STAND UP Take action pix

On Sat Oct 18 - as part of a weekend of world wide action we also stood up to show our support for the global movement to eradicate poverty.

This was part of a series of events taking part over Oct 17-19, all over the world.

In 2007, 40,000 people in Japan and more than 4 million people all over the world took part.

This photo was taken at Fujimama's Restaurant in Harajuku

Find our more:
http://www.standup2015.jp/

１０月１７日から3日間、世界の貧困に対して「立ち上がり、行動する」
という意志表示のイベントが世界中で同時開催されています。

２００７年は世界中で4,300万人が立ち上がり、日本でも4万人以上が立ち上がったと思います。

そして、その数でギネス記録に挑戦するというもので、
今年は私たちも参加しました〜！！

October planning meeting

Saturday October 18 (12.30-2:30pm)
Networking lunch, STAND UP action PLUS
PSC event planning meeting for our networking party.
Schedule
12:30-1:15 NPO/NGO networking and eating
1:15–1:30 stand up take action photos and pledge/petition.
1:30-2:30 skylines meeting
Location: Fujimamas, Harajuku
Cost - pay as you eat!

Please RSVP by Oct 16; to get details: contact skillsbuild at gmail.com


Do a Stand Up Event
Take part in a global campaign called 'Stand Up Take Action' which will be held on the weekend of Oct. 17-19. It's a global mobilization to end poverty and inequality and for the MDGs.
All you need to do is gather people and ask everyone to Stand Up together for 1 minute, take a picture and send it to info@standup2015.jp
For more info: http://www.standagainstpoverty.org/

New News

Volunteer and internship opportunities:
PSC is looking for a few volunteers to help with the following over the next year:
The monthly events listing, Japanese reports and web materials, website renewal & updates and one person to work on the next networking party. If you can commit 10-16 hours per month, please drop us a line: rose.ito@gmail.com.

PSC event planning meeting - Tuesday Sept 30, 7:00-8:30
Our professional networking event scheduled for winter will raise money for 3 organizations being selected through an open application and selection process.
To get details: contact skillsbuild@gmail.com
For past event info visit:
English: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Japanese: http://pscnetworkjp.wordpress.com/

NetTokyo 2008 Charity Networking Event

Saturday, July 19, 2008 2:00 - 6:00

Venue: Rolling Stone Café, Azabu Juban http://www.rs-cafe.jp/index.html

Price: 4000 yen in advance; 5000 yen at the door

Map: http://www.rs-cafe.jp/access.html

Tickets: Buy tickets at http://www.nettokyo.jp

Photos from June 14 SKYLINES party

Just a few photos from our party - all of these were taken by Martine Cotton.

For more details ....

about the June 14 party see fliers below or check out the event sites:
English: http://pscnetwork.wordpress.com/
Japanese: http://pscnetworkjp.wordpress.com/

June 14 Networking Party

PSC monthly networking event April 25

Friday April 25, 2008. 7:00pm to 9:00pm

- at the Amnesty International (AI) photo exhibition
Location: Ben's Café in Takadanobaba, Tokyo.
1-29-21 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. 03-3202-2445
Map at http://www.benscafe.com/

Cost: pay as you go.
Contact skillsbuild at gmail.com before April 24 if you want more info.

June 14 Networking Party

Below is some basic info on a collaborative event we are working on - will have more details soon:

Skylines - meet, greet, eat, drink, be involved
A networking party where you can meet new people, enjoy good food and wine while supporting local causes.

Date/Time: Saturday June 14, 4:00-7:30 (Be sure to stay for the sunset!)

Location: Shinsei Bank HQ 20th floor
Map: (E) http://www.shinseibank.com/english/atm/tempo/001/honten.html
(J) http://www.shinseibank.com/atm/tempo/001/honten.html

Tickets/Donation per person:
5,000 yen for reservations and payments completed before June 1
7000 yen for reservations and payments completed June 1-10 (limited to 200 people)

Ticket includes appetizers (great selection by Fujimama's restaurant) and music/entertainment (TBA).

Beneficiaries:
Funds raised from cash donations, drinks, raffle and part of ticket costs will go to 3 organizations working locally:
Tokyo Shure (school refusing youth, film-making project),
Kalakasan Migrant women's empowerment center (support for DV victims & survivors)
Polaris Project Japan (trafficked persons, phone/hotline service).

Organized by People for Social Change in collaboration with Development Executives and Net Impact, with support from Fujimama's Restaurant.

To reserve your tickets or find out more information, please contact skillsbuild gmail com.

