Purpose: This is a monthly networking and discussion event for all who work at social and non-profit organizations, to help all the members and their organizations to more effectivelypromote, get funding and manage their operations.
For: People at NPOs, NGOs, charities or social organizations and clubs, local government, education, students, media.
Edit4/21/2008 NPO NITE @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
"Well in Kenya Charity Night" Scott Larson
Presentation of project and overview of upcoming event:
Sun., April 27 th – Build a Well in Kenya Charity Night
How can I enjoy good live African music and DJ's, good food, fun times, and help improve the lives of poor people in Kenya at the same time, you ask? By joining us during our Build a Well in Kenya Charity Night!
Enjoy live music by:
- Anekeya H. Were from Kenya
- Marcellus from the US
- DJ Felix from Congo
- DJ Miki from Japan
Plus - Kenya photography slideshow by Scott Larson
¥2500 gets you a free drink, all this great entertainment, and the nice feeling that your door charge is going to help the people of Shibiriri in Western Kenya get the clean water they desperately need! Have some drinks, have some fun, enjoy the music, and help improve people's lives!
Pink Cow Event InfoEdit3/17/2008 NPO NITE @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
"Corporate Social Responsibility and NPOs - why should you care?" (Jane Best, CEO of Refugees International Japan.)
http://www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org/Refugees International Japan is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to assist refugees who have lost everything as a result of war and conflict. Refugees International Japan relies on donations from individuals, companies and activities.
It is in all our interests to see peace established around the world and this can be done through empowering those displaced.
Edit2/18/2008 NPO NITE @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
"Overview of Oxfam Japan Activities, including 'Oxfam Trailwalker: 100km -- 48hours—Teams of Four' " (Akiko Mera, Executive Officer, Oxfam)
Spaker Profile Akiko Mera is an Executive Officer for the newest Oxfam, an interantional NGO which operates in over 100 countries to overcome poverty and suffering.
Organization ProfileOxfam Japan works to raise awareness of poverty issues in Japan as well as campaigning to make changes!100km - 48hours - teams of 4 - Want a challenge? Join us for Oxfam Trailwalker as a participant or a volunteer.
Edit1/21/08 NPO NITE
Partnering with NPOs for Successful Events
Christian Stevenson, Tokyo English Lifeline
http://www.telljp.com
http://metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/681/globalvillage.asp)
Chris Stevenson is the Volunteer and Events Coordinator at Tokyo English Life Line (TELL), a Tokyo-based mental health NPO. He works mainly on TELL's fundraising events and activities and manages volunteers who assist the TELL Business Office with its operations.