December events:
Monday December 1 => World Aids Day
Check http://api-net.jfap.or.jp/htmls/frameset-04.html for Japan event details.
Tuesday December 2- Sunday Dec 7
Festive Tree campaign: "Light up the Life of a Refugee Child"
Organized by Refugees International Japan
Venue: Oazo building, near north exit of Tokyo station
For more information contact: www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Wednesday December 3, 6:30 – 8:00
Oxfam Japan’s Hunger Banquet
Venue: Tokyo International School, 3-4-22Mita, Minato-ku : 5 mins from Tamachi Station (Yamanote Line)
Cost: Adults (18+): 2,500yen and Children: 1,500yen. (under 2 is free)
– No advance reservations.
For more info: contact oxfamjp.ivg.secretary@gmail.com
Thursday, December 4, 10am - 5 pm
WORKSHOP: Volunteer management
E-mail:conted@tuj.ac.jp by Dec 1
Venue: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/index.html
Thursday December 4 to Sunday December 7,
Thursday and Friday 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Tokyo International Players presents Bertolt Brecht’s “Schweyk in the Second World War”
Venue: Echo Theatre in Ebisu.
Tickets are 4500 (door) 4000 (advance payment)
For more information and directions to the theatre check
http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=58&mode=detail&event=3
http://www.tokyoplayers.org/index.php?lang=1&page=72
Friday December 5, 5:00 pm
Deadline for Skylines 2009 funding applications due!
This time, we are only accepting applications for projects related to women and children’s health.
Application materials can be sent in English or Japanese by email (skillsbuild@gmail.com) or regular mail to me at the address below:
PSC c/o REPP, Maruko Bldg. 3F, 1-20-6 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0015
Application materials can be downloaded from here: http://people-for-social-change.blogspot.com/
For more information, please contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Friday December 5 to Monday December 8, 9:30 - 5:30
PCM Procedure Course commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.fasid.or.jp
Sunday December 7, 2008, 1:00~4:00CSEC Japan Forum with Musical Theatre (In Japanese)Ticket: 1,000 Yen (adults) 500 Yen (Children under 18)Place: Yokohama City Education CentreFor more info: www.no-csec.net/
Sunday December 7, 2008, 1:30~4:30
Symposium on the War in Iraq and local programs run by Japanese NGOs(In Japanese)
Venue: Meiji University Liberty Tower Room 1093,
Access info: http://www.meiji.ac.jp/koho/campus_guide/suruga/access.html
Participation fee: 1000yen
Advanced RSVP required, please contact info@ngo-jvc.net.
For more information please visit: http://www.ngo-jvc.net
Monday December 8, 1:30-3:30
UDHR 60th anniversary event (in Japanese)
Location: Japan education center, Hitotsubashi Hall
access http://www.fdj.com/semi/map-nkk.html
participation fee; 3000yen
To RSVP, send your contact details by FAX to 03-3586-8966
For more information, visit: http://www.imadr.org/japan/event/IMADR_IMADR-JC_sub/udhr60tokyo/
Tuesday December 9- Friday 12(Tuesday 12noon - Fri 12noon)
Future Leader Program (Looking for Japanese participants)
For more info:http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/index.html
Wednesday Dec 10, 2:30- 5:00
UDHR 60th anniversary => Global human rights day march in Shibuya
世界の人々に人権と自由を！--Human Rights and Freedom for the World --
Meeting at Miyashita park on meiji-dori at 2:30pm, the march/parade start at 3:30
The march should take about 90 min.
Organzied by: Burma Citizen’s Forum, http://www1.jca.apc.org/pfb/, Human rights now http://www.ngo-hrn.org/, AIJ http://www.amnesty.or.jp/
For details contact the Burma Citizen’s Forum at pfb@izumibashi-law.net
Friday December 12, 7:00pm ~ ?
PSC/Skylines 2009 Volunteer Team Meeting + Bonenkai
Topics to discuss: PR and outreach, NPO selection
Contact Skillsbuild@gmail.com by Dec 10 to RSVP or for more details.
Friday December 12
Tokyo Sinfonia in December: Symphonies for Strings Mendelssohn Serenade
Venue: Oji Hall, Ginza
Tickets: Groups ￥5,500 each; Single ￥6,000; 4-concert subscriptions ￥20,000
For more info: www.tokyosinfonia.com, (03) 3588 0738 or tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Saturday December 13, 11:00-7:00
JVC annual Christmas concert
Location Showa women’s college near Sangenjyaya stations: http://www.swu.ac.jp/common/access.html
RSVP by email with your name, address, phone number and how many tickets you wish to purchase. to RSVP or contact tomoko@ngo-jvc.net
for more information http://www.ngo-jvc.net/
Saturday December 13, 7:00-10:00
Oxfam Christmas Party
Tickets: ￥3,000 * entry fee includes a traditional Christmas meal and one includes a drink.
Venue: Heaven’s Door, Shimokitazawa
Takimoto Bldg 2F, 2-17-10 Kitazawa,Setagaya-ku (map: http://heavendoortokyo.com )
Sunday, December 14, 6:30-8:30Japanese American Citizens League, Japan Chapter, annual Christmas event. Event Fee: Adults: ¥5,250 / Children: please check our website for updated detailsVenue: Bistro & Bar Va-ToutAddress/Tel: Ebisu Plax Bldg. 1F, 1-25-1 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / Tel: 03-5724-6105Map: http://www.bistrovatout.jp/access/Final Registration and bank transfer payment: 10 Dec 08To register and for bank transfer information, please go to http://jacljapanchapter.org/ysurvey/survey.php?s_id=29Please visit the website for more information http://www.jacljapanchapter.org/events.html
Friday Dec 19-Sunday Dec 28
Shaplaneer Nepal Study Tour
For more info: http://www.shaplaneer.org
Tuesday December 23 – Sunday January 3
The 26th Thai Study Tour
For more info: http://www.kisweb.ne.jp/phd
February events:
Saturday Feb 21, 2009 3:30 –7:00pm
Skylines 2009!
Location TBA early December
TICKETS/Donation for participation: 5,000 Yen for reservations/payments before Feb 19.
To get a Request for Support application, donate prizes for the raffle, help out with the party or find out more, please contact skillsbuild@gmail.com.
For more information, contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Social Change opportunities:
People For Social Change
The Skylines team still needs 3 people to help with PR and outreach for Skylines 2009.
contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group (IVG)
International Volunteer Group (IVG) is Oxfam Japan’s English-speaking volunteer group. We are currently seeking volunteers to instruct English Workshops. The English Workshops are a fun and rewarding awareness program and a great opportunity for you to work with a topic you are passionate about. They are generally held on Saturdays from 2-4pm. For more info, email oxfamjp.ivg.coordinator@gmail.com
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is now accepting applications for the spring, daytime Volunteer Telephone Counselor Training Program. Training schedule: February 14th - April 28th. Sessions are held near Omotesando Station on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.30 – 12.30pm except for the first session. For information and application forms visit our website www.telljp.com or contact: Vickie Skorji, Life Line Services Assistant Director, Tokyo English life Line (TELL)
Phone: 03-3498-0246, Email: lls.assist@telljp.com
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Dec 5 deadline for nonprofit applications!
SKYLINES 2009 Event
- Feb 21 2009
支援金申込 – SKYLINES 2009年2月21日
Nonprofit NGO open solicitation – overview
Funding support for Japan-based nonprofit NGOs working to promote children’s and women’s health
Applications are due to skillsbuild@gmail.com by Friday Dec 5, 5pm. Only completed applications will be considered.
This application may be filled out in English or Japanese. 
Please send materials to mailto:skillsbuild@gmail.com.
日本語または英語でご記入下さい。
Monday, November 03, 2008
November Events
Please share event info and please send December data by November 25 using the following outline:
Day, Date, time
Event title
Location and Venue access details
Participation fee:
Registration info (where applicable)
For more information contact: contact person name with contact info (email, phone, fax)
Coordinating organization, URL for event and/or org
_____________________________________________
Saturday Nov 1st 6.30PM to 9.30PM
Oxfam Halloween Party
Tickets: \2,500 (advance) \3,000 (door)The fee includes wickedly good food and a spine tingling drink. Vegan and non-alcoholic options are also available! And there are some spooktacular prizes to win!
Place: Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa
For more info: http://oxfam.jp/en/whatyoucan/volunteer/ivg/
Saturday Nov 1st 2PM to 5PM
“World-changing Solidarity Tax: Prescription for the elimination of poverty and correction of the disparities in societies around the world“. (In Japanese)
Seminar organized by the Ohdake Foundation
For more info: http://www.ohdake-foundation.org
Saturday Nov 6th and 7th 6PM
Community Business seminar (In Japanese)http://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/josei/chiiki.htmlhttp://yamori.jp/modules/tinyd2/index.php?id=10
Friday November 7thTELL (Tokyo English Life Line) 13th Annual Connoisseurs' EveningReserve now for this not to be missed auction at the Canadian Embassy featuring fine and rare wines, vacation packages fine art and luxury items.For more info: www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/CE
Saturday, November 8th 2-4pm
Screening of『Sacrifice』and Latest Chernobyl ReportOrganized by Osaka YWCA (Peace and Environment Section)
For more info: http://osaka.ywca.or.jp
Saturday, November 8th 12:30-2:00
PSC/Skylines Volunteer meeting
Location: Tully's Coffee Shop at Yoyogi Station (JR), North Exit
http://www.tullys.co.jp/store/detail.php?shop_id[]=24
Agenda items: 2009 Feb party and forums
Contact Skillsbuild@gmail.com by Nov 7 for more details.
Saturday, November 8th 2-5.30pm
6th International Conference on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook, TokyoMaternal and Child Health (MCH) handbook originally developed by Japan has received great attention internationally. The event will bring together a very important congregation of key delegates to discuss maternal and child health issues around the world
Program: Part 1: Opening Session, Invited Speech followed by Part 2: Panel Discussion
Venue: U Thant Hall, United Nations University 3F (5-53-70 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925)
For more info: http://www.hands.or.jp/mchtokyo08/en/
Saturday, November 8th, Nov 22, Dec 6 and Dec 20 4-6pm
Pacific Asia Resource Centre is looking for Students for its “School of Freedom” Seminar
(In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.parc-jp.org
Saturday, November 8th and Tuesday 11th (10.30 to 12.30) and Sunday Nov 9th (2-4pm)“Lets connect the world through multilingualism” (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.celulas.or.jp
Saturday, November 8th -Sunday Nov 9th (Sat 10.30am till Sun 10am)
National Seminar on Regional Welfare (In Japanese)For more info: http://fukushibanpaku.blog108.fc2.com/
Tuesday November 11th
TOKYO SINFONIA IN NOVEMBER: CONCERT & CUISINE - Scandinavian Serenade
Organized by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
3-course traditional Scandinavian menu, and entertainment by Little Suite for Strings (Neilsen)
Concertstuck (Berwald), mminkainen Legend (Sibelius) and Norwegian Dances (Grieg)
For reservations, visit www.tokyosinfonia.com, or contact by phone at (03) 3588 0738, by fax at (03) 3588 0731, or by email at tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Tuesday November 11th, 1.15- 4.45pm
NPO support center Seminar (In Japanese)
For more info: http://npo-support.jp/
Tuesday November11th, 6.30 -830 pm
AAR Project Report on their work with refugees (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/index.htm
Tuesday November 11th 6.30- 8.30pm
The 6th Fundraising Seminar “Become accredited and increase donors!” (In Japanese)
for more info: http://www.npoweb.jp/
Thursday November 13th, 1.00- 5.30pm
International Forum: Rivers of the Cities of the World (in Japanese)For more info: http://www.ecosys.or.jp/eco-japan/
Friday November 14 1.00- 4.45pm
Training on NGO Conflict Management and Safety Management (in Japanese)For more info: http://www.janic.org
Saturday November 15th 1.30- 4.45pm
Community Business Seminar (IN Japanese)
For more info: http://www.osakanpo-center.com
Monday November 17-21
7th Global Conference on Human Development: Unlocking the Potential to Create a New World Together
Venue: Hida Earth Wisdom Centre, 900-a Chishima-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu Prefecture.
Cost: ￥45,000 (regular registration) or ￥40,000 （full-time students or 25 years or younger）
The conference registration fee includes: participation in all conference sessions, conference materials, lunch, closing dinner, coffee breaks, cultural performances, and site visit transportation. not include breakfast and dinner, accommodation, airfare, or ground transportation to and from the conference site.
For more info: http://www.icai-conference.org/tiki-index.php?page=About+the+Conference
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 7:00 – 9:30
ICJS Event: The One-Laptop-Per-Child project
Venue: Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502.
