Journey to Hope - a Refugee Experience First Ever Refugee Mobile
Learning Centers In Tokyo, Yokohama and Kobe in October 2010
RIJ is very busy getting ready for Journey to Hope, an interactive
refugee experience using shipping containers in Tokyo, Yokohama and
Kobe. Students will live out the "refugee experience" and children and
adults alike will have the opportunity to learn about refugees through
the exhibits, displays and activities.
Please check the website for details: www.
RIJ needs your help: if you can give some time money or space/venues,
please drop them a line today!
http://www.
Find the latest information about RIJ events and related news in one
place at: http://rijblog.wordpress.com/
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 & 3, 10am – 5pm
GLOBAL FESTA: meet people from many NGOs, international development
agencies and embassies while enjoying a bit of chicken curry!
Place: Hibya Park, Tokyo
Find out more http://www.gfjapan.com/
Sunday October 10, from 10 am
350.org event: TokyoHackerSpace will be hosting a 10/10 Eco life Action party.
Fee: 1000yen
Event Website: http://www.tokyohackerspace.
Find out about other 10/10 events in Japan:
http://www.350.org/map#/map/
Thursday, October 14, 7:00-9:30
FEW monthly meeting: Monthly networking+ presentation in English.
Location: The Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, accessible from
Shibuya Station or Omotesando station
Price: Members 3000 yen, Guests 6000 yen * includes light buffet and drinks
Get more information: www.fewjapan.com
Saturday and Sunday, Oct 16 and Oct 17, 10:30 – 5:00
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL FESTA
* Festival featuring more than 200 organizations involved in
international development and cooperation activities.
At Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall B
Access information: http://www.pacifico.co.jp/
Visit http://www.festanet.org or http://yokohama-c-plat.org/ for more
information
October 21st - 24, 2010
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare. Directed by Jonah Hagans.
Venue: Theater Sun-mall, Shinjuku
Tickets: 4500 yen at the door, 4000 yen advanced sales and 2500 yen students
Get more information about Tokyo International Players online
www.tokyoplayers.org
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November events:
Friday, November 5, 6:00pm~9:30pm.
TELL’S 15th Annual Connoisseurs’ Auction
Hosted at the Italian Ambassador’s Residence, situated on a 17th
Century garden marking a historical site in Mita.
Tickets (Y16,000 minimum donation per person) require advance payment
and registration for security reasons.
Ticket application forms, forms for donations of gifts and prizes to
be auctioned are available online:
http://www.telljp.com/index.
For more information contact event@telljp.com or call 03-4550-1191, Ext 213.
Thursday November 11, 7:00-9:30
FEW monthly meeting, Monthly networking+ presentation in English.
Location: The Wesley Center 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, accessible from
Shibuya Station or Omotesando station
Price: Members 3000 yen, Guests 6000 yen * includes light buffet and drinks
Get more information: www.fewjapan.com
Saturday, November 27, 9:00-1:00
Run for the Cure® /Walk for Life,
At 9am meet at Hibiya Park (2-2-3 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Access http://www.hibiyacity.com/
Run/walk around the Imperial Palace to raise awareness of breast
cancer and raise money for educational and support organizations
Participant donation of 5,000 per person
To register or for more information visit: www.runforthecure.org
December events:
Early December: Light up the Life of a Refugee Child - Tree of Hope
at the Marunouchi Oazo complex will feature a tree lighting ceremony
and performances by school choirs and readings from students. Previous
years have been opened by Princess Kiko. A reception will follow at a
nearby restaurant.
Please check the website for details: www.
Find the latest information about RIJ events and related news in one
place at: http://rijblog.wordpress.com/
December 2 - 5, 2010 (evening and matinee shows)
"Tartuffe" by Moliere. Directed by Andrew Woolner.
Venue: Ebisu Echo Theatre
Tickets: 4500 yen at the door, 4000 yen advanced sales and 2500 yen students
Get more information about Tokyo International Players online
www.tokyoplayers.org
Your help needed and Job openings:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH RIJ: FUNDING COMMITTEE
THE RIJ FUNDING COMMITTEE would welcome enquiries from anyone
interested in joining them: angie@
EVERY YEAR, RIJ volunteers organize a full program of events to raise
funds and to spread awareness of refugee issues. If you have time,
enthusiasm and would like to help with planning and running an event,
please let us know what kind of help you would like to offer (be it
time, energy and/or expertise) and how much time you can spare to work
with RIJ. Events range from our annual Auction and Art of Dining
exhibition to smaller social activities such as a pub quiz and youth
dance workshops - also we are working on a project to convert a
shipping container into a 'refugee experience'. Volunteers can work
from home or at our office and at times to suit their work and family
commitments. Even as little as an hour a week can make a difference.
And you are guaranteed to meet some wonderful dedicated people and
have fun! Contact: jane@