PSC monthly networking event Feb 22

Have someone from your nonprofit NGO join us for the next lunch gathering:

Friday Feb 22, 1-2:00pm
at Fujimama's in Harajuku
http://www.fujimamas.com/contact-map.html
Cost: pay as you go
* RSVP by WD Feb 20 skillsbuild@gmail.com.

Looking forward to seeing you!

PSC第11回NPO/NGOネットワーキング・ランチ
2月22日、13時～14時

今月のテーマ：CSR及ぶ企業と協力
場所：フジママズ・レストラン、原宿
アックセス： http://www.fujimamas.com/contact-map.html
参加費：なし、
食べ物及び飲み物：個別支払い
＊貴団体及び活動に関するチラシ、パンフレット、イベント情報などを持ってください。
RSVP:skillsbuild@gmail.com(2月20日まで）

PSC 3rd Anniversary Notes

Over the past 3 years we have had:

• 10 forums
• 2 workshops series
• 5 collaborative events
• 3 film events
• 10+ networking lunches and happy hours.

So far our events have attracted - as speakers, participants and facilitaors -

• 300+ people
• from 50+ groups
• from 20+ countries

There are many who have supported us over the past 3 years but I wanted to highlight a few of the key people who have make things happen since Feb 2005.

I would like to thank the following people for their time and commitment:
Marcie, Pania, Dawn, Stacey, Asuka, Miyuki, Trevor, Ryo, Miki, Shinichi, Damion, Maya
Allison, April, Justine, Lucia, Lauren, John, Kim, Yasuda-san, Chris, Emilie, Yoko & Terri.

Each year we have had new people step up to take on responsibility for eachs - pr, content development, outreach to speakers etc. As we begin 2008 - we are in need of new coordinators and on Jan 26 we will hold a meeting for those people:

Saturday, January 26, 10:30-12noon - 2008 event planning - Location: Tully's, in front of Yoyogi Station North Exit - Contact skillsbuild@gmail.com for more details - Confirm participation by Jan 24

Postponing the Jan 11 lunch

Happy new year!

maybe it is too close to the winter holiday for people -
we have to postpone the Jan 11 nonprofit NGO luncheon.
Thanks for your repsonses but almost everyone responded that they
were really busy with meetings, catching up etc.

Will select a new date after consulting with PSC members and post a new date soon!

Planning for 2008

This month PSC is doing a survey of member supporters and anyone on the mailing list in order to help us plan for 2008. Please take 10 min. to give us some comments on events, issues and ideas for future directions.

Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jh7W2SOF5lE3Pzf6zZ0REQ_3d_3d and have your say!

PSC will be having its next networking event on January 11 as this month everyone is so busy with holiday parties.

Happy New Year!

Photos from Nov 3

Just a few pictures from the event we co-sponsored with DAJ
on the Iraq crisis. great food , great people and an amazing talk!

Upcoming PSC events

Action Team Volunteer Meeting
Saturday Nov 10, 2007
Get more info.

November 3 Talk on Iraq

Some spaces left for applicants - sign up today!

"The Iraq Crisis as
a Global Crisis"

Saturday November 3, 1:00-3:00pm

A discussion over brunch
with Middle East expert & author:
Professor Juan Cole


Fee/donation - 4000 yen (2500 yen for NGO staff and students with a valid ID),　includes brunch and a donation to Peaqce Kids Soccer and DAJ's GOTV effort.

* This event is open to the general public but limited to the first 60 registrants. To sign up, contact Lauren lauren@fujimamas.com
Location: Fujimama's in Harajuku http://www.fujimamas.com/contact-map.html

Also we are still looking for a translator for the event - contact Lauren if you can help out!

Forum 10 pix

Join the PSC for our monthly networking event.

PSC NPO/NGOネットワーキング・ハッピー・アワー
10月19日（金曜日） 19時〜21時
１０月のテーマ：CSRおよび企業と非営利セクターの協同
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SILupdd7pPGzBCDZlIhiuQ_3d_3d

Friday October 19 from 7:00pm at the Pink Cow.
October theme: CSR and collaboration between the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors

RSVP online by Wednesday Oct 17:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SILupdd7pPGzBCDZlIhiuQ_3d_3d

Click here for details

Thanks for your support!

Thanks for supporting Skills Building for Social Change Forum 10


Organization and Speakers introductions on line!

Ueno NGO Matsuri

At this years NGO Matsuri , PSC did 2 viewings of Invisible Children and each viewing was followed by a discussion session.

About 200 people came to whole day open house sponosred by the nonprofit NGOs housed in the Maruko Bldg aka the "NGO biru."

Viewers were deeply moved and many people seemed interested in spreading the word about the situation these children face.

To get a copy of the DVD or to find out more contact either of the people listed on the flier.