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/about/access/index.html
Please RSVP to icjs@tuj.ac.jp
Thursday, November 20, 2:00 – 4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Location: OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Thursday, November 20 2pm-5pm
Kickoff Seminar for the establishment of the Kinki Social Business Network (In Japanese)
For more info:http://www.osakanpo-center.com
Saturday, November 22.29 and December 13, January 10,24 (5 Times) (2pm-5pm)
Forest Volunteers Youth Leadership Training Program in Tokyo (In Japanese)
For more info: http://juon.univcoop.or.jp/Thursday, November 20 (2pm-5pm)
Eco-Friendly Agriculture Symposium (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.aseed.org/
Friday November 28- Saturday November 29 (Sat 9am – Sat 6.15pm)
International Symposium on Earthquake-Proof HousesFor more info: http://www.hyogo.uncrd.or.jp
December events:
Monday December 1 is World Aids Day
Keep checking http://api-net.jfap.or.jp/htmls/frameset-04.html for event details.
Wednesday December 3rd 6.30pm –8pm
Oxfam Japan’s Hunger Banquet
You may think hunger is about too many people and too little food. That is not the case. Join us at the Hunger Banquet as we bring to life the inequalities that exist in our world and experience first hand how your decisions can affect others.
Venue: Tokyo International School, 3-4-22 Mita, Minato-ku ( 5 minutes from Tamachi Station on the JR Yamanote Line)
Cost: Adults (18+): 2,500 and Children: 1,500. (under 2 is free) – No advance reservations.
For more info, contact oxfamjp.ivg.secretary@gmail.com
Saturday, December 4, 10-5 p.m.
WORKSHOP: Volunteer management
Registration Deadline: November 25
E-mail:conted@tuj.ac.jp
Venue: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/index.html
Friday December 5- Monday 8 Fri 9.30am-Mon 5.30 pm
PCM Procedure Course commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In Japanese)
for more info: http://www.fasid.or.jp
Tuesday December 9th- Friday 12th
Future Leader Program (Looking for Japanese participants)
For more info:http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/index.html
Tuesday December 13th
Oxfam Christmas Party
Tuesday December 23rd – Sunday January 3rd
The 26th Thai Study Tour
For more info: http://www.kisweb.ne.jp/phd
Friday Dec 19th-Sunday Dec 28th
Shaplaneer Nepal Study Tour
For more info: http://www.shaplaneer.org
Volunteer and internship opportunities:
People For Social Change
PSC is looking for a few volunteers to help with the following over the next year:
The monthly events listing, Japanese reports and web materials, website renewal & updates and one person to work on the next networking party. If you can commit 10-16 hours per month, please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group (IVG)
International Volunteer Group (IVG) is Oxfam Japan’s English-speaking volunteer group. It works to create awareness within Japan about issues Oxfam deals with and raises funds to support Oxfam's work. Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of every month at the Oxfam Office.
For more info: http://oxfam.jp/en/whatyoucan/volunteer/ivg/
Online resources
Civicus manual for MDG campaign development
http://www.civicus.org/new/media/MDG_Toolkit.pdf
Social change opportunities
Fellowship – The Tokyo Foundation promotes the Acumen Fund Fellows Program (AFAP) and solicits applications in Japan. The Tokyo Foundation expects prospective fellows to commit themselves to tackling socially meaningful endeavors in developing countries and around the world. For more information on the AFFP, visit the Acumen Fund website. http://www.acumenfund.org/get-involved/fellows-program.html
for more information contact by E-mail: scholarship@tkfd.or.jp or visit the website above.
Day, Date, time
Event title
Location and Venue access details
Participation fee:
Registration info (where applicable)
For more information contact: contact person name with contact info (email, phone, fax)
Coordinating organization, URL for event and/or org
_____________________________________________
Saturday Nov 1st 6.30PM to 9.30PM
Oxfam Halloween Party
Tickets: \2,500 (advance) \3,000 (door)The fee includes wickedly good food and a spine tingling drink. Vegan and non-alcoholic options are also available! And there are some spooktacular prizes to win!
Place: Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa
For more info: http://oxfam.jp/en/whatyoucan/volunteer/ivg/
Saturday Nov 1st 2PM to 5PM
“World-changing Solidarity Tax: Prescription for the elimination of poverty and correction of the disparities in societies around the world“. (In Japanese)
Seminar organized by the Ohdake Foundation
For more info: http://www.ohdake-foundation.org
Saturday Nov 6th and 7th 6PM
Community Business seminar (In Japanese)http://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/josei/chiiki.htmlhttp://yamori.jp/modules/tinyd2/index.php?id=10
Friday November 7thTELL (Tokyo English Life Line) 13th Annual Connoisseurs' EveningReserve now for this not to be missed auction at the Canadian Embassy featuring fine and rare wines, vacation packages fine art and luxury items.For more info: www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/CE
Saturday, November 8th 2-4pm
Screening of『Sacrifice』and Latest Chernobyl ReportOrganized by Osaka YWCA (Peace and Environment Section)
For more info: http://osaka.ywca.or.jp
Saturday, November 8th 12:30-2:00
PSC/Skylines Volunteer meeting
Location: Tully's Coffee Shop at Yoyogi Station (JR), North Exit
http://www.tullys.co.jp/store/detail.php?shop_id[]=24
Agenda items: 2009 Feb party and forums
Contact Skillsbuild@gmail.com by Nov 7 for more details.
Saturday, November 8th 2-5.30pm
6th International Conference on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook, TokyoMaternal and Child Health (MCH) handbook originally developed by Japan has received great attention internationally. The event will bring together a very important congregation of key delegates to discuss maternal and child health issues around the world
Program: Part 1: Opening Session, Invited Speech followed by Part 2: Panel Discussion
Venue: U Thant Hall, United Nations University 3F (5-53-70 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925)
For more info: http://www.hands.or.jp/mchtokyo08/en/
Saturday, November 8th, Nov 22, Dec 6 and Dec 20 4-6pm
Pacific Asia Resource Centre is looking for Students for its “School of Freedom” Seminar
(In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.parc-jp.org
Saturday, November 8th and Tuesday 11th (10.30 to 12.30) and Sunday Nov 9th (2-4pm)“Lets connect the world through multilingualism” (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.celulas.or.jp
Saturday, November 8th -Sunday Nov 9th (Sat 10.30am till Sun 10am)
National Seminar on Regional Welfare (In Japanese)For more info: http://fukushibanpaku.blog108.fc2.com/
Tuesday November 11th
TOKYO SINFONIA IN NOVEMBER: CONCERT & CUISINE - Scandinavian Serenade
Organized by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (Yurakucho)
3-course traditional Scandinavian menu, and entertainment by Little Suite for Strings (Neilsen)
Concertstuck (Berwald), mminkainen Legend (Sibelius) and Norwegian Dances (Grieg)
For reservations, visit www.tokyosinfonia.com, or contact by phone at (03) 3588 0738, by fax at (03) 3588 0731, or by email at tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Tuesday November 11th, 1.15- 4.45pm
NPO support center Seminar (In Japanese)
For more info: http://npo-support.jp/
Tuesday November11th, 6.30 -830 pm
AAR Project Report on their work with refugees (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/index.htm
Tuesday November 11th 6.30- 8.30pm
The 6th Fundraising Seminar “Become accredited and increase donors!” (In Japanese)
for more info: http://www.npoweb.jp/
Thursday November 13th, 1.00- 5.30pm
International Forum: Rivers of the Cities of the World (in Japanese)For more info: http://www.ecosys.or.jp/eco-japan/
Friday November 14 1.00- 4.45pm
Training on NGO Conflict Management and Safety Management (in Japanese)For more info: http://www.janic.org
Saturday November 15th 1.30- 4.45pm
Community Business Seminar (IN Japanese)
For more info: http://www.osakanpo-center.com
Monday November 17-21
7th Global Conference on Human Development: Unlocking the Potential to Create a New World Together
Venue: Hida Earth Wisdom Centre, 900-a Chishima-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu Prefecture.
Cost: ￥45,000 (regular registration) or ￥40,000 （full-time students or 25 years or younger）
The conference registration fee includes: participation in all conference sessions, conference materials, lunch, closing dinner, coffee breaks, cultural performances, and site visit transportation. not include breakfast and dinner, accommodation, airfare, or ground transportation to and from the conference site.
For more info: http://www.icai-conference.org/tiki-index.php?page=About+the+Conference
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 7:00 – 9:30
ICJS Event: The One-Laptop-Per-Child project
Venue: Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall 502.
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/about/access/index.html
Please RSVP to icjs@tuj.ac.jp
Thursday, November 20, 2:00 – 4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Location: OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Thursday, November 20 2pm-5pm
Kickoff Seminar for the establishment of the Kinki Social Business Network (In Japanese)
For more info:http://www.osakanpo-center.com
Saturday, November 22.29 and December 13, January 10,24 (5 Times) (2pm-5pm)
Forest Volunteers Youth Leadership Training Program in Tokyo (In Japanese)
For more info: http://juon.univcoop.or.jp/Thursday, November 20 (2pm-5pm)
Eco-Friendly Agriculture Symposium (In Japanese)
For more info: http://www.aseed.org/
Friday November 28- Saturday November 29 (Sat 9am – Sat 6.15pm)
International Symposium on Earthquake-Proof HousesFor more info: http://www.hyogo.uncrd.or.jp
December events:
Monday December 1 is World Aids Day
Keep checking http://api-net.jfap.or.jp/htmls/frameset-04.html for event details.
Wednesday December 3rd 6.30pm –8pm
Oxfam Japan’s Hunger Banquet
You may think hunger is about too many people and too little food. That is not the case. Join us at the Hunger Banquet as we bring to life the inequalities that exist in our world and experience first hand how your decisions can affect others.
Venue: Tokyo International School, 3-4-22 Mita, Minato-ku ( 5 minutes from Tamachi Station on the JR Yamanote Line)
Cost: Adults (18+): 2,500 and Children: 1,500. (under 2 is free) – No advance reservations.
For more info, contact oxfamjp.ivg.secretary@gmail.com
Saturday, December 4, 10-5 p.m.
WORKSHOP: Volunteer management
Registration Deadline: November 25
E-mail:conted@tuj.ac.jp
Venue: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/index.html
Friday December 5- Monday 8 Fri 9.30am-Mon 5.30 pm
PCM Procedure Course commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (In Japanese)
for more info: http://www.fasid.or.jp
Tuesday December 9th- Friday 12th
Future Leader Program (Looking for Japanese participants)
For more info:http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/index.html
Tuesday December 13th
Oxfam Christmas Party
Tuesday December 23rd – Sunday January 3rd
The 26th Thai Study Tour
For more info: http://www.kisweb.ne.jp/phd
Friday Dec 19th-Sunday Dec 28th
Shaplaneer Nepal Study Tour
For more info: http://www.shaplaneer.org
Volunteer and internship opportunities:
People For Social Change
PSC is looking for a few volunteers to help with the following over the next year:
The monthly events listing, Japanese reports and web materials, website renewal & updates and one person to work on the next networking party. If you can commit 10-16 hours per month, please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group (IVG)
International Volunteer Group (IVG) is Oxfam Japan’s English-speaking volunteer group. It works to create awareness within Japan about issues Oxfam deals with and raises funds to support Oxfam's work. Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of every month at the Oxfam Office.
For more info: http://oxfam.jp/en/whatyoucan/volunteer/ivg/
Online resources
Civicus manual for MDG campaign development
http://www.civicus.org/new/media/MDG_Toolkit.pdf
Social change opportunities
Fellowship – The Tokyo Foundation promotes the Acumen Fund Fellows Program (AFAP) and solicits applications in Japan. The Tokyo Foundation expects prospective fellows to commit themselves to tackling socially meaningful endeavors in developing countries and around the world. For more information on the AFFP, visit the Acumen Fund website. http://www.acumenfund.org/get-involved/fellows-program.html
for more information contact by E-mail: scholarship@tkfd.or.jp or visit the website above.
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 2008 events
Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5, 10 am – 5pm
GLOBAL FESTA
Place: Hibya Park, Tokyo
Find out more http://www.gfj2008.com/
Tuesday October 7
Conference Call and Cocktail event with Ambassador Jeff Bader, Obama's Asia Advisor
http://www.democratsabroad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=55208&qid=2120129
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. to 12Midnight
Asia Initiatives Sixth Annual Fundraising Event "The Festival of Lights"
Location: Indian Ambassador’s Residence, Tokyo
Tickets: 20,000 yen per person
Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards “Micro Enterprise Development Marketplace” to be held at MSSRF in August.
Reservations and information: asiainitiatives@gmail.com
Organized by: Asia Initiatives
Wednesday, October 8 and Saturday December 13 (10:00 - 4:00)
Fall Film/Video skill workshop (in Japanese)
Location: Our Planet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Thursday October 9, 2005 (4:00 pm – late)
Fundraising Event supporting Chi-Ki Children's Organization www.chiki.ca
(sponsors children's education and healthcare in Laos.)
