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Working together for social safety
From last Dec through Feb this year, Japan experienced its biggest snowfall In 22 years. In one part after another, snow reached depths exceeding three metre, and as many as 140 people lost their lives. Areas of heavy snow are progressively suffering from
Mar 3 2008

Getting the word out
Kyoto, Japan: Staying informed during a catastrophe can be a substance of life and death. Unluckily, for foreign residents with limited Japanese proficiency can sometimes feel left out of the loop. To computer address this state of affairs, 79.7 MHz Kyoto
Mar 3 2008

Service for peace celebrates ivd in 10 countries
This is the sec year that Service For Peace has promoted the International Volunteer Day (IVD), celebrated every 5 Dec, through its global network. Research studies have shown that volunteerism encourages and supports democratic values, gender equity, ent
Mar 3 2008

Elderly japanese people find fulfillment by volunteering abroad
As they enter their 50s, the nation's baby baby boomer might be expected to be pickings life a bit easier and devising plans for a relaxing retirement. But far from wind down, a figure are alternatively finding new, challenging focuses for their lives tha
Mar 3 2008