A personal message from David, the Director of JAMBO

In 2012, JAMBO made several changes so that it could become a more sustainable organization. We’ve had some success, with more people becoming leaders of events. We are committed to continuing providing regular, enjoyable programs which raise money to support less fortunate people or improve the environment.

However, I take full responsibility for one of JAMBO’s major failures, which is also my own personal weakness. I tend to look at people in faraway places (like Africa) and do programs to support them. Partly, this is because they are in the most need (financially), many living in poverty. Yet, in all honesty, part of the reason is that I hesitate to get deeply involved with those people who are close to me. Strange, since it is because of the people around me that I am able to have a good life in Japan and do the JAMBO activities which I treasure. I am sincerely thankful to all of the people who have given me the chance to live such a fulfilling life, and I realize it is time to start giving back.

I have made a personal commitment to do more to provide opportunities to those (who live in Tokyo) who are having difficulties (financial, socializing more with others, and so on) in their lives. JAMBO has implemented a new policy to encourage those who wish to take part in JAMBO activities, but can’t because of some kind of constraint. Please see the link. We NEED YOUR HELP, to do things and to let us know your ideas on how we can become more open and accepting of all people who wish to “have fun and do good.”