Location: What the Dickens! British Pub Ebisu East Exit
ADMISSION: 2,000 Yen Music, Poetry Readings, Dance, and Magic featuring some of Tokyo's unique artists and musicians.
Contact :Laurence for tickets at kissthemonkeyuk@yahoo.co.uk
Access: What the Dickens! http://www.eigomedia.com/dickens/
Wednesdays, October 15, & 22 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Women's Workshop Series (in English)
Mobile Families, Nurturing a Portable Identity
Location: TELL office in Omotesando
Fee: 16,000 yen per person for all four sessions
To reserve your place, contact the TELL Community Counseling
Service office at (03) 3498-0231. Places are limited, please apply early.
Organized by Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Thursday, October 16, 2:00 – 4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Thursdays ( for 5 weeks) October 16~ November 13, 7:15 ~ 8:45
Course Fee: 7,500 yen
Organizer: GET Universal.
The official language training provider for Peace Boat’s Global Voyages.
Contact: pania@peaceboat.gr.jp or call 03-5287-3192 (Mon-Fri 10:00~18:00)
Thursday October 16-18
OANA COSUG"My Shadow" ArtSenzafine
For more Info: http://www.artsenzafine.com/events.htm
Thursday October 16-18, 2:00-5:00
Food Bank Symposium 2008
Venue: Shinsei Bank Tokyo headquarters (Uchisaiwai-cho 2-1-8, Chiyoda, Tokyo)
For details visit: http://www.2hj.org/index.php/events
Thursday October 16-18, 7:00–9:00
Harvest for Hunger
Venue: Fujimamas Restaurant (Jingumae 6-3-2, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Price: 5,000 yen per person (Buffet style with drinks)
For details contact: charles@2hj.org or wada@2hj.org
Thursday October 16- Tuesday 21 (closed Monday)
"Project Alineator" organized by GLEB NETCHOVOLODOV
For more info: www.agn.uk.com/promo.htm
www.promo-arte.com/eng/indexHeaderNew.php
Friday October 17-Sunday October 19 from 12-7pm
An Exhibition of Photos by Masao Okamoto
Where: The Hewett-Art Gallery
Opening Reception from 6:30-8:30PM on October 17
for more info: david@hewett-art.com
Friday October 17- Sunday October 19 (1pm-7pm)
CONTEMPORARY VOICES OF CHINA AND JAPAN;
A benefit Show for Second Harvest Japan
Where: The Asian Collection Art Gallery
For more info: www.theasiancollection.com/
For details visit: http://www.2hj.org/index.php/events
Friday October 17- Sunday 19 (17: 11am – 8pm, 18 11am – 6pm 19:11am – 5pm)
CWAJ (College Women's Association of Japan) 53rd Annual Print Show 2008 Where: Tokyo American Club
For more info: www.cwaj.org/printshow/default.htm
Oct 17-19 world Stand up action week:
Friday October 17 (12.30 pm)
Maruko Building Stand Up Action
Where: Maruko Building Rooftop (In the event of rain, 2nd Floor Meeting Room)
To join, contact skillsbuild@gmail.com.
Friday October 17 (8 pm)
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group (IVG) Stand Up Action
Where: Oxfam Meeting Room
For more info, contact oxfamjp.ivg.coordinator@gmail.com
Saturday October 18 (12.30-2:30pm)
Networking lunch, stand up and PSC event planning meeting for our networking party.
12:30-1:15 networking and eating
1:15–1:30 stand up take action photos and pledge/petition.
1:30-2:30 skylines meeting
Location: Fujimamas, Harajuku
Please RSVP by Oct 16; to get details: contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Saturday October 18 (1st Session: 1-3pm, 2nd Session: 3-4.30pm)
Location: UN House, Reception Room
1st Session Talk: Against Poverty and Inequality (in Japanese, Pre-registration required)
2nd Session: Stand Up and Take Action Rubbish-Picking Walk
Access: http://www.unu.edu/access/
For more info: http://www.standup2015.jp/see/global.html
Saturday October 18 (From 10am)
Run for the Cure® /Walk for Life
Run/walk to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for educational and support organizations
Location: Imperial Palace, Central Tokyo
Cost: Adult: ¥5,000 12 years under: ¥2,500, under 5 / Free
Access: http://www.hibiyacity.com/hibiya_new/access.html
For more information visit: www.runforthecure.org
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Medecins du Monde Japon (Doctors of the World Japan)
Location: Residence of France
Contact Info : Phone: 0335856436
Email: info@mdm.or.jp
We will be happy to send you a personal INVITATION to the « Night for the Benefactors of Doctors of the World 2008 » for each individual donation of at least 25,000 yen.
Please contact by email to receive an application form: info@mdm.or.jp
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 25 and Oct 26 (10:30am – 5pm)
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL FESTA
* Festival featuring more than 200 organizations involved in international development and cooperation activities.
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall B
Access: http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/e_access/access.html
For more info: http://www.festanet.org
Friday, October 31, (6.30pm)
Pink Ball 2008
Cost: ¥35,000 /seat, ¥350,000 /table
Location: The Westin Tokyo, Galaxy Ballroom1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku
For more info: http://www.runforthecure.org/events/pink_en.html
November Events
Saturday Nov 1st (6.30PM to 9.30PM)
Oxfam Halloween Party
Tickets: ¥2,500 (advance) ¥3,000 (door)
The fee includes wickedly good food and a spine tingling drink. Vegan and non-alcoholic options are also available! And there are some spooktacular prizes to win!
Place: Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa
For more info: http://oxfam.jp/en/whatyoucan/volunteer/ivg/
Friday November 7th
TELL (Tokyo English Life Line) 13th Annual Connoisseurs' Evening
Reserve now for this not to be missed auction at the Canadian Embassy featuring fine and rare wines, vacation packages fine art and luxury items.
For more info: www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/CE
GLOBAL FESTA
Place: Hibya Park, Tokyo
Find out more http://www.gfj2008.com/
Tuesday October 7
Conference Call and Cocktail event with Ambassador Jeff Bader, Obama's Asia Advisor
http://www.democratsabroad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=55208&qid=2120129
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. to 12Midnight
Asia Initiatives Sixth Annual Fundraising Event "The Festival of Lights"
Location: Indian Ambassador’s Residence, Tokyo
Tickets: 20,000 yen per person
Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards “Micro Enterprise Development Marketplace” to be held at MSSRF in August.
Reservations and information: asiainitiatives@gmail.com
Organized by: Asia Initiatives
Wednesday, October 8 and Saturday December 13 (10:00 - 4:00)
Fall Film/Video skill workshop (in Japanese)
Location: Our Planet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Thursday October 9, 2005 (4:00 pm – late)
Fundraising Event supporting Chi-Ki Children's Organization www.chiki.ca
(sponsors children's education and healthcare in Laos.)
Location: What the Dickens! British Pub Ebisu East Exit
ADMISSION: 2,000 Yen Music, Poetry Readings, Dance, and Magic featuring some of Tokyo's unique artists and musicians.
Contact :Laurence for tickets at kissthemonkeyuk@yahoo.co.uk
Access: What the Dickens! http://www.eigomedia.com/dickens/
Wednesdays, October 15, & 22 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Women's Workshop Series (in English)
Mobile Families, Nurturing a Portable Identity
Location: TELL office in Omotesando
Fee: 16,000 yen per person for all four sessions
To reserve your place, contact the TELL Community Counseling
Service office at (03) 3498-0231. Places are limited, please apply early.
Organized by Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Thursday, October 16, 2:00 – 4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Thursdays ( for 5 weeks) October 16~ November 13, 7:15 ~ 8:45
Course Fee: 7,500 yen
Organizer: GET Universal.
The official language training provider for Peace Boat’s Global Voyages.
Contact: pania@peaceboat.gr.jp or call 03-5287-3192 (Mon-Fri 10:00~18:00)
Thursday October 16-18
OANA COSUG"My Shadow" ArtSenzafine
For more Info: http://www.artsenzafine.com/events.htm
Thursday October 16-18, 2:00-5:00
Food Bank Symposium 2008
Venue: Shinsei Bank Tokyo headquarters (Uchisaiwai-cho 2-1-8, Chiyoda, Tokyo)
For details visit: http://www.2hj.org/index.php/events
Thursday October 16-18, 7:00–9:00
Harvest for Hunger
Venue: Fujimamas Restaurant (Jingumae 6-3-2, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Price: 5,000 yen per person (Buffet style with drinks)
For details contact: charles@2hj.org or wada@2hj.org
Thursday October 16- Tuesday 21 (closed Monday)
"Project Alineator" organized by GLEB NETCHOVOLODOV
For more info: www.agn.uk.com/promo.htm
www.promo-arte.com/eng/indexHeaderNew.php
Friday October 17-Sunday October 19 from 12-7pm
An Exhibition of Photos by Masao Okamoto
Where: The Hewett-Art Gallery
Opening Reception from 6:30-8:30PM on October 17
for more info: david@hewett-art.com
Friday October 17- Sunday October 19 (1pm-7pm)
CONTEMPORARY VOICES OF CHINA AND JAPAN;
A benefit Show for Second Harvest Japan
Where: The Asian Collection Art Gallery
For more info: www.theasiancollection.com/
For details visit: http://www.2hj.org/index.php/events
Friday October 17- Sunday 19 (17: 11am – 8pm, 18 11am – 6pm 19:11am – 5pm)
CWAJ (College Women's Association of Japan) 53rd Annual Print Show 2008 Where: Tokyo American Club
For more info: www.cwaj.org/printshow/default.htm
Oct 17-19 world Stand up action week:
Friday October 17 (12.30 pm)
Maruko Building Stand Up Action
Where: Maruko Building Rooftop (In the event of rain, 2nd Floor Meeting Room)
To join, contact skillsbuild@gmail.com.
Friday October 17 (8 pm)
Oxfam Japan International Volunteer Group (IVG) Stand Up Action
Where: Oxfam Meeting Room
For more info, contact oxfamjp.ivg.coordinator@gmail.com
Saturday October 18 (12.30-2:30pm)
Networking lunch, stand up and PSC event planning meeting for our networking party.
12:30-1:15 networking and eating
1:15–1:30 stand up take action photos and pledge/petition.
1:30-2:30 skylines meeting
Location: Fujimamas, Harajuku
Please RSVP by Oct 16; to get details: contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Saturday October 18 (1st Session: 1-3pm, 2nd Session: 3-4.30pm)
Location: UN House, Reception Room
1st Session Talk: Against Poverty and Inequality (in Japanese, Pre-registration required)
2nd Session: Stand Up and Take Action Rubbish-Picking Walk
Access: http://www.unu.edu/access/
For more info: http://www.standup2015.jp/see/global.html
Saturday October 18 (From 10am)
Run for the Cure® /Walk for Life
Run/walk to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for educational and support organizations
Location: Imperial Palace, Central Tokyo
Cost: Adult: ¥5,000 12 years under: ¥2,500, under 5 / Free
Access: http://www.hibiyacity.com/hibiya_new/access.html
For more information visit: www.runforthecure.org
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Medecins du Monde Japon (Doctors of the World Japan)
Location: Residence of France
Contact Info : Phone: 0335856436
Email: info@mdm.or.jp
We will be happy to send you a personal INVITATION to the « Night for the Benefactors of Doctors of the World 2008 » for each individual donation of at least 25,000 yen.
Please contact by email to receive an application form: info@mdm.or.jp
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 25 and Oct 26 (10:30am – 5pm)
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL FESTA
* Festival featuring more than 200 organizations involved in international development and cooperation activities.
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall B
Access: http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/e_access/access.html
For more info: http://www.festanet.org
Friday, October 31, (6.30pm)
Pink Ball 2008
Cost: ¥35,000 /seat, ¥350,000 /table
Location: The Westin Tokyo, Galaxy Ballroom1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku
For more info: http://www.runforthecure.org/events/pink_en.html
November Events
Saturday Nov 1st (6.30PM to 9.30PM)
Oxfam Halloween Party
Tickets: ¥2,500 (advance) ¥3,000 (door)
The fee includes wickedly good food and a spine tingling drink. Vegan and non-alcoholic options are also available! And there are some spooktacular prizes to win!
Place: Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa
For more info: http://oxfam.jp/en/whatyoucan/volunteer/ivg/
Friday November 7th
TELL (Tokyo English Life Line) 13th Annual Connoisseurs' Evening
Reserve now for this not to be missed auction at the Canadian Embassy featuring fine and rare wines, vacation packages fine art and luxury items.
For more info: www.telljp.com/index.php?/en/CE
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Sunday, September 07, 2008
September 2008 Events
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 6:30 - 9:30
The 2nd Devex Tokyo International Development Happy Hour
Location: Suji's Restaurant & Bar, Azabudai Hinoki Bldg., 1st Floor 3-1-5, Azabudai, Minato-ku,
Entrance: Free of charge.
