org>http://www.FoEJapan.org>.
Saturday, February 24, 9:00 - LATE
ALPINE TECH FEST vol. 2 @ Alpine Lodge, Minakami
Featuring DJs Makio (Splift), H (Splift / NZ), Mike Mckenna (Discoscience /
UK ) Carlos Gibbs (Redbox / San Francisco), Shinbo (Splift)
Location: Alpine Lodge Minakami
Address: Gunma-ken, Tone-gun, Minakami-machi, Yubiso 45
Costs: ski costs depend on package
Fee: 2000 yen (1,000 yen discount if booked with accommodation)
Limited to 40 people
For more information email
bookings/reservations
Saturday, February 24, 6:30-9:30pm
The Shinjuku International Friendship Party
Location NishiShinjuku Hotel Rooftop Terrace
Fee: JAMBO members, the cost is Y3,000 w/reservation or Y3,500 if you go
directly without making a reservation).
* Y1,500 of your admission fee will be donated to the Green Belt Movement
For more information or reserve a spot contact David at
Phone (03-5996-3687) by February 23
Sponsored by JAMBO
Sunday, February 25, 11:00am
TAMAGAWA/TODOROKI GORGE HIKE & CLEAN-UP
Short easy hike - anyone can join
Meet at 11:00AM at Todoroki station (on the Oimachi (Tokyu) Line two stops
from Futago-Tamagawaen Station) ticket gate.
Fee: none
For more information contact David 03-5996-3687,
Sponsored by JAMBO
Job opportunities (3)
Clinical Director - TELL Community Counseling Services
(Part-time or full-time availability)
The Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) Community Counseling Services Clinical
Director has overall responsibility for TELL'S face to face counseling
services division.
The successful candidate must possess a professional advanced degree in an
area of mental health ( e.g., MD in psychiatry, PhD in Clinical Psychology
or MSW in social work) and must be currently licensed or certified by a
professional board. A minimum of 5 years experience in the delivery of
mental health services to a range of individuals is required. Leadership
and management skills and experience are also required. Part-time schedule
salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked. Please send your resume
and contact information to Dr. Kathleen Pike at
Counselor - TELL Community Counseling Services
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) Community Counseling Services is hiring a
licensed counselor. It is a part-time position, with 1-year contract with
opportunity for renewal. Candidates must be fluent in English, and have
graduate degree and foreign licence/credential. Please send your resume
and your contact information to Jennifer Bleak, M.D. at
Marine Stewardship Council Programme Director - Japan
Deadline for applications is Thursday February 8th
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a groundbreaking internationally
recognised fisheries certification and eco-labelling organisation whose
mission is to contribute to reversing the decline in global fish stocks by
identifying and promoting the best environmental seafood choices.
With offices in London, Sydney and Seattle we are now seeking an outstanding
individual to lead and develop MSC's presence in Japan. This new and
exciting role, reporting to MSC's Asia Pacific Regional Director, will be
responsible for engaging with Government, the commercial sector (from
harvest, through processing to retail and ultimately food service), consumer
organisations and the non-government sector to promote awareness of the MSC
programme. Outreach activities will be specifically targeted at engaging
with and encouraging new Japanese fisheries into the third party assessment
process and similarly, to encourage retail and foodservice sector
commitments to sourcing MSC certified and labelled seafood.
This is an exciting, demanding role offering enormous potential to the
right person to make a contribution towards the delivery of our mission. A
detailed job description and details on how to apply for this are available
on MSC's web site ( <http://www.msc.org>www.msc.org) and on our
dedicated Japanese web site (<http://www.msc.org/jp/>www.msc.org/jp/).
The deadline for applications is Thursday February 8th and short listed
candidates will be notified by Wednesday February 14th. First and second
interviews will take place in Tokyo over the period February 19th-22nd.
Permanent contract, attractive salary & benefits package depending upon
experience.
Amy Williams
Commercial Manager, Marine Stewardship Council
Direct Dial: + 44 (0) 20 7811 3306
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7811 3301
Social Change Opportunities
Telephone Counselors Training Program
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is accepting applications for the Telephone
Counselors Training Program that starts in early February 2007. 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>www.telljp.com, email
JEN Snow busters - volunteers needed to help in Niigata!
Homestay meals included in 6,000 yen fee
Dates needed - February 9-11 and February 16-18
For details contact JEN (formerly Japan Emergency NGOs) by E-mail:
For details visit: <http://www.jen-npo.org/partici
http://www.jen-npo.org/partici
Japan Iraq Medical Network (JIM-Net) Valentine's Day fundraiser for Iraqi
children with cancer
Each Valentine's Day pack costs 500yen, of which 400yen will be donated to
cover the cost of one day's worth of medicine for a sick Iraqi child. Each
pack includes five almonds covered with Hokkaido chocolate (flavors include
milk chocolate, white chocolate and cocoa), as well as one picture drawn by
an Iraqi child with cancer. (Images available on the JIM-Net homepage
<http://www.jim-net.net/notice
/notice/07vt_wd/07vt002en.html)
To place your order, please contact the Japan-Iraq Medical Network
(JIM-Net) by phone, FAX or e-mail with the number of packs and the picture
title(s) you would like to order.
