http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/ ja Copyright 2008 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:33 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss In addition, cyclone-resistant shelters will be constructed, with each acting as a “safe” house for up to 100 people in the event of future storms. Over the planned two-year response, Habitat will cycle construction and program staff through World Concern. A total of nine Habitat staff representing various organizations in the region have been identified for various terms of service in Myanmar. Visas for the initial support team have been secured. Reconstruction efforts are expected to begin later this year given that World Concern and other organizations are still in the relief phase of their response. To anyone who wishes to donate to support Habitat's response to Myanmar cyclone, Habitat Japan is now speaking out in an effort to gather donations in Japan to join in this recovery effort. Your kind support would be highly appreciated. POSTAL BANK ACCOUNT Account Number: 00100-2-278431 Account Holder: HFH Japan BANK ACCOUNT Bank name: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Nakano-Sakaue Branch Office Account Number: 4180738 (Savings) Account Holder: トクヒ) ハビタット フォー ヒューマニティ ジャパン * Once the transfer is completed, please notify us that your donations funds are meant for the MyanmarCyclone Relief. Also, please include your name and contact information. Kindly note that more than 80% of your donation would be sent to Myanmar, but HFH Japan will deduct up to but no more than 20% for administrational costs. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/07/habitats_response_to_myanmar_c.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/07/habitats_response_to_myanmar_c.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:33 +0900 One hundred families in Jingyang, a community northeast of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, are set to benefit from the pilot. Habitat’s chief executive Jonathan Reckford met families and officials in Jingyang and other earthquake-torn communities during his visit to Sichuan as part of his six-country Asia tour that ended recently. ▽Read more▽ To support Habitat's disaster response, 2,143,126JPY was contributed to Habitat for Humanity Japan from individual donors, companies, organizations, campus chapters and clubs in Japan. (As of July 17th) To anyone who wishes to donate to support Habitat's response to Sichuan Earthquake, Habitat Japan is now speaking out in an effort to gather donations in Japan to join in this recovery effort. Your kind support would be highly appreciated. POSTAL BANK ACCOUNT Account Number: 00100-2-278431 Account Holder: HFH Japan BANK ACCOUNT Bank name: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Nakano-Sakaue Branch Office Account Number: 4180738 (Savings) Account Holder: トクヒ) ハビタット フォー ヒューマニティ ジャパン * Once the transfer is completed, please notify us that your donations funds are meant for the Sichuan Earthquake Relief. Also, please include your name and contact information. Kindly note that more than 80% of your donation would be sent to China, but HFH Japan will deduct up to but no more than 20% for administrational costs. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/07/habitat_for_humanity_working_on_pilot_reconstruction_project_in_chinas_earthquake-torn_sichuan_province.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/07/habitat_for_humanity_working_on_pilot_reconstruction_project_in_chinas_earthquake-torn_sichuan_province.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:29:16 +0900 After the lecture, Jonathan had dinner and recognition with Campus Chapters, Campus Clubs and potential donors. Awards were given from HFHJ to Campus Chapters in Kansai area, “Rits BLOH (Ritsumeikan University)” for the biggest number of GV participants, and another Campus Chapter in Tokyo area “Shanti Shanti (Aoyama Gakuin University)” for the group advocacy award. It is very rare for Japanese students to meet and discuss with CEO of big organization like Habitat for Humanity. This opportunity meeting Jonathan showed Japanese youth that each of the volunteer is the strong and important partner for Habitat for Humanity. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/07/jonathan_visits_to_japan_on_june_30th.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/07/jonathan_visits_to_japan_on_june_30th.