To register: http://www.devex.com/tokyo2008
Map Link: http://www.devex.com/event_images/0000/0026/sujis_map.jpg?1219210577
Organized by The Development Executive Group www.devex.com
Saturday, Sept 13, 10:00-12:00
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House (in English)
NGO classes this semester:
International English for NGOs (Wednesdays,19:10-21:00)
Global Issues and How International NGOs Tackle Them (Mondays 19:10-21:30)
Introduction to NGO Legal Principles (Tuesdays, 19:10-21:00)
Volunteer Management (One-day Workshop) (December 4)
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/about/form_info_session.aspl
Sunday, Sep. 14, 10:30 - 7:00
Ueno NGO Matsuri – visit the 18 NGOs in the Maruko Biru – "the Tokyo NGO building"
Various talks, films and fun events (all events in Japanese)
Location: 1-20-6 Higasgu ueno (closest stations Okachimachi, Ueno and Ueno Okachimachi)
Cost – FREE!
For more information visit: http://ngomatsuri2008.blog94.fc2.com/blog-entry-19.html
Organized by the NGOs in the Maruko Bldg (sorry but the PSC is not joining this year!)
Thursday, Sep. 18, 7:00 til late!
"Barak the Vote"
Location: Super Deluxe, Nishi Azabu
Access: http://gmap.jp/shop-2040.html
Cost: Advance tickets: ¥3500; ¥4000 at the door
Young Dems, (Americans 30 yrs old and under) - ¥2500 in Advance, ¥3000 at the door.
To register for the Advance Price tickets, please contact (ydajapan@gmail.com) or Lauren Shannon (lauren.shannon@gmail.com)
Organized by Democrats Abroad Japan, www.demsjapan.jp
Thursday Sep. 18, 7:00 - 8:30
Global seminar (in Japanese)
Location: Tsuda Sendagaya station campus
For more information visit http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/
Organized by Tsuda University Open School
Thursday, September 18 2:00-4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Friday, September 19
SYMPHONIES FOR STRINGS - Brahms Serenade
Symphony for Strings in G Major, from Op. 111
Location Oji Hall (Ginza)
For more information contact tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Or visit www.tokyosinfonia.com
Organized by TOKYO SINFONIA
Friday, Sep. 19, 7:00 - 8:30
Japan International Volunteer Center (JVC), Vietnam project symposium (in Japanese)
Location Bunkyo civic center, 4floor
For more information visit http://www.ngo-jvc.net
Organized by JVC Japan International Volunteer Center,
Saturday Sept 20, 1:00-2:00
IMADR/IMADR-JC Intern and volunteer guidance session (in Japanese)
Looking for interns fluent in Japanese. Should be able to commit for 6 months to 1 year, minimum of 3 days a week.
Location: IMADR/IMADR-JCoffice
Access：http://www.imadr.org/japan/about#accessmap
To join please contact us in advance http://www.imadr.org/japan/joinus/
Thursday to Sunday, Sept 25-28, from 7:30 nightly
Peace Week in Kunitachi
4-Day Peace Concert Series@ Chikyuya Live House (Kunitachi, Tokyo)
Saturday, Sept 27, 2:00-4:00
OXFAM Jpn September monthly English Workshop.
Location: Workshop Room, Oxfam Japan Office, 2F Maruko Building1-20-6
Participation fee: 1000yen per person
All proceeds go to support Oxfam Japan's programs
To register or for more information, please contact: International Volunteer Group, Oxfam Japan at oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com (in English) oxfaminfo@oxfam.jp (in Japanese)
Saturday, Sept 27, 10:00-5:00
The 7th Peace as a Global Language Conference
Fee: 3000 yen (pre-registration, 1day: 1500 yen)
http://www.pgljapan.org/
Venue: Seisen University (Tokyo, Gotanda)
Further info: Yasuko Shimojima ( mailto:pgljapan@yahoo.co.jp )
Tuesday Sept 30, 7:00-8:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking party scheduled for winter will raise money for 3 organizations being selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details: contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
For past event info visit:
English: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Japanese: http://pscnetworkjp.wordpress.com/
October events
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, & 22 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Women's Workshop Series (in English)
Mobile Families, Nurturing a Portable Identity
Location: TELL office in Omotesando
Fee: 16,000 yen per person for all four sessions
To reserve your place, contact the TELL Community Counseling
Service office at (03) 3498-0231. Places are limited, please apply early.
Organized by Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 – late
Fruits in Suits - a once a month social networking function for gainfully employed Gays & Lesbians in Tokyo
Location: The Pink Cow
Map & directions: http://www.thepinkcow.com/NewMap_e.htm
For more information contact: Tokyo.fruits@gmail.com
Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, all day long
GLOBAL FESTA
Place: Hibya Park, Tokyo
Find out more http://www.gfj2008.com/
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. to 12Midnight
Asia Initiatives Sixth Annual Fundraising Event "The Festival of Lights"
Location: Indian Ambassador's Residence, Tokyo
Tickets: 20,000 yen per person
Proceeds from this year's event will go towards "Micro Enterprise Development Marketplace" to be held at MSSRF in August.
Reservations and information: asiainitiatives@gmail.com
Organized by: Asia Initiatives
Wednesday, October 8 and Saturday December 13, 10:00 - 4:00
Fall Film/Video skill workshop (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Thursday, October 16, 2:00 – 4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 - 9:30
Medecins du Monde Japon (Doctors of the World Japan)
Location: Residence of France, 4-11-14 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku
Donation: per person 25,000 yen minimum.
Please contact by email to receive an application form: info@mdm.or.jp
Contact for more information: 03-3585-6436 or info@mdm.or.jp
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 25 and Oct 26, 10:30 – 5:00
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL FESTA
Place: Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama- Hall B (http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/index.html)
Volunteer and internship opportunities:
PSC is looking for a few volunteers to help with the following over the next year:
The monthly events listing, Japanese reports and web materials, website renewal & updates and one person to work on the next networking party. If you can commit 10-16 hours per month, please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
*VOICES FROM THE FIELD* internship Applications http://www.fsdinternational.org/apply/howto> to intern or volunteer abroad this winter with a community-based organization in Africa, Asia or Latin America will be accepted through *November 1st*.
To read more testimonials from past FSD participants, visit the Project Experience page <http://www.fsdinternational.org/whyfsd/currentprojects>
For more information, please visit their website at *www.fsdinternational.org*
TELL Volunteer Telephone Training Program start soon. Visit the TELL website for more information. www.telljp.com
The 2nd Devex Tokyo International Development Happy Hour
Location: Suji's Restaurant & Bar, Azabudai Hinoki Bldg., 1st Floor 3-1-5, Azabudai, Minato-ku,
Entrance: Free of charge.
To register: http://www.devex.com/tokyo2008
Map Link: http://www.devex.com/event_images/0000/0026/sujis_map.jpg?1219210577
Organized by The Development Executive Group www.devex.com
Saturday, Sept 13, 10:00-12:00
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House (in English)
NGO classes this semester:
International English for NGOs (Wednesdays,19:10-21:00)
Global Issues and How International NGOs Tackle Them (Mondays 19:10-21:30)
Introduction to NGO Legal Principles (Tuesdays, 19:10-21:00)
Volunteer Management (One-day Workshop) (December 4)
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/about/form_info_session.aspl
Sunday, Sep. 14, 10:30 - 7:00
Ueno NGO Matsuri – visit the 18 NGOs in the Maruko Biru – "the Tokyo NGO building"
Various talks, films and fun events (all events in Japanese)
Location: 1-20-6 Higasgu ueno (closest stations Okachimachi, Ueno and Ueno Okachimachi)
Cost – FREE!
For more information visit: http://ngomatsuri2008.blog94.fc2.com/blog-entry-19.html
Organized by the NGOs in the Maruko Bldg (sorry but the PSC is not joining this year!)
Thursday, Sep. 18, 7:00 til late!
"Barak the Vote"
Location: Super Deluxe, Nishi Azabu
Access: http://gmap.jp/shop-2040.html
Cost: Advance tickets: ¥3500; ¥4000 at the door
Young Dems, (Americans 30 yrs old and under) - ¥2500 in Advance, ¥3000 at the door.
To register for the Advance Price tickets, please contact (ydajapan@gmail.com) or Lauren Shannon (lauren.shannon@gmail.com)
Organized by Democrats Abroad Japan, www.demsjapan.jp
Thursday Sep. 18, 7:00 - 8:30
Global seminar (in Japanese)
Location: Tsuda Sendagaya station campus
For more information visit http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/
Organized by Tsuda University Open School
Thursday, September 18 2:00-4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Friday, September 19
SYMPHONIES FOR STRINGS - Brahms Serenade
Symphony for Strings in G Major, from Op. 111
Location Oji Hall (Ginza)
For more information contact tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Or visit www.tokyosinfonia.com
Organized by TOKYO SINFONIA
Friday, Sep. 19, 7:00 - 8:30
Japan International Volunteer Center (JVC), Vietnam project symposium (in Japanese)
Location Bunkyo civic center, 4floor
For more information visit http://www.ngo-jvc.net
Organized by JVC Japan International Volunteer Center,
Saturday Sept 20, 1:00-2:00
IMADR/IMADR-JC Intern and volunteer guidance session (in Japanese)
Looking for interns fluent in Japanese. Should be able to commit for 6 months to 1 year, minimum of 3 days a week.
Location: IMADR/IMADR-JCoffice
Access：http://www.imadr.org/japan/about#accessmap
To join please contact us in advance http://www.imadr.org/japan/joinus/
Thursday to Sunday, Sept 25-28, from 7:30 nightly
Peace Week in Kunitachi
4-Day Peace Concert Series@ Chikyuya Live House (Kunitachi, Tokyo)
Come out and enjoy some fantastic music while also supporting
artists and organizations who are working for peace!
※ Please be aware that time schedule may vary slightly.
☆ Fee: 2000 yen/night (includes donation to grassroots peace groups)
Map to venue: chikyuya.web.infoseek.co.jp/ (Japanese only)
Organized by Peace Not War Japan (www.pnwj.org)Saturday, Sept 27, 2:00-4:00
OXFAM Jpn September monthly English Workshop.
Location: Workshop Room, Oxfam Japan Office, 2F Maruko Building1-20-6
Participation fee: 1000yen per person
All proceeds go to support Oxfam Japan's programs
To register or for more information, please contact: International Volunteer Group, Oxfam Japan at oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com (in English) oxfaminfo@oxfam.jp (in Japanese)
Saturday, Sept 27, 10:00-5:00
The 7th Peace as a Global Language Conference
Fee: 3000 yen (pre-registration, 1day: 1500 yen)
http://www.pgljapan.org/
Venue: Seisen University (Tokyo, Gotanda)
Further info: Yasuko Shimojima ( mailto:pgljapan@yahoo.co.jp )
Tuesday Sept 30, 7:00-8:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking party scheduled for winter will raise money for 3 organizations being selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details: contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
For past event info visit:
English: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Japanese: http://pscnetworkjp.wordpress.com/
October events
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, & 22 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Women's Workshop Series (in English)
Mobile Families, Nurturing a Portable Identity
Location: TELL office in Omotesando
Fee: 16,000 yen per person for all four sessions
To reserve your place, contact the TELL Community Counseling
Service office at (03) 3498-0231. Places are limited, please apply early.
Organized by Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 – late
Fruits in Suits - a once a month social networking function for gainfully employed Gays & Lesbians in Tokyo
Location: The Pink Cow
Map & directions: http://www.thepinkcow.com/NewMap_e.htm
For more information contact: Tokyo.fruits@gmail.com
Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, all day long
GLOBAL FESTA
Place: Hibya Park, Tokyo
Find out more http://www.gfj2008.com/
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. to 12Midnight
Asia Initiatives Sixth Annual Fundraising Event "The Festival of Lights"
Location: Indian Ambassador's Residence, Tokyo
Tickets: 20,000 yen per person
Proceeds from this year's event will go towards "Micro Enterprise Development Marketplace" to be held at MSSRF in August.
Reservations and information: asiainitiatives@gmail.com
Organized by: Asia Initiatives
Wednesday, October 8 and Saturday December 13, 10:00 - 4:00
Fall Film/Video skill workshop (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Thursday, October 16, 2:00 – 4:30
PR and outreach workshop for NGOs (in Japanese)
Location OurPlanet-TV media center
For more information visit http://www.ourplanet-tv.org
Organized by OurPlanet-TV
Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 - 9:30
Medecins du Monde Japon (Doctors of the World Japan)
Location: Residence of France, 4-11-14 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku
Donation: per person 25,000 yen minimum.
