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
