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Fundraising for NGOs: Practical Hints

(One-day Workshop) (PWW102-SP16) Day/Time: Sat April 9 10-5pm Location: TUJ Azabu campus https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/maps/index.html Course Details Apply for this Course This workshop introduces the various ways NGOs raise funds and key fundraising issues. The workshop will concentrate on diverse funding sources and strategies. We will also look at particular case studies highlighting innovative fundraising techniques. The workshop will include a combination of lecture, discussion and group exercises with the expectation that each person will come out with some new ideas and plans. Participants will work in groups to create fundraising plans. Participants with diverse experience are welcome to join, but this workshop is not aimed at fundraising professionals as it is an introductory course. https://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/courses/seminars/PWW102-SP16.html

Black Stripe Theater presents SEVEN, April 14-17 @ Sangubashi Trance Mission

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Black Stripe Theater presents the documentary play SEVEN April 14-17, 2016 @ Trance Mission Theater Director Rachel Walzer and producer Sarajean Rossitto bring to Tokyo the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the well-being of women, families, and children around the globe: in Russia, protecting women from domestic violence; in Cambodia, rescuing girls from human trafficking; in Guatemala, giving a voice to the poor; in Afghanistan, empowering rural women; in Nigeria and Pakistan, fighting for women’s education and rights; and in Northern Ireland, promoting peace and equality. DIRECTOR: Rachel Walzer Producer: Sarajean Rossitto   STARRING: Lise Hirooka, Louise Heal Kawai, Eigi Koh, Elena Lin, Reina, and Arlene Dinglasan as the SEVEN plus an ensemble cast of multi-talented artists.   A cast and crew of 30 persons from 16 countries come together to celebrate the lives of women who have done more than survive great difficulties but have become to be leaders of soc

Actions You Can Take: Women Preparing for Disaster

Actions You Can Take: Women Preparing for Disaster - a workshop on how women can better plan, reduce risk and respond when disaster strikes. Saturday March 26th / 13:30 - 16:30 / Members ¥2000 / Non-members ¥2500 March marks the fifth anniversary of the Tohoku disaster. But five years on, how well prepared are we? Have you considered how you as a woman might be impacted if a major disaster strikes? What’s your plan in the event of “the big one?” Facilitator Sarajean Rossitto will introduce some gender gaps that exist in disaster response as well as the basics of disaster prevention and preparation. Following the presentation will be an activity allowing everyone to deepen their ability to be ready . Any proceeds from this event will be donated to our community service partners, Mirai no Mori and Second Harvest Japan . Event Details Saturday March 26th Time 13:30 - 16:30 Cost FEW Members ¥2000 / Non-members ¥2500 Venue Wesley Center Address 6-10-11Minami Ao

2016 JWLI Fellow Program Application Deadline: April 1st!

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Black Stripe Theater presents SEVEN, April 14-17, 2016 @ Trance Mission Theatre

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Director Rachel Walzer, and producer Sarajean Rossitto will bring to the Tokyo the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the well-being of women, families, and children around the globe. Performances: April 14 (Thurs) 7:30pm April 15 (Fri) 7:30pm April 16 (Sat) 2:00pm & 7:30pm April 17 (Sun) 2:00pm & 7:30pm Tickets – minimum donation per person * 3500 yen – for all reservations and payments made before April 1 4000 yen – for all reservations and payments made from April 1 Your payment includes one drink. All profit from this show will be donated to Resilience, (NPO法人レジリエンス、 http://resilience.jp/ ) a nonprofit organization raising awareness about domestic violence in Japan. Please reserve online and pay in cash at the door. Reserve your tickets here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x-7lwsefTcgFRQisCMS1dHJWlOl_lYXXhRAW-XKuNcE/viewform If you do not receive a confirmation email within one day or if you need to change your reservation, please cont

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE: WOMEN PREPARING FOR DISASTER

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Join us for our upcoming International Women's Day workshop "Actions You Can Take: Women Preparing for Disaster"  FEW Japan Events View this email in your browser