Please contact by email to receive an application form: info@mdm.or.jp
Contact for more information: 03-3585-6436 or info@mdm.or.jp
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 25 and Oct 26, 10:30 – 5:00
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL FESTA
Place: Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama- Hall B (http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/index.html)
Volunteer and internship opportunities:
PSC is looking for a few volunteers to help with the following over the next year:
The monthly events listing, Japanese reports and web materials, website renewal & updates and one person to work on the next networking party. If you can commit 10-16 hours per month, please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
*VOICES FROM THE FIELD* internship Applications http://www.fsdinternational.org/apply/howto> to intern or volunteer abroad this winter with a community-based organization in Africa, Asia or Latin America will be accepted through *November 1st*.
To read more testimonials from past FSD participants, visit the Project Experience page <http://www.fsdinternational.org/whyfsd/currentprojects>
For more information, please visit their website at *www.fsdinternational.org*
TELL Volunteer Telephone Training Program start soon. Visit the TELL website for more information. www.telljp.com
Thursday, August 07, 2008
August events
Saturday & Sunday, Aug 2-3, 10am to 8pm
Bangla Mela Japan Bangladesh Friendship Festival
Location: Yoyogi Koen Event Hiroba
Organized by Japan Bangladesh Cultural Foundation (JBCF)
www.jbcf.net
Contact by email for details: info@jbcf.net
Friday to Sunday, Aug 8-10
Let’s go Tambo!
Volunteer weekend in Niigata, Community development project supporting people affected by the 2004 earthquake
Cost: 400 yen for 2 nights/ days food and housing
RSVP required, Limited to 20 people
Get details at http://jenhp.cocolog-nifty.com/supporter/2008/05/post_30bd.html
Or contact in by email : info@jen-npo.org
Organized by JEN, URL: http://www.jen-npo.org
Volunteer opportunities:
PSC needs someone to help with E=>J translation of new web materials and report on the June 14 Skylines party. If you have 3 or 4 hours over the next few weeks please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
PNWJ is looking for volunteers to help work a booth at the Tokyo Peace Film Festival
this month. Please send an e-mail at info@pnwj.org if you are able to help out!! Everyone who volunteers will receive a free CD, or a 2000 yen refund on the cost of the festival entry fee. (Since CDs are sold during break times, you can watch the films in between!)
Japan Bangladesh Cultural Foundation (JBCF) needs volunteers to help with their festival on Aug 2 – 3, Contact by email for details: info@jbcf.net
Bangla Mela Japan Bangladesh Friendship Festival
Location: Yoyogi Koen Event Hiroba
Organized by Japan Bangladesh Cultural Foundation (JBCF)
www.jbcf.net
Contact by email for details: info@jbcf.net
Friday to Sunday, Aug 8-10
Let’s go Tambo!
Volunteer weekend in Niigata, Community development project supporting people affected by the 2004 earthquake
Cost: 400 yen for 2 nights/ days food and housing
RSVP required, Limited to 20 people
Get details at http://jenhp.cocolog-nifty.com/supporter/2008/05/post_30bd.html
Or contact in by email : info@jen-npo.org
Organized by JEN, URL: http://www.jen-npo.org
Volunteer opportunities:
PSC needs someone to help with E=>J translation of new web materials and report on the June 14 Skylines party. If you have 3 or 4 hours over the next few weeks please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
PNWJ is looking for volunteers to help work a booth at the Tokyo Peace Film Festival
this month. Please send an e-mail at info@pnwj.org if you are able to help out!! Everyone who volunteers will receive a free CD, or a 2000 yen refund on the cost of the festival entry fee. (Since CDs are sold during break times, you can watch the films in between!)
Japan Bangladesh Cultural Foundation (JBCF) needs volunteers to help with their festival on Aug 2 – 3, Contact by email for details: info@jbcf.net
Sunday, July 06, 2008
July 2008 events
G8 Summit NGO Forum and related Events:
July 1 - 4 - Indigenous Summit (at Nibutani, Sapporo Pirka Kotan, Sapporo Conv)))ion Center)
July 3 - Symposium on bases and women (at Hokkaid) Christian )e)ter)
July 4 - La Via Campesina (Intern)tional Peasant movement) (at Ky)sai Hal))
July 5 - Peace Walk (at cente of Sapporo)
July 5 - Environment Musical (a) Chieria)
July 5 – 8 - Alternative Summit (at Sapporo Convention Center)
July 1 - 4 - Indigenous Summit (at Nibutani, Sapporo Pirka Kotan, Sapporo Conv)))ion Center)
July 3 - Symposium on bases and women (at Hokkaid) Christian )e)ter)
July 4 - La Via Campesina (Intern)tional Peasant movement) (at Ky)sai Hal))
July 5 - Peace Walk (at cente of Sapporo)
July 5 - Environment Musical (a) Chieria)
July 5 – 8 - Alternative Summit (at Sapporo Convention Center)
July 4 - July 7 Event related to G8 Human Rights Forum for Women (Sapporo Elle Plaza)
July 4 - July 7 International People's Solidarity Days Event (Kaderu 2 7, Sapporo Elle Plaza)
July 4 La Via Campesina (International Peasant Movement) (Kyosai Hall)
July 5 Peace Walk (Center of Sapporo)
July 5 Environment Musical (Chieria)
July 9 International Symposium "Conciliation and Peace Brought by Citizens" (L・PLAZA)
http://www.g8ngoforum.org
Get more info at http://kitay-hokkaido.net/http://www.g8ngoforum.org
Friday to Sunday, July 4- 6
Blackstripe Theater presents: Harold Pinter's The Homecoming at Atelier Fontaine in Azabu Juban.
Times: JULY 4th at 7.30pm; JULY 5th at 2pm and 7pm; JULY 6th at 2pm and 6.30pm.
Adults Tickets are 3000yen and Student Tickets are 2500yen.
Visit the site for a flier with a map and details: http://blackstripetheater
Organized by Blackstripe Theater
Saturday, July 5th 6-10pm
Rhythms of Life - cross-cultural event celebrating the African Diaspora in the Americas! Three floors of artist and performances-samba, salsa, reggaeton, reggae, capoeira, bossa nova, and more!
Event location: Studio Cube 326, Odaiba
Venue access: http://www.studiocube326.com
Participation fee: Advance 3500 (1drink) Door 4000(1drink)
For Advance Tickets call: Rock Inn Shinjuku 03-52690795 or Capoeira Zoador in Takadanobaba
For more information contact: Capoeira Zoador Academy E-mail: info@capoeira.jp
URL for event and/or org info www.capoeira.jp or www.capoeirazoador.com
Wednesday, July 9
Right Brain Drawing workshop
Get details at http://www.rbrart.com/rbd.html
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00pm
How much CSR is enough?
Where: Room 213, Temple University, Azabu Hall
Organized: Net Impact Tokyo Chapter
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/
Thursday, July 10, 19:00
"China Free: A Year Without Made In China"- What Consumers Now Need is Dignity
Speakers: Mariko Bando & Sara Bongiorni
Location: Academy Hills (49Fl) @ Roppongi Hills
Registration fee: 3,000 yen
For more information, please visit : http://webcas.mori.co.jp/mail
July 11-13 & July 17-21
17th Tokyo International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Various venues and times – please check the website for schedule and film details:
http://tokyo-lgff.org/2008
July 18-20
Tokyo Peace Film Festival
Location: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center.
Film descriptions, schedules, fees, and other details may be found on the festival website:
Friday, July 18
RUSSIAN SUMMER SERENADE Tokyo Sinfonia in the Great Hall of the Russian Embassy. About 20 Patron Tickets remain for this event. Please note that tickets cannot be purchased at the door. A Patron Ticket and personal identification are required in order to be admitted to the Russian Embassy grounds.
For tickets by mail, visit www.tokyosinfonia.com. You can also contact by telephone (03) 3588 0738, fax (03) 3588 0731, or email tokyosinfonia@gol.com
Saturday, July 19, 2008, 2pm – 4pm
Oxfam Japan's Monthly English Workshop
Location: Oxfam Japan Office, Workshop Room 2F Maruko Building1-20-6
Cost: 1000yen
For more information please contact: Alli, E-mail: oxfamjp.ivg.awareness@gmail.com
Saturday, July 19, 2008 2:00 - 6:00
NetTokyo 2008 Charity Networking Event
Venue: Rolling Stone Café, Azabu Juban http://www.rs-cafe.jp/index
Price: 4000 yen in advance; 5000 yen at the door
Map: http://www.rs-cafe.jp/access
Tickets: Buy tickets at http://www.nettokyo.jp
Saturday- Monday, July 19-21
Weekend Right Brain Drawing Workshop
Get details at http://www.rbrart.com/rbd.html
Sunday July 20, 18:00-21:00
Polaris Project movie night : "Human Trafficking" (2005)
Venue: Heaven's Door（Shimokitazawa） http://heavensdoortokyo.fc2web
Entrance is FREE !!!
Please RSVP with names and numbers of people expecting to participate: menokita@polarisproject.jp
Organized by Polaris Project Japan www.polarisproject.jp
Saturday & Sunday July 26, 27
Weekend Right Brain Drawing Workshop
Get details at http://www.rbrart.com/rbd.html
Thursday, July 24, 2008, 7pm – 10pm
Oxfam Japan's African Theme Party
Location: The Pink Cow, 03-3406-5597
Cost: 2000yen (Includes 1 drink and snacks)
Contact: Marjolein by e-mail: oxfamjp.ivg.funraising@gmail
August events
Saturday & Sunday, Aug 2-3, 10am to 8pm
Bangla Mela Japan Bangladesh Friendship Festival
Location: Yoyogi Koen Event Hiroba
Organized by Japan Bangladesh Cultural Foundation (JBCF)
Contact by email for details: info@jbcf.net
Friday to Sunday, Aug 8-10
Let's go Tambo!
Volunteer weekend in Niigata, Community development project supporting people affected by the 2004 earthquake
Cost: 400 yen for 2 nights/ days food and housing
RSVP required, Limited to 20 people
Get details at http://jenhp.cocolog-nifty.com
Or contact in by email : info@jen-npo.org
Organized by JEN, URL: http://www.jen-npo.org
Volunteer opportunities: none right now!
PSC needs someone to help with E=>J translation of new web materials and report on the June 14 Skylines party. If you have 3 or 4 hours over the next few weeks please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.
PNWJ is looking for volunteers to help work a booth at the Tokyo Peace Film Festival
this month. Please send an e-mail at info@pnwj.org if you are able to help out!! Everyone who volunteers will receive a free CD, or a 2000 yen refund on the cost of the festival entry fee. (Since CDs are sold during break times, you can watch the films in between!)
Japan Bangladesh Cultural Foundation (JBCF) needs volunteers to help with their festival on Aug 2 – 3, Contact by email for details: info@jbcf.net
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
JUNE EVENTS
Friday June 6, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact skillsbuild at gmail .com
Saturday June 14, 4:00-8:00
Skylines networking party.
Location Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html (J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
Tickets/Donation for participation: 5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1 7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)
Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 organizations working locally: Tokyo Shure, Kalakasan Migrant Women's Empowerment Center and Polaris Project Japan Organized by the PSC in collaboration with several other
For details: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
FRIDAY June 20, 2008, from 9:00pm
Green Drinks event - a monthly social event for environmental professionals, social entrepreneurs, NGO activists, journalists, designers and anyone who is interested in "green stuff and sustainability", serving great organic food and drinks by our private chef.If you want to find out more about "green" movements happening in Tokyo or want to make friends, socialize and get connected, then join us every second Thursday for Green Drinks.... www.greenz.jp
Location: Favela in Aoyama http://www.favela.jp
Entrance fee: 3,000 yen or 2,500 yen - w/flyer
For details: http://www.parties4peace.com/
Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 4:00pm
DAJ Summer BBQ in Tokyo
Fee - USD25.00 2500 yen per person if you can help out on the organizing committee for this one, email "lauren shannon" lauren.shannon@gmail.com
Organized by Democrats Aboard Japan
Saturday June 21, 2008, 1:30 - 4:30pm
"Day of Remembrance" Event with guest speaker, Prof Greg Robinson.
Please join us for one of the most important events in the Japanese American calendar.
Location: Temple University Japan; Azabu Hall, Room 207, 2-18-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
MAP and access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/azabu.html
REGISTRATION: Please register by Friday, June 20th (by 5 PM) online www.jacljapanchapter.org.
