Global Campaign for Education GCE Action Week May 2 – 8, 2011
Get more info: http://www.campaignforeducation.org/en/resources/
Thursday May 5th 6pm-9pm
Rare single cask whiskies + hidden Tokyo bar + Tohoku relief
Here's the deal: We go to a cool hidden bar on the University of Tokyo's main campus, they sell us shots of their rare single cask whiskies at up to half the normal price, and 50% of the takings go to
Tohoku.
Rare single cask whiskies + hidden Tokyo bar + Tohoku relief
Here's the deal: We go to a cool hidden bar on the University of Tokyo's main campus, they sell us shots of their rare single cask whiskies at up to half the normal price, and 50% of the takings go to
Tohoku.
FEE: 500 yen entrance
location: University of Tokyo – I n the Agriculture dept of the University of Tokyo's main campus:http://www.ginza-s.com/group/s-location.html)
location: University of Tokyo – I n the Agriculture dept of the University of Tokyo's main campus:http://www.ginza-s.com/group/s-location.html)
All entry fees and 50% of the bar revenue will go to SHARE, a Japan-based medical ngo that is sending doctors, nurses and medicines to Tohoku.
Seehttp://share.or.jp/english/donate/emergency_relief.html
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsIMEMskBBA and then come and have a drink.
Seehttp://share.or.jp/english/donate/emergency_relief.html
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsIMEMskBBA and then come and have a drink.
Saturday, May 7, 9:00-1:00pm
TELL's 12th Annual Charity Walk & Runathon
Venue: Chidorigafuchi Park, Imperial Palace Course
5K, 10K, and Walk around the Imperial Palace, to raise money for TELL, an accredited non-profit organization that has been providing confidential support & western-style counseling to the international and Japanese community for almost 40 years.
T-shirts for the first 800 participants! Win fantastic prizes!
Run! Walk! Enjoy Tokyo!
RSVP to event@telljp.com starting in March.
RSVP to event@telljp.com starting in March.
Get more information: www.telljp.com
Friday, May 6,
Fundraising dinner to celebrate AI's 50th birthday.
Fundraising dinner to celebrate AI's 50th birthday.
Cost: 8,000 yen per person.
Contact the Amnesty International Japan office for details: http://www.amnesty.or.jp/
Saturday May 7, 11-12:30
Tsuda International Training Program: Open house/information sessions (in English and Japanese)
Classes in international development issues, project mgt and writing for NGOs (All courses are run in English but information on program is in Japanese only.)
Courses start May 24
Deadline for applications: May 17
Find out more at http://osc.tsuda.ac.jp/course/titp.html or contact info@osc.tsuda.ac.jp
Friday May 13, 10:00-12noon
Women’s Program English language series: “Boundaries”
Women’s Program English language series: “Boundaries”
Seminars to help women who have been through abusive relationships.
Location: Resilience Studio R (4-14-19-110A Jingumae, Shibuya-ku) (see map: http://www.resilience.jp/images/EN-map.gif)
For more information, email info@resilience.jp
Fee: 2,100 yen (sliding scale available)
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience or check website http://resilience.exblog.jp/i48/ for the complete schedule.)
Upcoming topics:
- Jun. 10: Loss and grief
- Jul. 8: Tools to deal with trauma
- Aug. 12: About the abuser
- Sept. 9: Communication
Friday, May 13 18:30~
CZECH (European Spring) SERENADE
Concert, cuisine & cash bar
Table tickets: Group ￥8,445 each; Single ￥9,335
4-concert subscription ￥33,000 includes VIP seating & special benefits
Reservations (required) are accepted until one day before the event. Payment may be made by bank transfer to Mitsui-Sumitomo Bank Akasaka Branch Ordinary Account 8549626 東京シンフォニア.
Order online at www.tokyosinfona.com, email us at tickets@tokyosinfonia.com, fax (03) 3588 0831, or call them at (03) 3588 0738.
