Saturday June 1 - Monday June 3 TICAD ⅤEvents and details can be found here: http://www.ticad.net/ja/ticadv/event.html,
In English http://www.ticad.net/index.html
Sunday, June 2, 2.30pm-5.00pm
Tokyo Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK) Meetup Group Early
Summer Party
Location: Station Garden Tower, 38th Floor View Lounge, 2-25-1
Nishi Nippori, Arakawa-ku, 116-0013, Tokyo
(map available on Facebook and Meetup pages – links below)
Cost: 2,500 yen per person
Registration information: On Facebook, Meetup or at katelarsen69@hotmail.com
For more information: Katrina Larsen (katelarsen69@hotmail.com)
Links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/443296535759586/
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/The-Tokyo-Animal-Refuge-Kansai-ARK-Meetup-Group
Sunday, June 2
JAMBO Miura
Peninsula (Miura Mt. Fuji, Mt. Hodai, and Takeyama) Hiking Course
(Intermediate Course)(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in
case of rain)
Meet at Keikyuu Nagasawa station on the Keihin Kyuko (Keikyuu)
Line at 11:10AM.
Course: Keikyuu Nagasawa Station - Miura Mt. Fuji - Mt. Hodai -
Mt. Takeyama Mt. Takeyama is the Miura Peninusula's high point at
200 meters. It has a panoramic view. The hiking time is about 4
hours.
If you have any questions, contact David by email jambodave@green.email.ne.jp.
For more information visit the JAMBO site: http://en.jambointernational.org/
Sunday, June 9
JAMBO Environmental
Project Volunteering at Tama Zoo, Cutting Down Bamboo Grass and Old Trees
Meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance
of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).
If you would like to participate, please inform David by June 6 so that we can get volunteer insurance. If you
join this event, please bring the following: Long sleeved shirt and long
pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking
shoes or hiking boots) are required.
Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks
during the work project.
If you have any questions, contact David by email jambodave@green.email.ne.jp.
For more information visit the JAMBO site: http://en.jambointernational.org/
Wednesday June 12,from
19:00
Tokyo Sinfonia: All-Holst programme
Venue Oji Hall (Ginza)
Post-concert champagne with the artists in
the lobby
Tickets: Group ￥5,500 each;
Single ￥6,000
Please enquire about 4-concert
subscriptions offering VIP perks, discounted tickets and special seating
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Organized by Tokyo Sinfonia http://www.tokyosinfonia.com
Thursday June 13, 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting
FEW Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker – Debbie Howard, CarterJMRN KK http://carterjmrn.com/index.html
Theme: Japanese Consumerism and Innovation – Key Trends for the
Future
Location: Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11
Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Fee: Members ¥3,000 and Guests ¥5,000
– includes Drinks and dinner buffet
RSVP: Please be sure to email Bethan at
membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat!
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Find out more about this event and FEW: www.fewjapan.com
Sunday June 16
JAMBO
Tsurugisaki Coastal Walk
(Easy) (Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in case of heavy
rain)
Things to bring: lunch, drink, hat, walking shoes and additional
shoes or sandals you don't mind getting wet (just in case there's water to walk
through). Bringing a swimsuit is also recommended because there's a good
swimming spot en route (weather permitting).
Walk time: 3-4 hours
If you have any questions, contact David by email jambodave@green.email.ne.jp.
For more information visit the JAMBO site: http://en.jambointernational.org/
Wednesday, June 20
World Refugee Day. For more information please email info@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Saturday June 23
RIJ Annual Run
Calling All Runners!! This year’s Palace Run will take place on Sunday, June 23. All proceeds after costs will go
directly to RIJ. Get your friends and family to sponsor you and help make a
difference. For more information or for instruction on how to register, please visit
www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org/running.
If you’re not a runner but would like to help out, we are always looking for
volunteers. Please email running@refugeesinternationaljapan.org.
Sunday,June 23
JAMBO
Chichibu SPECIAL - Mountain Flower Road, Iris and Hydrangea Temple
Pilgrimage Hiking
(Intermediate Course) HALF NEW!!! (Participation Fee 1000 yen + 300 yen Park entrance
fee) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Time & Place: 11:25AM at
Ashigakubo Station's ticket gate or 2:30PM at Yokose
Station's ticket gate (For the REALLY LAZY people!!!)
The total walking time is about 6 hours.
Please bring your lunch and drink. Check out the following HPs for more
information:
http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~kinoko/syuuhen/hanamiti.htm (Mountain Flower Road)
http://www.yokoze.org/ (Hiking Courses)
http://www.yokoze.org/ (Hiking Courses)
If you have any questions, contact David by email jambodave@green.email.ne.jp.
For more information visit the JAMBO site: http://en.jambointernational.org/
Sunday, June 30
JAMBO Mt.
Kintoki Hiking
(Participation Fee 1000 Yen) (A bit difficult) (Cancelled in
case of rain)
Meet at the ticket gate of Ashigara Station on the Gotemba Line
at 9:55AM.