1. When registering, click on the entry button to fill out the registration form.
2. Please provide us your full name & PC email address. Please no cell phone email address.
3. If you are bringing guest(s), please kindly provide their names.
Sponsored by the Japanese-American Citizens League，www.jacljapanchapter.org
Tuesday June 24, 7:00-8:30pm
Durban meeting emergency report
Sponsored by the Japan Campaign to Ban Landmines
Get more information: http://www.jcbl-ngo.org/
G8 Summit NGO Forum and Events related to the G8 citizens forum: June 28 - International Symposium on conservation of forest ecosystem (at Kyosai Hall) June 28 - July 4 G8 summit cinema festival about indigenous inhabitants and environment (at Theater KINO, free space ATTIC) July 1 - 4 - Indigenous Summit (at Nibutani, Sapporo Pirka Kotan, Sapporo Convention Center) July 3 - Symposium on bases and women (at Hokkaido Christian Center) July 4 - La Via Campesina (International Peasant Movement) (at Kyosai Hall) July 5 - Peace Walk (at center of Sapporo) July 5 - Environment Musical (at Chieria) July 5 – 8 - Alternative Summit (at Sapporo Convention Center) July 9 - International Symposium Conciliation and Peace brought by Citizens Get more info at http://kitay-hokkaido.net/http://www.g8ngoforum.org/english/2008/03/information-for-ngos-in-toyako.html
Saturday, July 5th 6-10pm
Rhythms of Life - cross-cultural event celebrating the African Diaspora in the Americas! Three floors of artist and performances-samba, salsa, reggaeton, reggae, capoeira, bossa nova, and more!
Event location: Studio Cube 326, Odaiba
Venue access: http://www.studiocube326.com/info.html
Participation fee: Advance 3500 (1drink) Door 4000(1drink)
For Advance Tickets call: Rock Inn Shinjuku 03-52690795 or Capoeira Zoador in Takadanobaba
For more information contact: Capoeira Zoador Academy E-mail: info@capoeira.jp
URL for event and/or org info www.capoeira.jp or www.capoeirazoador.com
Useful info
Tokyo Progressive New Newsletter
Non-members can subscribe for free here
http://lists.tokyoprogressive.org/lists/subscribe/news
Enter: Your email address (carefully) and Your name
Volunteer opportunities: none right now!
Social change opportunities:
IMADR Study tour - Understanding the situation facing Nepalese minorities.
August 22-30, open to 16 people, cost approximately 230,000yen
Deadline for application and payment: Mid July
For details contact ai2z9@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp (in Japanese only)
Job opportunities
International financial institution looking for junior staff member for their corp philanthropy team. Native Japanese with excellent English skills. 2-3 years work experience required. To get the full job description contact skillsbuild@gmail.com with philanthropy job in the subject heading.
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact skillsbuild at gmail .com
Saturday June 14, 4:00-8:00
Skylines networking party.
Location Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html (J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
Tickets/Donation for participation: 5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1 7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)
Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 organizations working locally: Tokyo Shure, Kalakasan Migrant Women's Empowerment Center and Polaris Project Japan Organized by the PSC in collaboration with several other
For details: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
FRIDAY June 20, 2008, from 9:00pm
Green Drinks event - a monthly social event for environmental professionals, social entrepreneurs, NGO activists, journalists, designers and anyone who is interested in "green stuff and sustainability", serving great organic food and drinks by our private chef.If you want to find out more about "green" movements happening in Tokyo or want to make friends, socialize and get connected, then join us every second Thursday for Green Drinks.... www.greenz.jp
Location: Favela in Aoyama http://www.favela.jp
Entrance fee: 3,000 yen or 2,500 yen - w/flyer
For details: http://www.parties4peace.com/
Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 4:00pm
DAJ Summer BBQ in Tokyo
Fee - USD25.00 2500 yen per person if you can help out on the organizing committee for this one, email "lauren shannon" lauren.shannon@gmail.com
Organized by Democrats Aboard Japan
Saturday June 21, 2008, 1:30 - 4:30pm
"Day of Remembrance" Event with guest speaker, Prof Greg Robinson.
Please join us for one of the most important events in the Japanese American calendar.
Location: Temple University Japan; Azabu Hall, Room 207, 2-18-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
MAP and access: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/maps/azabu.html
REGISTRATION: Please register by Friday, June 20th (by 5 PM) online www.jacljapanchapter.org.
1. When registering, click on the entry button to fill out the registration form.
2. Please provide us your full name & PC email address. Please no cell phone email address.
3. If you are bringing guest(s), please kindly provide their names.
Sponsored by the Japanese-American Citizens League，www.jacljapanchapter.org
Tuesday June 24, 7:00-8:30pm
Durban meeting emergency report
Sponsored by the Japan Campaign to Ban Landmines
Get more information: http://www.jcbl-ngo.org/
G8 Summit NGO Forum and Events related to the G8 citizens forum: June 28 - International Symposium on conservation of forest ecosystem (at Kyosai Hall) June 28 - July 4 G8 summit cinema festival about indigenous inhabitants and environment (at Theater KINO, free space ATTIC) July 1 - 4 - Indigenous Summit (at Nibutani, Sapporo Pirka Kotan, Sapporo Convention Center) July 3 - Symposium on bases and women (at Hokkaido Christian Center) July 4 - La Via Campesina (International Peasant Movement) (at Kyosai Hall) July 5 - Peace Walk (at center of Sapporo) July 5 - Environment Musical (at Chieria) July 5 – 8 - Alternative Summit (at Sapporo Convention Center) July 9 - International Symposium Conciliation and Peace brought by Citizens Get more info at http://kitay-hokkaido.net/http://www.g8ngoforum.org/english/2008/03/information-for-ngos-in-toyako.html
Saturday, July 5th 6-10pm
Rhythms of Life - cross-cultural event celebrating the African Diaspora in the Americas! Three floors of artist and performances-samba, salsa, reggaeton, reggae, capoeira, bossa nova, and more!
Event location: Studio Cube 326, Odaiba
Venue access: http://www.studiocube326.com/info.html
Participation fee: Advance 3500 (1drink) Door 4000(1drink)
For Advance Tickets call: Rock Inn Shinjuku 03-52690795 or Capoeira Zoador in Takadanobaba
For more information contact: Capoeira Zoador Academy E-mail: info@capoeira.jp
URL for event and/or org info www.capoeira.jp or www.capoeirazoador.com
Useful info
Tokyo Progressive New Newsletter
Non-members can subscribe for free here
http://lists.tokyoprogressive.org/lists/subscribe/news
Enter: Your email address (carefully) and Your name
Volunteer opportunities: none right now!
Social change opportunities:
IMADR Study tour - Understanding the situation facing Nepalese minorities.
August 22-30, open to 16 people, cost approximately 230,000yen
Deadline for application and payment: Mid July
For details contact ai2z9@mrh.biglobe.ne.jp (in Japanese only)
Job opportunities
International financial institution looking for junior staff member for their corp philanthropy team. Native Japanese with excellent English skills. 2-3 years work experience required. To get the full job description contact skillsbuild@gmail.com with philanthropy job in the subject heading.
Friday, May 02, 2008
MAY EVENTS
Sundays, 9:00-11:00am
Tai Chi in Takadonobaba
Just an eight-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station (Yamanote Line and Tozai Line) in the park right beside Shinjuku Sports Center
Participation fee: 2000yen per class
Contact for details: chifact@gmail.com
May 2 - deadline!
JEN's Smile Seeds campaign
May 11 is the Mother's Day in Japan, and many people send flowers to
their mother. JEN has prepared original bouquet to send to the mothers and participant to this "smile seeds" campaign supports, at the same time, the mother in Sri Lanka who has been suffering from Tsunami and the conflict.
Details are here: http://www.jen-npo.org/participation/buy.html#smile
Contact today:
Tel. 03-5225-9352Å@Å@Fax. 03-5225-9357
Email: asakawa@jen-npo.org
URL: http://www.jen-npo.org
May 2 - deadline
Fuji Rock NGO Village application deadline - see below
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:00-12noon
The 9th Annual Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) Charity Walk & Runathon.
location: Imperial Palace Circuit
Meet at Chidorigafuchi Park, next to Hanzomon Gate Nearest station: Hanzomon (exit 3)
Participation fee: 3500 yen donation before April 21 / 4500 yen donation at the event
To register or for more information: Contact the TELL Business Office: 03-3498-0261 or Go to www.telljp.com
May 3 (Sat) Hibiya Park,Tokyo 13:00
Article 9 Peace Walk
Rally Supporting the Peace Constitution, Walk to Ginza (dep. 15:00)
Tel: 080-3434-2684 Fax: 050-8002-4634
Email: peacewalk@mbe.nifty.com
URL: http://homepage3.nifty.com/peace_walk/Welcome.html
PEACE WALK BLOG
http://qjpwsyonan.exblog.jp/m2008-04-01
May 4 – 6
"Global Article 9 Conference"
Fees for the Global Article 9 Conference to Abolish War:
Per day fee: Åè1500 Åi¥1000 with advance purchase, free for junior high school students and younger.Åj
Advance tickets may be purchased at Lawson's convenience stores, or by postal transfer (see http://www.whynot9.jp/action/ticket.html for details in Japanese).
For more info and full conference schedule:www.whynot9.jp/
Venue access: http://www.m-messe.co.jp /access/train_access_e.html
For event details http://www.whynot9.jp/_about/
Monday, May 5th (National Holiday) 12:20 – 13:50
Global Article 9 Conference Workshop: Exploring the Connections Between Music and Peace
Place: Makuhari Messe, Chiba (International Conference Hall 3F, Room 304)
Performers: Aska Kaneko (Multi-genre violinist and vocalist)
Ben Kemp & Uminari (Polynesian and Japanese acoustic fusion ensemble)
Likkle Mai & The K (Reggae vocalist/ guitarist)
Emcee: Peter Barakan (broadcaster)
Organizer: Peace Not War Japan (www.pnwj.org)
Tuesday, May 6 11am – 5pm
Toriizaka Art presents Print Extravaganza
All framed and unframed prints and original works on paper offered at fabulous savings
Much of the current inventory can be previewed at www.toriizakaart.com
Tuesday May 6 11:30- late
Rally and March for Tibet
Location for rally: Nippon-Seinenkan Hall, starting from 12:30 to 14:00 (the hall opens at 11:30).
The hall accommodates 1000 people on a first-come-first-served basis.
March Route info: Start at 2:30 at Nippon-Seinenkan Hall => Gaienmae Migi (right side) => Aoyama Street => Omotesando Street Migigawa (right side) => Meiji Jingu Shrine Mae => Gorinbashi Bridje => Yoyogi Park (Area B)
l candle light vigil after dark.
Organized by Save Tibet Network
Get details here: http://save-tibet-network-action3-english.blogspot.com/
Thursday May 8, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Friday, May 9 6pm - 9pm & Saturday, May 10 1pm - 9pm
Mother’s Day Open House in collaboration with De La Concha Silver
Join us for wine, cheese and chocolates.
Much of the current inventory can be previewed at www.toriizakaart.com
Saturday, May 10, 10:00-12:00
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: Tel: 03-5441-9864, E-mail: conted@tuj.ac.jp
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/cont-ed/index.html
Saturday, May 10, 12:00-7:00pm
Global Village/ People Tree World Fair Trade Day 2008 event
Maru Building, 7F Hall
Get details at www.wftday.org
Saturday, May 10, 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.
Contact: tic@hpo.net for more information or to sign up.
Sunday, May 11, all day!
Mothers'Day Fundraiser – Eat well and do good!
- Donations from participating restaurants will be used to fund medical projects targeting women.
Organized by Medecins du Monde Japon www.mdm.or.jp
Sunday, May 11, 9:30am – 2:00
The 34th "Ashinaga P Walk 10"
Walk to raise money for world youth
60 courses in 47 regions of Japan
Find out more: www.ashinaga-pwalk.org
Thursday, May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
TELL's workshop series: ÅgMobile Families: Nurturing a Portable IdentityÅh
Presenter: Dr. Patricia Jaegerman, is a US Licensed Clinical Psychologist specialized in life cycle transitions, immigration and cultural values.
Location: TELL office in Omotesando
• Fee: 16,000 yen per person for the four sessions
Reservations are required.
To reserve your place, please contact the TELL Community Counseling Service Intake Office at (03) 3498-0231. Places are strictly limited, please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Friday May 23, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at skillsbuild@gmail.com
Friday May 23, 10:00-5:30
International NGO Symposium In Kobe
Details: http://www.g8ngoforum.org/english/
Sunday May 25
People's TICAD
Location: Kanagawa Hall
Reservation deadline May 20: TNnet_sympo@ticad-csf.net
For details visit: http://www.ticad-csf.net/TNnet/event.html
Organized by TICAD IV NGO Network (TNnet)
Wednesday May 28 – May 30
TICAD IV in Yokohama
For event schedule and details visit:
http://www.ticad-csf.net/TNnet/index.html
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/ticad/index_tc4.html
Thursday, May 29, 2008, from 7:00pm
The DAJ Supper Club meets the last Thursday of every month.