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:58:09 +0900 Date: Monday, June 30th, 2008 Time: 17:30 – 19:30 (Doors open at 17:00) Venue: Sophia University, Building 12, Room 102 ＊ 1F on the building on the right hand side at the North gate ＊ Free entrance, English with Japanese translation ＜Jonathan Reckford Profile＞ BA with political science from the University of N. Carolina. MBA, with a certificate in nonprofit management, from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Financial analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York. Volunteered for the Olympic Organizing Committee in Seoul, Korea. Various management and executive roles at Walt Disney Co., Circuit City Stores Inc., Musicland (now Best Buy Inc) etc. Decides to leave the business world and commit to nonprofit work in 2003, and elected chief executive officer by the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity International in August 2005.]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/06/lecture_by_jonathan_reckford_h.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/06/lecture_by_jonathan_reckford_h.html Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:45:31 +0900 "Habitat Original Jumpsuitwhich" will be very useful for your GV or events are now on sale! With the big logo of Habitat Japan at the back, two colors; Navy and White are available. Don’t miss this chance to have them as your team’s uniforms. Available sizes are: S~6LL.(SS is available only for Navy) 　 *The Model (height 160cm) above is wearing size S. *Please note that current available colors are only White and Navy but not Silver gray . 　　 *The logo is seen even if it is folded over the waist. ●Sizes: S～6LL　Click here for the Size chart ●Color: Navy (White logo) 　　　　 White (Navy logo) ●Prices: Non members: 3,200 yen (excluding shipping fee) 　　　　　 Members: 2,700 yen (excluding shipping fee) ＊If you would like to pick it up at our office, please let us know at your order.　 ＊There are extra charges for the oversized overalls. Please confirm the prices with the price chart. ●Last order will be on June 20 (Friday) ●How to order: Please send an email to us with quantity, size, color, your name, address,　telephone. 　We will send you a confirmation mail with the total amount to be paid. ・Postal Account 　Account Number: 00100-2-278431 　Account Holder：Habitat for Humanity Japan 　　　　　　　　　 ・Bank Account 　Bank：The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ　Nakanosakaue Blanch 　Account Number: Saving 4180738 　Account Holder：Habitat for Humanity Japan *Please order together if you order several of them as a team. *The shipping will be in the middle of July as we order the manufacturer all at once after we　finish receiving orders. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/06/habitat_original_jumpsuitare_a_1.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/06/habitat_original_jumpsuitare_a_1.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:45:50 +0900 Habitat for Humanity is launching an initial US$5 million campaign for the first-phase of a long-term and sustained reconstruction effort to rebuild homes and lives following the earthquake in China. Habitat's effort will focus on the worst affected area, Szechuan province. The first phase will begin with a goal of supporting 1,000 families and investing in the capacity to assist thousands more. Habitat for Humanity has considerable experience rebuilding after natural disasters, but it is a long-term process. Rebuilding takes many, many years. http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/hfh_on_earthquake_in_china.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/hfh_on_earthquake_in_china.html Mon, 26 May 2008 16:14:26 +0900 here. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/carter_work_project_2008_in_texas.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/carter_work_project_2008_in_texas.html Thu, 15 May 2008 15:18:08 +0900 POSTAL BANK ACCOUNT Account Number: 00100-2-278431 Account Holder: HFH Japan BANK ACCOUNT Bank name: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Nakano-Sakaue Branch Office Account Number: 4180738 (Savings) Account Holder: トクヒ) ハビタット フォー ヒューマニティ ジャパン * Once the transfer is completed, please notify us that your donations funds are meant for the MyanmarCyclone Relief. Also, please include your name and contact information. Kindly note that more than 80% of your donation would be sent to Indonesia, but HFH Japan will deduct up to but no more than 20% for administrational costs. *Volunteers to China* Volunteers are a vital component of the Habitat ministry. International and domestic volunteer build teams to unaffected areas of China are continuing as scheduled including Global Village teams to popular destinations in Yunnan. At this stage it is too early to know the need for and placement of volunteers in earthquake-affected areas. The role of volunteers will become clearer once Habitat for Humanity has formulated the nature and extent of its response. We would recommend that you visit our website for updates.]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/disaster_response_earthquake_i.