Please bring your lunch and drink.
Please don't forget to have your rucksack and exercise or
trekking shoes!
If you have any questions, contact David by email jambodave@green.email.ne.jp.
For more information visit the JAMBO site: http://en.jambointernational.org/
Heads up! More events
coming up this summer!
Thursday July 4
Kyoto University Public Talk on the Role of Japanese NGOs in the Tohoku disaster
Rising leaders seminar series -
More info coming soon!
Tuesday, July 9, 7:00
RIJ's Pub Quiz challenge
Whether you missed May's trivia challenge or need redemption
after it, mark your calendar for the next Pub Quiz challenge. The event will take
place at Kichioji's The Hub. Expect more details next month. For more
information please email info@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Thursday July 11 7:00-10:00pm
FEW Monthly Meeting
Theme: Be your own Publicist!
Featuring: Sarah Hall, Director of PR at ToysRUs http://www.toysrus.co.jp/
FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Map and access info: http://www.wesleyfoundationjp.com/en/access.html
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests
FEW Monthly Meeting
Theme: Be your own Publicist!
Featuring: Sarah Hall, Director of PR at ToysRUs http://www.toysrus.co.jp/
FEW monthly events are only open to women – members and non-members from every background and nationality.
Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Map and access info: http://www.wesleyfoundationjp.com/en/access.html
Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests
includes buffet dinner and drinks.
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat
* You can pay in advance via bank transfer, or pay at the door.
Email: Bethan at membership@fewjapan.com to secure your seat
Find out more about FEW: www.fewjapan.com
Saturday, July 13
Save the date for RIJ’s next charity golf tournament.
Details forthcoming. For more information please email info@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
Thursday July 18
Tokyo Sinfonia in July, WENZEL FUCHS
CLARINET SERENADE champagne concert
Venue Oji Hall (Ginza)
Eroica Variations, Op. 35 (Beethoven)
Concerto for Clarinet & Strings in
B-flat Major, Op. 34 (Weber)
Concerto for Clarinet & Strings in B
Minor, Op. 115 (Brahms)
Please enquire about 4-concert
subscriptions offering VIP perks, discounted tickets & special seating
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Organized by Tokyo Sinfonia http://www.tokyosinfonia.com
July 19 - August 25 (weekends)
RIJ will be participating in a series of children's workshops
hosted by the Roppongi Hills community this summer. If you have a workshop idea
and are interested in leading a session for kids, or, if you would like to help
out as a volunteer, please email info@refugeesinternationaljapan.org.
Keep your eyes out for more information.
Friday July 26
Tokyo Sinfonia in July, JAPANESE SERENADE
dinner-concert
Venue Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan
(Yurakucho)
Trityque for Strings (Yasushi Akutagawa)
Sinfonietta (Sadao Bekku)
Three Film Scenes (Toru Takemitsu)
Please enquire about 4-concert
subscriptions offering VIP perks, discounted tickets & special seating
Tickets/Information tickets@tokyosinfonia.com
Organized by Tokyo Sinfonia http://www.tokyosinfonia.com
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Real-time Online Training -
Reporting Workshop
This training course will introduce the
Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) fourth iteration of the GRI Sustainability
Reporting Guidelines, the G4, launched in May 2013.
18 June 2013 (Tuesday), Real-time online
training - delegates can ask questions to the trainer via chat or/and by
directly speaking to her. USD 130 (training fee includes training slides)
Professional Master's in CSR
7-10 June 2013 (Fri – Mon) |
Bangkok | Thailand
The course examines the contributions that businesses can make
to sustainable development with a particular emphasis on poverty alleviation.
It also looks into innovative business practices associated with social
enterprises, inclusive business, and the role business can play in poverty
reduction by engaging people across the value chain.
RESOURCES
Now Available: The
Foundation Directory, 2013 Edition!
The Center for Victims of Torture - New Tactics in Human
Rights now has resources
available in 24 languages! Find out more https://www.facebook.com/NewTactics
Thanks to many human rights organizations who have translated
selected resources, we have material on our website in 24 languages!
Currently, the titles and descriptions on the website are limited to English.
We hope to make these translated resources easier to access as we expand our
reach and add new languages to our multilingual website.
Other groups and events
Tokyo Spring is a leftwing political gathering.
Tokyo Spring blogspot: tokyospring.blogspot.com.
Twitter: @sulejmansulejma.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Tokyo-Spring/241175539265215
Fukushima Future is a young NPO based in France
also with a network in Japan. We are working for a better future in Fukushima
Prefecture and the rest of Japan. Please help by joining us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Fukushima.Future.
Phone: +33 (0) 6-4980-5731. Email: fukushimafuture@hotmail.com. Twitter: twitter.com/FukushimaFuture
Aichi Women’s Festival, Short film competition
August 31 - September 8 -Accepting entries for short films
Applications for films makers please see the site more
information on the website