Location: Adding Blue, Minami-Aoyama 6-3-16, Tokyo
Organized by DAJ
Meeting fee USD100.00 10,000 yen per person
Friday May 30, 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon – for nonprofit and NGO leaders
Cost: pay as you go.
Location: Fujimama's Restaurant, Harajuku
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com before May 27 to reserve your space.
JUNE & JULY EVENTS
Friday June 6, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Saturday June 14, 4:00-8:00
Skylines networking party.
Location Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
Tickets/Donation for participation:
5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1
7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)
Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 organizations working locally:
Tokyo Shure, Kalakasan Migrant Women's Empowerment Center and Polaris Project Japan
Organized by the PSC in collaboration with several other
For details: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 4:00pm
DAJ Summer BBQ in Tokyo
Meeting fee - USD25.00 2500 yen per person
if you can help out on the organizing committee for this one, email lauren.shannon@gmail.com
Organized by DAJ
G8 Summit NGO Forum and Events related to the G8 citizens forum:
June 28 - International Symposium on conservation of forest ecosystem (at Kyosai Hall)
June 28 - July 4 G8 summit cinema festival about indigenous inhabitants and environment (at Theater KINO, free space ATTIC)
July 1 - 4 - Indigenous Summit (at Nibutani, Sapporo Pirka Kotan, Sapporo Convention Center)
July 3 - Symposium on bases and women (at Hokkaido Christian Center)
July 4 - La Via Campesina (International Peasant Movement) (at Kyosai Hall)
July 5 - Peace Walk (at center of Sapporo)
July 5 - Environment Musical (at Chieria)
July 5 – 8 - Alternative Summit (at Sapporo Convention Center)
July 9 - International Symposium ÅgConciliation and Peace brought by CitizensÅh (at LÅEPLAZA)
Get more info at http://www.g8ngoforum.org/english/2008/03/information-for-ngos-in-toyako.html or http://kitay-hokkaido.net/
Volunteer opportunities:
IMADR holds Volunteer information sessions every month in Japanese, but if you do not speak Japanese, contact them to set up a private meeting. For more information: http://www.imadr.org/index.html
Jobs – none this month
Social change opps
Medecins du Monde Japon fundraising event looking for supporting restaurants – Mother's Day (Sunday May 11) all the donations (a % of the turn-over of the restaurant that day) will be used to fund medical projects targetting women. Find more information in English and Japanese on the wesbite www.mdm.or.jp or contact helfter@mdm.or.jp. Spread the word to restaurants you know
Fuji Rock NGO Village
Now taking applications for NGO to have booths and activities for the last weekend of July.
Application deadline May 2
Themes: global warming, poverty
Selection will be made public on 5/14 and all NGOs selected must participate in 3 meetings: 5/28, 6/11 and 7/16
For application, please visit: http://www.gomizero.org/action/ngo_village/entry.doc
For more information contact - ngo-v@gomizero.org (in Japanese only!)
Tai Chi in Takadonobaba
Just an eight-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station (Yamanote Line and Tozai Line) in the park right beside Shinjuku Sports Center
Participation fee: 2000yen per class
Contact for details: chifact@gmail.com
May 2 - deadline!
JEN's Smile Seeds campaign
May 11 is the Mother's Day in Japan, and many people send flowers to
their mother. JEN has prepared original bouquet to send to the mothers and participant to this "smile seeds" campaign supports, at the same time, the mother in Sri Lanka who has been suffering from Tsunami and the conflict.
Details are here: http://www.jen-npo.org/participation/buy.html#smile
Contact today:
Tel. 03-5225-9352Å@Å@Fax. 03-5225-9357
Email: asakawa@jen-npo.org
URL: http://www.jen-npo.org
May 2 - deadline
Fuji Rock NGO Village application deadline - see below
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:00-12noon
The 9th Annual Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) Charity Walk & Runathon.
location: Imperial Palace Circuit
Meet at Chidorigafuchi Park, next to Hanzomon Gate Nearest station: Hanzomon (exit 3)
Participation fee: 3500 yen donation before April 21 / 4500 yen donation at the event
To register or for more information: Contact the TELL Business Office: 03-3498-0261 or Go to www.telljp.com
May 3 (Sat) Hibiya Park,Tokyo 13:00
Article 9 Peace Walk
Rally Supporting the Peace Constitution, Walk to Ginza (dep. 15:00)
Tel: 080-3434-2684 Fax: 050-8002-4634
Email: peacewalk@mbe.nifty.com
URL: http://homepage3.nifty.com/peace_walk/Welcome.html
PEACE WALK BLOG
http://qjpwsyonan.exblog.jp/m2008-04-01
May 4 – 6
"Global Article 9 Conference"
Fees for the Global Article 9 Conference to Abolish War:
Per day fee: Åè1500 Åi¥1000 with advance purchase, free for junior high school students and younger.Åj
Advance tickets may be purchased at Lawson's convenience stores, or by postal transfer (see http://www.whynot9.jp/action/ticket.html for details in Japanese).
For more info and full conference schedule:www.whynot9.jp/
Venue access: http://www.m-messe.co.jp /access/train_access_e.html
For event details http://www.whynot9.jp/_about/
Monday, May 5th (National Holiday) 12:20 – 13:50
Global Article 9 Conference Workshop: Exploring the Connections Between Music and Peace
Place: Makuhari Messe, Chiba (International Conference Hall 3F, Room 304)
Performers: Aska Kaneko (Multi-genre violinist and vocalist)
Ben Kemp & Uminari (Polynesian and Japanese acoustic fusion ensemble)
Likkle Mai & The K (Reggae vocalist/ guitarist)
Emcee: Peter Barakan (broadcaster)
Organizer: Peace Not War Japan (www.pnwj.org)
Tuesday, May 6 11am – 5pm
Toriizaka Art presents Print Extravaganza
All framed and unframed prints and original works on paper offered at fabulous savings
Much of the current inventory can be previewed at www.toriizakaart.com
Tuesday May 6 11:30- late
Rally and March for Tibet
Location for rally: Nippon-Seinenkan Hall, starting from 12:30 to 14:00 (the hall opens at 11:30).
The hall accommodates 1000 people on a first-come-first-served basis.
March Route info: Start at 2:30 at Nippon-Seinenkan Hall => Gaienmae Migi (right side) => Aoyama Street => Omotesando Street Migigawa (right side) => Meiji Jingu Shrine Mae => Gorinbashi Bridje => Yoyogi Park (Area B)
l candle light vigil after dark.
Organized by Save Tibet Network
Get details here: http://save-tibet-network-action3-english.blogspot.com/
Thursday May 8, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Friday, May 9 6pm - 9pm & Saturday, May 10 1pm - 9pm
Mother’s Day Open House in collaboration with De La Concha Silver
Join us for wine, cheese and chocolates.
Much of the current inventory can be previewed at www.toriizakaart.com
Saturday, May 10, 10:00-12:00
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: Tel: 03-5441-9864, E-mail: conted@tuj.ac.jp
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/cont-ed/index.html
Saturday, May 10, 12:00-7:00pm
Global Village/ People Tree World Fair Trade Day 2008 event
Maru Building, 7F Hall
Get details at www.wftday.org
Saturday, May 10, 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.
Contact: tic@hpo.net for more information or to sign up.
Sunday, May 11, all day!
Mothers'Day Fundraiser – Eat well and do good!
- Donations from participating restaurants will be used to fund medical projects targeting women.
Organized by Medecins du Monde Japon www.mdm.or.jp
Sunday, May 11, 9:30am – 2:00
The 34th "Ashinaga P Walk 10"
Walk to raise money for world youth
60 courses in 47 regions of Japan
Find out more: www.ashinaga-pwalk.org
Thursday, May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
TELL's workshop series: ÅgMobile Families: Nurturing a Portable IdentityÅh
Presenter: Dr. Patricia Jaegerman, is a US Licensed Clinical Psychologist specialized in life cycle transitions, immigration and cultural values.
Location: TELL office in Omotesando
• Fee: 16,000 yen per person for the four sessions
Reservations are required.
To reserve your place, please contact the TELL Community Counseling Service Intake Office at (03) 3498-0231. Places are strictly limited, please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Friday May 23, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at skillsbuild@gmail.com
Friday May 23, 10:00-5:30
International NGO Symposium In Kobe
Details: http://www.g8ngoforum.org/english/
Sunday May 25
People's TICAD
Location: Kanagawa Hall
Reservation deadline May 20: TNnet_sympo@ticad-csf.net
For details visit: http://www.ticad-csf.net/TNnet/event.html
Organized by TICAD IV NGO Network (TNnet)
Wednesday May 28 – May 30
TICAD IV in Yokohama
For event schedule and details visit:
http://www.ticad-csf.net/TNnet/index.html
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/ticad/index_tc4.html
Thursday, May 29, 2008, from 7:00pm
The DAJ Supper Club meets the last Thursday of every month.
Location: Adding Blue, Minami-Aoyama 6-3-16, Tokyo
Organized by DAJ
Meeting fee USD100.00 10,000 yen per person
Friday May 30, 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon – for nonprofit and NGO leaders
Cost: pay as you go.
Location: Fujimama's Restaurant, Harajuku
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com before May 27 to reserve your space.
JUNE & JULY EVENTS
Friday June 6, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
Saturday June 14, 4:00-8:00
Skylines networking party.
Location Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
Tickets/Donation for participation:
5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1
7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)
Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 organizations working locally:
Tokyo Shure, Kalakasan Migrant Women's Empowerment Center and Polaris Project Japan
Organized by the PSC in collaboration with several other
For details: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 4:00pm
DAJ Summer BBQ in Tokyo
Meeting fee - USD25.00 2500 yen per person
if you can help out on the organizing committee for this one, email lauren.shannon@gmail.com
Organized by DAJ
G8 Summit NGO Forum and Events related to the G8 citizens forum:
June 28 - International Symposium on conservation of forest ecosystem (at Kyosai Hall)
June 28 - July 4 G8 summit cinema festival about indigenous inhabitants and environment (at Theater KINO, free space ATTIC)
July 1 - 4 - Indigenous Summit (at Nibutani, Sapporo Pirka Kotan, Sapporo Convention Center)
July 3 - Symposium on bases and women (at Hokkaido Christian Center)
July 4 - La Via Campesina (International Peasant Movement) (at Kyosai Hall)
July 5 - Peace Walk (at center of Sapporo)
July 5 - Environment Musical (at Chieria)
July 5 – 8 - Alternative Summit (at Sapporo Convention Center)
July 9 - International Symposium ÅgConciliation and Peace brought by CitizensÅh (at LÅEPLAZA)
Get more info at http://www.g8ngoforum.org/english/2008/03/information-for-ngos-in-toyako.html or http://kitay-hokkaido.net/
Volunteer opportunities:
IMADR holds Volunteer information sessions every month in Japanese, but if you do not speak Japanese, contact them to set up a private meeting. For more information: http://www.imadr.org/index.html
Jobs – none this month
Social change opps
Medecins du Monde Japon fundraising event looking for supporting restaurants – Mother's Day (Sunday May 11) all the donations (a % of the turn-over of the restaurant that day) will be used to fund medical projects targetting women. Find more information in English and Japanese on the wesbite www.mdm.or.jp or contact helfter@mdm.or.jp. Spread the word to restaurants you know
Fuji Rock NGO Village
Now taking applications for NGO to have booths and activities for the last weekend of July.
Application deadline May 2
Themes: global warming, poverty
Selection will be made public on 5/14 and all NGOs selected must participate in 3 meetings: 5/28, 6/11 and 7/16
For application, please visit: http://www.gomizero.org/action/ngo_village/entry.doc
For more information contact - ngo-v@gomizero.org (in Japanese only!)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April 2008 Events listing
Over the next 2 months the PSC is working on a summer networking and fundraising party with several other groups. If you want to be involved in our summer event – let us know by email (skillsbuild at gmail.com) so we can send you more event details and join our April 15 meeting.
Sunday, April 6, 9:00-11:00am
Tai Chi in Takadonobaba - first in a series of lessons
Participation fee: 2000yen per class
Sunday, April 6, 9:30-11:30am
Yoga in Yoyogi Park + Picnic Brunch
Participation fee: 6000yen
Organized by Social concierge
To register contact Hashimoto (this_nice_day_of_every_day@yahoo.co.jp )
Sunday, April 6, 5:00-8:00pm
Workshop – intro to theatre acting
Fundraising event for OXFAM trailwalker
Location: Naka-meguro
Donation: 3000 yen
To sign up and get a map: tanukitrailwalker@gmail.com
Saturday April 12, to Friday April 25, 2008. 11:30am to 11:30 pm
Amnesty International (AI) two-week photo exhibition and series of public events
- to celebrate 60 years since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, and the launch of a new campaigning group in Tokyo, AITEN.
Location: Ben's Café in Takadanobaba, Tokyo.
