Japan Society Round-up 03.28.11: Disaster relief funds set up by Japan America Societies
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In addition to the many fundraising events planned by Japan America Societies around the country, numerous funds have been set up to collect donations for Japan’s disaster relief. This list of funds (organized alphabetically by city/state) was compiled by JET alum Gail Meadows (ALT, Hiroshima-shi 2007-10). If you know of a fund set up by a Japan America Society that is not listed here, please leave it in the comments. Thanks!
JASGA has created a disaster relief fund to collect donations for organizations involved directly with relief efforts in the northeastern area of Japan. Donations can be made online here. Alternatively, checks can be sent to Japan-America Society of Greater Austin PO Box 9276 Austin, TX 78766. Please make checks payable to the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin and be sure to write Earthquake-Tsunami Relief Fund in the memo field.
JSB partnered with the Boston Foundation and the Fish Family Foundation to create a new Japanese Disaster Relief Fund-Boston. Donations to this fund are now being accepted online at www.japanesedisasterrelieffund.org. This fund was established with an initial leadership grant of $100,000 from Atsuko and Lawrence Fish, who have also pledged to cover all administrative costs of the fund. This will make it possible for 100 percent of contributions to go directly to Japanese disaster victims and to the organizations working on the ground in Tohoku to help the people who need it most. For more information, click here.
JASSCA has established the 2011 Japan Relief Fund. All donations will be forwarded to experienced non-governmental disaster relief agencies in Japan that have a proven track record of emergency humanitarian relief and restoration and development of destroyed areas. To donate, visit their website here.
JASNC created the JSNC Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund and pledges that 100 percent of contributions will be provided to Give2Asia, a highly regarded San Francisco-based philanthropy, to support relief efforts. Give2Asia will channel 95 percent of all funds received to Japanese NGOs working on the ground, with the remaining 5 percent funding Give2Aisa’s own work coordinating with and supporting those NGOs. Currently Give2Asia — in consultation with its advisor Japan NPO Network — is formulating relief plans with Second Harvest Japan and Shanti Volunteer Association. It is also in discussions with: Japanese Emergency NGOs (JEN), Saigai Volunteer Katsudo Shien Project Kaigi, Rescue Stock Yard, and Niigata Saigai (Disaster Volunteer Network). To donate, go here: http://give2asia.org/japansociety.
The Japan America Society of Chicago is currently accepting donations for the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. All proceeds will go directly to the Japanese Red Cross. To donate online, click here.
AJET: Guide to Organising Food and Supply Drives
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AJET recently put up a good Facebook post on a “Guide to Organising Food and Supply Drives.”
Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) Update: 03.28.11
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The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) has been an excellent source of updates via the earthquake section of its website as well as its Facebook page. The kind of info you’re likely not getting from CNN or network news. Notably, JET alum James Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94) is the Director of JCIE/USA’s New York office. Here’s the latest update:
Weekend News – http://www.jcie.org/earthquakeupdate.html
- JEN and others report that more relief supplies are reaching those in need, while a recent AMDA survey shows a rise in suspected Influenza cases.
- AAR Japan searched for a senior daycare center by foot in Yamamoto-cho (Miyagi Pref). Only a sign was left and word finally reache…d them that they had lost 3 of their staff members.
Also: JCIE has updated its Timeline through March 25 (http://www.jcie.org/earthquakeupdate.html). Relief supplies, especially medical, are still in high demand two weeks after the ‘Quake & Tsunami. However, NGO’s are also able to reach more and more people in need.
Click here for some images from Recovery & Relief efforts.
Posted by Gail Meadows (ALT, Hiroshima-shi 2007-10). If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit.
The Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) is hiring a part-time project manager. Application deadline is April 15, 2011. The position is for 20 to 25 hours per week, schedule negotiable.
Job Qualifications:
- Experience with managing events and programs (i.e., two or more years experience organizing events)
- Top-notch business communication skills (preference will be given for bilingual ability)
- Excellent organizational skills and project follow-through
- Strong interest in Japan/America friendship and building valuable programs for the Japan/America community in Kentucky
Job Duties:
- Take full responsibility for some of JASK’s ongoing programs under the supervision of the executive director
- Assist Executive Director with website development, membership recruitment, and new program development
- Contact members regarding program and event participation
- Assist with office management as-needed (mailings, record-keeping, etc.)
To fill out an application form, click here.
Job: Two new postings from JETAA NY
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via JETAA NY. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
*Note: If you apply for either of these positions, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Two new job postings from JETAANY:
Job: Bilingual Consultant (Detroit)
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via Rochelle Kopp, Japan Intercultural Consulting. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Bilingual Consultant (Detroit)
Job Description:
Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business, is looking to add a new member to our team in Detroit — someone who is completely fluent in Japanese and English, with experience and interest in the HR and cross-cultural communications fields.
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Job: Planning & Marketing Support Specialist
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via Pasona. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Planning & Marketing Support Specialist
Job Description:
Japanese manufacturing company in NJ is looking for Planning & Marketing Support Specialist.
