This month’s donations go to Friends of the Earth Japan, a wonderful environmental group
This month’s donations go to Friends of the Earth Japan, a wonderful environmental group
Abalimi Bezekhaya (Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA) – This is an organization working with development and environmental restoration in Cape Flats. Cape Flats is an impoverished area outside Cape Town which was partitioned as a “Black” residential area under the apartheid regime. Due to poor management, overcrowding, and the unjust policies of the apartheid era, Cape Flats became environmentally devastated. Abalimi Bezekhaya is working to “re-green” the area by promoting gardening and tree planting efforts.
Save the Children – JAMBO sponsors two children (one from the Philippines and one from Malawi in Central Africa) through this wonderful organization. The proceeds will go towards financial support of these children.
Ashinaga (Support for Tohoku Orphans) – Many children and adolescents were hit hard by the recent earthquake and tsunami. Ashinaga provides them with the care that they need.
SHU – The Environment NPO – does various environmental projects around Japan
Global Giving – a crowdfunding organization which supports local initiatives worldwide, working to make our world a better place
WE DID IT! After over 3 years of countless paperwork which Jeff Harryman patiently dealt with and long waits, JAMBO INTERNATIONAL INC is now an official NPO in the United States.
What does this mean? It means that this new NPO will be able to receive tax-free funds from foundations and other grantors. Then, we hope to encourage other leaders and groups to develop Jambo-like programs around the US – in short, programs that connect people with others and with the natural environment while supporting groups which work towards preserving/restoring nature and helping disadvantaged people (either through volunteering or raising funds).
How will this effect the Jambo programs in Japan? It won’t. Our programs on the Kanto Plain will continue as before. You can still enjoy the same activities as before; however, now you also have the opportunity to become part of something bigger by inspiring others (in the US and beyond) to adopt “Having Fun Doing Good” projects and being a co-creator in making a better world. It’s an exciting time, and I hope you’ll be a part of it!
This month’s donation will be given to
O.G.AforAid – Eastern Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Aid
This month’s donations will be given to 2 Groups:
African Wildlife Foundation – a group in Africa that works to protect the environment while, at the same time, promoting the development of the local people.
World Wildlife Fund – an international organization working to preserve the world’s most precious natural resources, especially endangered animals.
Summer is here and very soon we’ll be splashing in the sea and rivers around the Kanto plain. After days of switching between scorching concrete and air-conditioned, enclosed spaces, a trip out to where the ground is moist and trees provide shade is a healing experience. We had great events by Danny, Wai and Guy and a bicycle ride organized by the amazing Earth Day Ride group, and the calendar is still open for new leaders and organizers.
This month, we give thanks for the last time to the Trippiece service, which promoted our activities, helping us reach a new generation of enthusiastic volunteers. The English-language service will cease, so the team can concentrate on the Japanese-language service, and the media site.
At the same time, our cooperation with the Language Volunteer Co-talk is gaining speed. Jambo School is hosting regular Japanese learning lessons and parties for foreigners in Japan. There are more events coming and LVC would be happy to hear your ideas and requests. Have a great summer and see you on some weekend!
This month’s donations will be given to Plant with Purpose – Environmental Solutions to Humanitarian Problems.