1-29-21 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. 03-3202-2445
Map at http://www.benscafe.com/
For details of the evening schedule, see our website at http://www.aig78.org/
Saturday, April 12, 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.
Contact: tic@hpo.net for more information or to sign up.
Sunday, April 13, 3:00-7:00pm
Workshop – Intro to creative protography
Fundraising event for OXFAM trailwalker
Location: Naka-meguro
Donation: 3000 yen
To sign up and get a map: tanukitrailwalker@gmail.com
Tuesday April 15, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
We still need 3 or 4 volunteers to work on PR, website development and sponsor outreach.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Friday April 18 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon – for nonprofit and NGO leaders
Cancelled!
Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, All day
Earth Day in Yoyogi Park
Meet people from NGOs and eco-friendly groups
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 11-2:00pm
Peace Bike ride for Article 9
Location: Shibuya Station, Hachiko exit
Contact Info jamie@whynot9.jp for more information.
Sunday April 20th, 4 - 11 pm
Join the Earth Day events in Yoyogi Party all day all weekend!
When its done join the Parties 4 Peace event
a Vegetarian and organic foods BBQ and International DJs,
Sunday, April 6, 9:00-11:00am
Tai Chi in Takadonobaba - first in a series of lessons
Participation fee: 2000yen per class
Sunday, April 6, 9:30-11:30am
Yoga in Yoyogi Park + Picnic Brunch
Participation fee: 6000yen
Organized by Social concierge
To register contact Hashimoto (this_nice_day_of_every_day
Sunday, April 6, 5:00-8:00pm
Workshop – intro to theatre acting
Fundraising event for OXFAM trailwalker
Location: Naka-meguro
Donation: 3000 yen
To sign up and get a map: tanukitrailwalker@gmail.com
Saturday April 12, to Friday April 25, 2008. 11:30am to 11:30 pm
Amnesty International (AI) two-week photo exhibition and series of public events
- to celebrate 60 years since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, and the launch of a new campaigning group in Tokyo, AITEN.
Location: Ben's Café in Takadanobaba, Tokyo.
1-29-21 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. 03-3202-2445
Map at http://www.benscafe.com/
For details of the evening schedule, see our website at http://www.aig78.org/
Saturday, April 12, 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.
Contact: tic@hpo.net for more information or to sign up.
Sunday, April 13, 3:00-7:00pm
Workshop – Intro to creative protography
Fundraising event for OXFAM trailwalker
Location: Naka-meguro
Donation: 3000 yen
To sign up and get a map: tanukitrailwalker@gmail.com
Tuesday April 15, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
We still need 3 or 4 volunteers to work on PR, website development and sponsor outreach.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Friday April 18 1:00-2:00pm
PSC Networking Luncheon – for nonprofit and NGO leaders
Cancelled!
Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, All day
Earth Day in Yoyogi Park
Meet people from NGOs and eco-friendly groups
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 11-2:00pm
Peace Bike ride for Article 9
Location: Shibuya Station, Hachiko exit
Contact Info jamie@whynot9.jp for more information.
Sunday April 20th, 4 - 11 pm
Join the Earth Day events in Yoyogi Party all day all weekend!
When its done join the Parties 4 Peace event
a Vegetarian and organic foods BBQ and International DJs,
at Oath Aoyama
Parties 4 Peace supports BEE - Bicycle for Everyone`s Earth, 1000 yen entry
Sunday, April 20, 6:00-11:00pm
PLAY ON! Fundraiser for hunger relief
Live bands and DJs
Location: What the Dickens, Ebisu
Map: http://www.whatthedickens.jp/
Donation: 2000 yen
For more info visit: http://www.2hj.org/
Monday April 21 7:30 -11:00pm
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
PSC speaker: Sarajean Rossitto on CSR in Japan
Entry: 1000 yen, students free.
Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
Friday April 25, 2008. 7:00pm to 9:00pm
PSC monthly networking event - at the Amnesty International (AI) photo exhibition
Location: Ben's Café in Takadanobaba, Tokyo.
1-29-21 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. 03-3202-2445
Map at http://www.benscafe.com/
Cost: pay as you go.
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com before April 24 if you want more info.
Saturday April 26, 10:00-5:00pm
May Day Celebrations in Yoyogi Park
Visit the park and meet people from a wide array of social movement organizations, NGOs and community groups.
Saturday April 26, 1:00-5:00pm
The Global economy and human rights
Location: Shinsei Bank HQ 1st floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
Participation Fee:2000yen
Registration in advance necessary: contact rtaniguchi@amnesty.or.jp
Organized by Amnesty International Japan
May & June events
May 2 - deadline
Fuji Rock NGO Village application deadline - see below
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:00-12noon
The 9th Annual Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) Charity Walk & Runathon.
location: Imperial Palace Circuit
Meet at Chidorigafuchi Park, next to Hanzomon Gate Nearest station: Hanzomon (exit 3)
Participation fee: 3500 yen donation before April 21 / 4500 yen donation at the event
To register or for more information: Contact the TELL Business Office: 03-3498-0261 or Go to http://www.telljp.com/
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/
Thursday May 8, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Sunday, May 11, all day!
Mothers'Day Fundraiser – Eat well and do good!
- Donations from participating restaurants will be used to fund medical projects targeting women.
Organized by Medecins du Monde Japon http://www.mdm.or.jp/
Friday May 23, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Saturday June 14, 4:00-8:00
Skylines networking party.
Location Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
Tickets/Donation for participation:
5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1
7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)
Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 nonprofit organizations working locally:
Tokyo Shure, Kalakasan Migrant Women's Empowerment Center and Polaris Project Japan
Organized by the PSC in collaboration with several other organizations.
For details: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Volunteer opportunities
June 14 Skylines - PSC Networking/fundraising party is still needs 3 or 4 people to help out with party preparation! We are still looking for individuals to help with sponsorship, tickets sales and outreach as well as one person to just get the website up and running. Through the month of April we are focusing on cash donations and raffle prizes.
* Cash donations will go directly the nonprofit organizations.
* Donations in goods or services will be used to raise funds for the nonprofit organizations.
* Sponsors will be recognized on our website and in the event program.
If you have a few hours a week to help out please contact skillsbuild@gmail.com.
TELL needs volunteers for the Charity Walk & Runathon. For more information, contact the TELL Business Office: 03-3498-0261 or Go to http://www.telljp.com/
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
Hands-on Tokyo is looking for an Executive Director. Experience and highly skilled bilingual person to run the Japan office. Visit their website and contact them directly: http://www.handsontokyo.org/index.php
Asian Population and Development Association is looking for a program assistant to help with organizing parliamentarians' conferences, writing proposals/reports for donors, preparing publications and administrative work. Must be fluent in English and have general Japanese communication skills. Contact APDA at 03-54058844, http://www.apda.jp/
Social change opps
Medecins du Monde Japon fundraising event looking for supporting restaurants – Mother's Day (Sunday May 11) all the donations (a % of the turn-over of the restaurant that day) will be used to fund medical projects targetting women. Find more information in English and Japanese on the wesbite http://www.mdm.or.jp/ or contact helfter@mdm.or.jp. Spread the word to restaurants you know
Fuji Rock NGO Village
Now taking applications for NGO to have booths and activities for the last weekend of July.
Application deadline May 2
Themes: global warming, poverty
Selection will be made public on 5/14 and all NGOs selected must participate in 3 meetings: 5/28, 6/11 and 7/16
For application, please visit: http://www.gomizero.org/action/ngo_village/entry.doc
For more information contact - mailto:ngo-v@gomizero.org
Recommended reads for Spring - Learn more about the "bottom billion"
- A Billion Lives: An Eyewitness Report from the Frontlines of Humanity, by Jan Egeland
- The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, by Naomi Klein
- Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet, by Jeffrey D. Sachs
- The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations, by Brian Fagan
- Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism, by Muhammad Yunus
- Out of Poverty: What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail, by Paul Polak
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Parties 4 Peace supports BEE - Bicycle for Everyone`s Earth, 1000 yen entry
Sunday, April 20, 6:00-11:00pm
PLAY ON! Fundraiser for hunger relief
Live bands and DJs
Location: What the Dickens, Ebisu
Map: http://www.whatthedickens.jp/
Donation: 2000 yen
For more info visit: http://www.2hj.org/
Monday April 21 7:30 -11:00pm
Biz Nite Monthly Networking series now includes a vibrant nonprofit NGO component
PSC speaker: Sarajean Rossitto on CSR in Japan
Entry: 1000 yen, students free.
Location: Roppongi Fifty-Seven.
To sign up or for more details: jon@gvm.co.jp
Friday April 25, 2008. 7:00pm to 9:00pm
PSC monthly networking event - at the Amnesty International (AI) photo exhibition
Location: Ben's Café in Takadanobaba, Tokyo.
1-29-21 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. 03-3202-2445
Map at http://www.benscafe.com/
Cost: pay as you go.
Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com before April 24 if you want more info.
Saturday April 26, 10:00-5:00pm
May Day Celebrations in Yoyogi Park
Visit the park and meet people from a wide array of social movement organizations, NGOs and community groups.
Saturday April 26, 1:00-5:00pm
The Global economy and human rights
Location: Shinsei Bank HQ 1st floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm
Participation Fee:2000yen
Registration in advance necessary: contact rtaniguchi@amnesty.or.jp
Organized by Amnesty International Japan
May & June events
May 2 - deadline
Fuji Rock NGO Village application deadline - see below
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:00-12noon
The 9th Annual Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) Charity Walk & Runathon.
location: Imperial Palace Circuit
Meet at Chidorigafuchi Park, next to Hanzomon Gate Nearest station: Hanzomon (exit 3)
Participation fee: 3500 yen donation before April 21 / 4500 yen donation at the event
To register or for more information: Contact the TELL Business Office: 03-3498-0261 or Go to http://www.telljp.com/
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/
Thursday May 8, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Sunday, May 11, all day!
Mothers'Day Fundraiser – Eat well and do good!
- Donations from participating restaurants will be used to fund medical projects targeting women.
Organized by Medecins du Monde Japon http://www.mdm.or.jp/
Friday May 23, 7:00-9:30
PSC event planning meeting
Our professional networking scheduled for June 14 2008 will raise money for 3 organizations that have been selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details on the meeting and the event - contact Sarajean at rose.ito@gmail.com
Saturday June 14, 4:00-8:00
Skylines networking party.
Location Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm
Tickets/Donation for participation:
5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1
7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)
Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 nonprofit organizations working locally:
Tokyo Shure, Kalakasan Migrant Women's Empowerment Center and Polaris Project Japan
Organized by the PSC in collaboration with several other organizations.
For details: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Volunteer opportunities
June 14 Skylines - PSC Networking/fundraising party is still needs 3 or 4 people to help out with party preparation! We are still looking for individuals to help with sponsorship, tickets sales and outreach as well as one person to just get the website up and running. Through the month of April we are focusing on cash donations and raffle prizes.
* Cash donations will go directly the nonprofit organizations.
* Donations in goods or services will be used to raise funds for the nonprofit organizations.
* Sponsors will be recognized on our website and in the event program.
If you have a few hours a week to help out please contact skillsbuild@gmail.com.
TELL needs volunteers for the Charity Walk & Runathon. For more information, contact the TELL Business Office: 03-3498-0261 or Go to http://www.telljp.com/
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
Hands-on Tokyo is looking for an Executive Director. Experience and highly skilled bilingual person to run the Japan office. Visit their website and contact them directly: http://www.handsontokyo.org
Asian Population and Development Association is looking for a program assistant to help with organizing parliamentarians' conferences, writing proposals/reports for donors, preparing publications and administrative work. Must be fluent in English and have general Japanese communication skills. Contact APDA at 03-54058844, http://www.apda.jp/
Social change opps
Medecins du Monde Japon fundraising event looking for supporting restaurants – Mother's Day (Sunday May 11) all the donations (a % of the turn-over of the restaurant that day) will be used to fund medical projects targetting women. Find more information in English and Japanese on the wesbite http://www.mdm.or.jp/ or contact helfter@mdm.or.jp. Spread the word to restaurants you know
Fuji Rock NGO Village
Now taking applications for NGO to have booths and activities for the last weekend of July.
Application deadline May 2
Themes: global warming, poverty
Selection will be made public on 5/14 and all NGOs selected must participate in 3 meetings: 5/28, 6/11 and 7/16
For application, please visit: http://www.gomizero.org/action
For more information contact - mailto:ngo-v@gomizero.org
Recommended reads for Spring - Learn more about the "bottom billion"
- A Billion Lives: An Eyewitness Report from the Frontlines of Humanity, by Jan Egeland
- The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, by Naomi Klein
- Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet, by Jeffrey D. Sachs
- The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations, by Brian Fagan
- Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism, by Muhammad Yunus
- Out of Poverty: What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail, by Paul Polak
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