Friday, September 07, 2018

Sept 2018 NEWS #1

Hope you enjoyed the summer despite the heat and rain. I just got back to Japan and have been crazy busy catching up. (I totally believe in diconnecting when on holiday!) Hope you made many new memories!

 There is so much info - i have broken this up into 3 parts - 1 part each day this weekend

Japan sure has had a tough month - heat, typhoons, landslides and another major earthquake. But its just amazing how everyone comes together. Despite disaster day being over I am still sharing some tips and links below as it is important for all of us to know what to do and how to help those in need in Norht and West Japan.

Below is a diverse list of September events- so many on this weekend!!!!

For the Metropolis October Community Pages - I am still looking for event information. Please send your information by Monday Sept 10.Apologies to anyone whose event info i missed And also for the typos for doing this in the midst of Jet Lag and late in the night / early in the morning!
be sure to share this events listing with anyone who might be interested.
Best regards,
Sarajean
Community Page https://metropolisjapan.com/?s=Community
Metropolis this month https://metropolisjapan.com/august-2018/
Women of the World March Tokyo (WoW Tokyo) https://www.facebook.com/groups/197623700694595/
My work: https://sarajeanrossitto.wordpress.com/
Upcoming Deadlines:
  • Sept 10 - October events
  • Oct 8 - November events
Send a simple outline of event info including links to rose.ito (at) gmail (dot) com  

Sept highlights

Hokkaido Earthquake 2018: List of English-language Resources
Robin Lewis has prepared a great list of resources - please share and give Robin a shout out of thanks!  https://medium.com/@robintlewis/hokkaido-earthquake-2018-list-of-english-language-resources-d273b1d10f99
Also check out this page Japan Floods 2018: How To Help https://medium.com/social-innovation-japan/japan-floods-2018-how-to-help-4b01515d1db3
Disaster prevention day is over but its never too late to prepare
Introductory tips to prepare yourself for disasters. We can all be better prepared for the possible disasters that may strike where we live and work. So let give a few simple tips to get you started:
  • Consider what disasters might occur where you live and work
  • Prepare basic necessities for 3 days
  • Identify possible escape route
  • Prepare inside the home or workplace. Stabilize furniture so it’s a safe space to live and work
  • Identify the closest the closest evacuation locations and wells for safe access to water
  • Decide upon communication strategies with family and friends.
  • On September 2, for Disaster Prevention Day 2018, join a drill in your local community or one of the Metropolitan government drills. Your get information about events here: http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/english/bousai/2000008/2001910/2002035.html
  • If this seems confusing or overwhelming, contact me about running a Basic Disaster Preparation seminar/workshop for your school, company or organization. I have a few different workshops that run from 2 to 4 hours which can be adapted for employees, families, neighbors or students.

Nonprofit NGO community events and programs

  TELL
http://telljp.com/
World Suicide Prevention Day.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. All over the world people will be walking, marching or running to “take a step” to remove stigmas around mental health. TELL (formerly Tokyo English Lifeline, not just in Tokyo and not just in English) has a number of events in Tokyo and the Kansai area. Below are just a few of the Tokyo events and you can get more information on their website.

The 2nd TELL Tokyo Tower Climb
September 9, 7:30-11:00 am
TELL is partnering with one of Tokyo’s most iconic structures to offer an exciting challenge on that ranks with endurance events at some of the world’s most famous buildings and towers (e.g. Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower, Sears Tower). Come out – by yourself, or form a team – to make a difference by raising money to help us take the TELL Lifeline 24/7. Every step changes lives.
Proceeds raised will benefit TELL, one of Japan’s leading mental health non-profits.
Registration fees Adults ¥4,000 Children ¥2,500 (4 – 13 Years Old)
Corporate Cup Team ¥15,000 (maximum 4 people)
School Cup ¥12,000 (maximum 4 people)
Each entry will receive: an event Towel and completion certificate.
Limited to 500 persons! So register now: http://telltowerclimb.com/register/

The TELL Talkie Walkie is a Suicide prevention awareness walk that concludes with a candlelight vigil to remember those who have taken their own lives. Walk with friends, talk with TELL staff and volunteers and learn about what we can do to prevent suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day 2018
Tokyo Walkie Talkie
Monday, September 10, from 7:00
Meeting point: Omotesando Station exit B4 next to Mizuho Bank
Walk leaders: Vickie & Selena
Email: outreach@telljp.com to join this walk.
 
Walks in Western Japan (All on Sunday, September 9) 

Osaka walk
Meeting point: 3pm at Kyobashi JR loop line station, north ticket gate
Walk leaders: Seval, Teddy and Kai
Email: tellkansai@gmail.com
Kyoto walk co-hosted by Kyoto Foreign Women's Association Paruyon
Meeting point: 4pm at Book Off/Sanjo station
Walk leader: Kimika
Facebook event page
Kobe walk
Meeting point: 11am at McDonalds across JR Sannomiya station (northwest of the station)
Facebook event page
Nagoya walk
Meeting point: 11am at Nagoya International Center Building
Walk leader: David
Facebook event page

TELL Knit Together for mental health
September 18, 2018, 7-9 p.m.
Nagatacho GRID 6F Attic Salon Lounge
Let's knit, crochet, sew, and craft in community.
https://telljp.com/knit-together-for-mental-health/
FREE, but please register to become a GRID member in order to use the space. https://community.gaiax.co.jp/
To RSVP or for questions, contact outreach@telljp.com

TELL Exceptional Parenting Program
Positive Discipline
September 25, 2018, 7-9 p.m.
Wesley Center 2F
Learn strategies to avoid power struggles while helping your children learn self-control and self-discipline. Workshop led by Cristina Varriale, M.S.Ed.
https://telljp.com/epp-positive-discipline/
Donations of 1000 yen appreciated
To RSVP or for questions, contact outreach@telljp.com

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