Saturday, May 14, 10:00-12:00
Temple University Japan Continuing Education Dept. Open House (in English)
Courses start May 23
Deadline for applications: May 16
NGO Mgt program courses offered: NGO English, Current social issues in Japan, NGO legal issues and more!
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 the website:
May 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun)
Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m. (90 minutes)
Tohoku Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fundraiser: Park Yoga!
Instructor: Dylan Robertson
Cost: 1,000 yen (100% donated to the Tyler Foundation's Shine On! Tohoku Children's Support Program)
Venue: Yoyogi Park, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
More info http://www.tylershineon.org/2011/03/park-yoga/
May 19th - 22, 2011, 7:30-10:00pm
"Once Upon a Mattress" music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. Directed by Jon Reimer.
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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JUNE EVENTS
Friday, June 3, 6.30pm
RIJ Grand Charity Auction
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL JAPAN IS PLEASED to announce that our 6th Grand Charity Auction and Gala will take place on Friday 3 June. The Gala will be a high profile gathering of distinguished business leaders and private individuals, who will help us raise the money that will restore hope to so many. A cocktail reception and silent auction will be followed by a formal dinner, entertainment and live auction. Proceeds will go towards supporting displaced communities in the Tohoku region as well as funding refugee projects around the world. For enquiries and registration, please email: auction@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Fri. JUNE 3, 7:00 pm ~
TOKYO SINFONIA IN LISZT SERENADE -
Symphonies for Strings champagne concert, Oji Hall (Ginza)
Concert & post-performance champagne
Tickets: Group ￥5,500 each; Single ￥6,000
4-concert subscription ￥20,000 includes VIP seating & special benefits
Reservations (required) are accepted until one day before the event. Payment may be made by bank transfer to Mitsui-Sumitomo Bank Akasaka Branch Ordinary Account 8549626 東京シンフォニア.
Order online at www.tokyosinfona.com, email us at tickets@tokyosinfonia.com, fax (03) 3588 0831, or call them at (03) 3588 0738.
Friday June 10, 10:00-12noon
Women’s Program English language series: “Loss and grief”
Women’s Program English language series: “Loss and grief”
Seminars to help women who have been through abusive relationships.
Location: Resilience Studio R (4-14-19-110A Jingumae, Shibuya-ku) (see map: http://www.resilience.jp/images/EN-map.gif)
For more information, email info@resilience.jp
Fee: 2,100 yen (sliding scale available)
(A more comprehensive series of workshops and seminars are also offered in Japanese. Please contact Resilience or check website http://resilience.exblog.jp/i48/ for the complete schedule.)
Upcoming topics:
- Jul. 8: tools to deal with trauma
- Aug. 12: About the abuser
- Sept. 9: Communication
RESOURCES & SUPPORT:
TOKYO COMEDY STORE has been getting a great turnout for their Wednesday night Improv Workshops with Chris Wells lately. Some people find it the perfect stress relief.
Details here: http://www.tokyocomedy.com/improv_workshops
Details here: http://www.tokyocomedy.com/improv_workshops
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
For all information related to Tohoku Disaster related volunteering, monetary and materials donations – please visit my Blogs. My regular blog http://sarajeans-notes.blogspot.com/ or the new site I created on March 14. http://japanvolunteers.wordpress.com/ If you have any information that would be good to share, please send it to me in Japanese or English. I hope we can make a difference together as we help support those who suffered and start the rebuilding process.
PR and MARKETING DIRECTOR
REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL JAPAN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING candidates for the role of Marketing and PR Director. This is a voluntary position. The Marketing and PR Director is a Board member responsible for marketing, publicity, media contact and publications. The time required would be approximately 10 hours per week. Bi-lingual ability and knowledge of the Japanese media is an advantage.
For further information, contact Jane Best: jane@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL JAPAN
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 to smaller social activities such as a pub quiz and youth dance workshops. 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@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
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