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/disaster_response_earthquake_i.html Wed, 14 May 2008 17:58:26 +0900 Global Build/ World Habitat Day Event Sep.28th – Oct. 7th 2008 Come join our team to experience a unique Global Build celebration where you will be building in India alongside other GV teams from all over the world! Our team will be joining GV teams arriving from countries such as Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Northern Ireland, Canada, Holland and Korea. Global Village India invites volunteers from across the world to impact communities and lives by building decent, durable and affordable homes. In the past two years, Global Village India has been proud to engage a total of 422 volunteers in 2006 and more than 600 volunteers in 2007 — but 2008 marks a special challenge in attracting 1,000 volunteers. ■About India■ India is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world and is a land as diverse as it is vast. Its population is expected to exceed China’s by 2010, making it the world’s most populous country. India gained its independence from Great Britain in 1947 and is the world’s largest democracy. Since independence, India’s history has been turbulent. Now in a period of liberalization, India faces the challenge of modernizing while trying to preserve its ancient culture. With an annual per capita income of $300, most Indian families are unable to afford a decent home. HFH India was formed in 1983 and has built more than 1,000 houses that are approximately 350 square feet, with at least two rooms and a latrine. House designs vary, depending on materials available in the area and the specific needs of the local community. ■Tentative itinerary■ Sep. 28,(Sun) - Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi airport); orientation in evening Sep. 29-Oct. 3,(Mon-Fri) - Build Oct. 4, (Sat) - R&R activities (tour of India Gate, Safdarjung Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, etc). Oct. 5, (Sun) - Travel to Agra to see Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Oct. 6, (Mon) - Half-day build and celebration of World Habitat Day Oct. 7, (Tue) - Depart to home country ＊Get more information about the R&R tour from here. ■Accommodations■ Team members should expect to stay at a hotel or a retreat center, depending on location and team preference. Rooms will be at least double occupancy in a hotel and will usually have a private bath. If our team is staying at a retreat center, the team members should expect a shared space and a shared bath. ■Meal■ Breakfast：at the hotel / retreat center Lunch：at work site Dinner：at restaurants/hotel/retreat center ■Cost■ The approximate cost：about $1,200 ( This number includes fees and costs such as program participation fee-57,000JPY, meals, lodging, local transportation and recreation costs.) *Airline reservations and a visa to India are not included in the trip cost. We will inform all of the participants about these arrangements in a few days.The point of arrival and departure for the trip will be Delhi, India. ■Application■ Please apply from here. (Please write down "Global Build" in the "team name you wish to join" section) Closing date for application: July 5th(Sat), 2008 When applying, please deposit reservation fee of 10,000 yen. Please get the detailed infromation from here. *The resevation fee will be part of the Global Build participation fee (57,000 yen). *If you prefer paying the whole participation fee when registering, please inform us by email. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/join_the_global_build_in_india_1.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/join_the_global_build_in_india_1.html Thu, 08 May 2008 10:29:22 +0900 POSTAL BANK ACCOUNT Account Number: 00100-2-278431 Account Holder: HFH Japan BANK ACCOUNT Bank name: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Nakano-Sakaue Branch Office Account Number: 4180738 (Savings) Account Holder: トクヒ) ハビタット フォー ヒューマニティ ジャパン * Once the transfer is completed, please notify us that your donations funds are meant for the MyanmarCyclone Relief. Also, please include your name and contact information. Kindly note that more than 80% of your donation would be sent to Indonesia, but HFH Japan will deduct up to but no more than 20% for administrational costs. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/burmamyanmar_cyclone_nargis.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/05/burmamyanmar_cyclone_nargis.html Wed, 07 May 2008 12:31:00 +0900 Wajju", by courtesy of NPO "Kobe International Harmony-eyes Association" and "Sano Education/ Kanda Gaigo Group". This video shows the building activities of Habitat's Campus Chapter "HFH-KUIS (Kanda University of International Studies/Chiba-ken), and includes visiting previous homeowners. ＊Visit Wajju Habitat page for a whole video. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/04/campus_chapter_gv_video_is_on_documentary_website_wajju.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/04/campus_chapter_gv_video_is_on_documentary_website_wajju.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:46:04 +0900 UT Habitat; Tokyo University students group for Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers for restoring Dozo (Japanese traditional storage, made of mud and sand) with Wajima Dozo Restoration Committee in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. Dozo are basically the possession of individual families, however they are a precious heritage for the society as a whole. Dozo reflects the distinguished culture of Wajima. As the Noto earthquake in March 2007, many Dozo were damaged and　HFH JAPAN sent several volunteers to Wajima last year. Previous Wajima Dozo Restoration activity can be seen on the web site, please visit our activity report. We hope you can participate! Date : May 3 (Sunday) – 5 (Monday/Public Holiday),2008 3 days Place: Wajima-city, Ishikawa prefecture Participation fee: free (Free accommodation) Meals: self-catering Organized by UT Habitat ■Registration：Please contact UT Habitat at ut_habitat@yahoo.co.jp by April 25th. Please submit the information below. ------Email Template------ Title: GW Wajima Dozo project ------------------------- ・Name ・School/Occupation ・Dates of participation]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/04/volunteer_wanted_restoring_dozo_in_wajima53-55.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/04/volunteer_wanted_restoring_dozo_in_wajima53-55.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:02:22 +0900 in ENGLISH this year. For this reason, the material package for "being qualified as a team leader for the Global Village Program" will be provided by postal mail for each team. As your reference, the following is the brief information of the training in JAPANESE: We are welcome that you participate in those training, too. ◇OSAKA AREA◇ Date& Time: June 1(Sun)/ 6(Sun) 11:00 - 16:00 Venue: Kwansei gakuin Univ. Umeda campus ◇TOKYO AREA◇ Date& Time: May 31(Sat)/Jun. 7(Sat) 11:00 - 16:00 Venue: Habitat for Humanity Japan Office Participation Fee: Free Thank you]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/04/team_leader_training_2008_spri.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/04/team_leader_training_2008_spri.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:09:52 +0900 URC from Aoyama Gakuin University who sings R&B and Gospels and Aoyama Gakuin University’s campus chapter SHANTI SHANTI are collaborating! Usually, they do activities separately, but you get to see pictures from the building programs which the students of SHANTI SHANTI had participated in while URC performs! While having great drinks and food, listen to the gospels and think about the world. Please feel free to come! We await you! We are also planning to sell postcards. The profit will go through Habitat for Humanity Japan to building programs support fee overseas with responsibility. ************************************************************************* Date: March 25, Tuesday 19:00~ (about an hour) Place: The Pink Cow (Seven Minutes From Shibuya Station and Omotesando) Price: Free (However, it is a one-drink system) Program: Joyful Joyful (From Sister’s Act), The Perfect Fan (From Backstreet Boys) etc.. Information: dek156@mail.goo.ne.jp ************************************************************************* Please download the broacher from here. ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/03/charity_concert_joy_hearts_to_hearts_hold_on_325_tuesday.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/03/charity_concert_joy_hearts_to_hearts_hold_on_325_tuesday.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:54:22 +0900 The Merits of Urban GV Projects You can get involved with resolution of the housing shortage issue which is a serious problem in the city area. You get to understand the particular poverty issues in the urban area. You can save time and money since it is located in the city area. It is easier to participate and leave any time you would like to in your limited schedule. The infrastructures are maintained, so it is easier for people who are concerned about their health problem to participate. Upcoming Habi-bito (Travelors with a Purpose) Gathering Please invite your friends with you! April. 1st, Tuesday from 19:00 At Habitat for Humanity Office (Higashi-Nakano, Tokyo) ** Attention: Not at Pink Cow! ]]> http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/03/the_7th_meeting_of_travelors_w_1.html http://www.habitatjp.org/enblog/2008/03/the_7th_meeting_of_travelors_w_1.html Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:11:38 +0900