JIM-Net contact information:
Phone: 0263-46-4218 (orders accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
FAX: 0263-46-6229
E-mail:info-jim@jim-net.net>info-jim@jim-net.net
You can also pick up the packs and make payment directly to JIM-Net:
c/o Japan Volunteer Center, 6F Maruko Bldg., 1-20-6 Higashiueno, Taito-ku,
Tokyo 110-8605 (5 minutes' walk from JR Okachimachi or Ueno station)
TEL: (81) 3-3834-2388
FAX: (81) 3-3835-0519
E-mail:info@ngo-jvc.net> info@ngo-jvc.net
URL:
<http://www.jim-net.net/index.htm >http://www.jim-net.net/index.htm （JIM-Net
j<http://www.ngo-jvc.net/>http://www.ngo-jvc.net/ (JVC)
Peace Boat needs your books!
"Eritrea... where's that?" You may be wondering ...STACEY PSC volunteer
will be going to in the next few months while volunteer teaching on the
Peaceboat's 56th voyage.
One of the projects that is being organised for the voyage leaving on the
25th February, is the collection of English Textbooks (of any level) to a
community group in Eritrea so that they have some resources with which
people can organise lessons or teach themselves English. So hereユs a good
chance to do a bit of spring cleaning and get rid of those old english
texts you donユt use anymore...if you have any textbooks, flash cards,
games or materials or know of anyone who might, could you email STACEY (
bellywomahn@hotmail.com>bellywomahn@hotmail.com) and we can arrange
a way to get them on the boat.
The Darfur Wall
<http://darfurwall.org/about>http://darfurwall.org/about
400,000 numbers cover The Darfur Wall. Each represents a person killed in
Darfur. By donating $1 or more you can light a Number< <http://darfurwall.org/random_number >http://darfurwall.org/random_number >,
turning it from dark gray to brilliant white. As we light the wall, we
acknowledge the importance of each life lost, cast light upon a tragedy too
many have ignored, and overcome one barrier to peace.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from The Darfur Wall are donated, in
equal parts, to four organizations:
- Doctors Without Borders
<http://doctorswithoutborders.org/ >http://doctorswithoutborders.org/
- Save the Children <http://savethechildren.org/>http://savethechildren.org/
- Save Darfur <http://savedarfur.org/>http://savedarfur.org/
- Sudan Aid Fund / Eric Reeves <http://www.sudanreeves.org/>
http://www.sudanreeves.org/
(JIM-Net) by phone, FAX or e-mail with the number of packs and the picture
title(s) you would like to order.
JIM-Net contact information:
Phone: 0263-46-4218 (orders accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
FAX: 0263-46-6229
E-mail:
You can also pick up the packs and make payment directly to JIM-Net:
c/o Japan Volunteer Center, 6F Maruko Bldg., 1-20-6 Higashiueno, Taito-ku,
Tokyo 110-8605 (5 minutes' walk from JR Okachimachi or Ueno station)
TEL: (81) 3-3834-2388
FAX: (81) 3-3835-0519
E-mail:
URL:
<http://www.jim-net.net/index
j<http://www.ngo-jvc.net/>http://www.ngo-jvc.net/ (JVC)
Peace Boat needs your books!
"Eritrea... where's that?" You may be wondering ...STACEY PSC volunteer
will be going to in the next few months while volunteer teaching on the
Peaceboat's 56th voyage.
One of the projects that is being organised for the voyage leaving on the
25th February, is the collection of English Textbooks (of any level) to a
community group in Eritrea so that they have some resources with which
people can organise lessons or teach themselves English. So hereユs a good
chance to do a bit of spring cleaning and get rid of those old english
texts you donユt use anymore...if you have any textbooks, flash cards,
games or materials or know of anyone who might, could you email STACEY (
a way to get them on the boat.
The Darfur Wall
<http://darfurwall.org/about>http://darfurwall.org/about
400,000 numbers cover The Darfur Wall. Each represents a person killed in
Darfur. By donating $1 or more you can light a Number< <http://darfurwall.org/random
turning it from dark gray to brilliant white. As we light the wall, we
acknowledge the importance of each life lost, cast light upon a tragedy too
many have ignored, and overcome one barrier to peace.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from The Darfur Wall are donated, in
equal parts, to four organizations:
- Doctors Without Borders
<http://doctorswithoutborders
- Save the Children <http://savethechildren.org/>http://savethechildren.org/
- Save Darfur <http://savedarfur.org/>http://savedarfur.org/
- Sudan Aid Fund / Eric Reeves <http://www.sudanreeves.org/>
http://www.sudanreeves.org/
