Humanitarian Activities
Humanitarian Activities | Dec 20 2012
Soka Gakkai Japan Donates Books to Disaster-stricken Schools
In December, Soka Gakkai Japan donated books and bookshelves to several schools throughout Japan. Each school received some 300 books on various subjects. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 29 2012
Spreading Hope Through Art and Music in Tohoku
As part of an ongoing initiative to uplift the spirits of people affected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, SGI-affiliated cultural institutions--the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum (TFAM) and the Min-On Concert Association--have organized a series of events to spread hope through art and music. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 28 2012
SGI Chorus Groups in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan Contribute to Local Communities
In August and September, chorus groups from Singapore Soka Association (SSA), SGI-Hong Kong (SGI-HK) and Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) performed in their respective communities. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 14 2012
Taiwan Soka Association Awarded for Community Contribution
On Sep 4, Interior Minister Lee Hong-yuan presented Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) with its 17th Excellent Community Organization Award. TSA Vice General Director Chang Sheng-li accepted the award at the Civil Service Development Institute in Taipei. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 24 2012
SGI Members in the Philippines and Taiwan Provide Aid After Floods
From August 5-12, heavy downpours in Manila and surrounding areas in the Philippines caused torrential floods, submerging much of the capital underwater. The floods led to numerous fatalities and forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Many were also affected by power outages. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 22 2012
Singapore Soka Association Organizes Family Fun Day and Holds Donation Drive for Flood Victims
On August 20, in celebration of its 45th anniversary, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) held a "Family Fun Day" at its headquarters and the nearby Tampines West Community Club. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 19 2012
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Singapore Soka Association Co-organizes Community Outreach Food Project
On the weekend of August 18-19, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Eldercare Co-operative co-organized a food donation drive. Named "Bags of Hope 2," the initiative collected provisions for, put together and distributed food packs to low-income families in the community. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jul 29 2012
Seminars on Aftermath of March 11, 2011, Earthquake and Tsunami
Seminars were held in Tokyo and Iwate in late July to examine the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jul 16 2012
Soka Gakkai Relief Efforts in Response to Kyushu Floods
At the start of July, the southwestern island of Kyushu in Japan experienced record downpours which caused torrential floods and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Soka Gakkai centers throughout the central Kyushu prefectures, such as Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Oita and Saga, were used as emergency communication centers to provide emergency relief aid and shelter to evacuees. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jul 15 2012
Celebrating Mandela Day In South Africa
On July 15, members of SGI-South Africa in Johannesburg visited the Ithlokomeleng Senior Citizens Home and adjacent Sediba Sathuto (Well of Learning) Childcare Centre. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 23 2012
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SGI-Malaysia Helps Raise Cancer Awareness and Promote Organ Donation
On June 23, SGI-Malaysia (SGM) members in Penang participated in a 24-hour relay event, Relay for Life 2012, hosted by the Penang Branch of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia at Penang Municipal Park to honor the lives of those affected by cancer. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 22 2012
TSA Women's Chorus Perform at Taoyuan Women's Prison
The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a Chinese cultural event celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of each year, traditionally spent racing dragon boats and enjoying “zongzi” glutinous rice dumplings. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 16 2012
Soka Gakkai Student Members in Tohoku Hold Symposium on Recovery from March 11, 2011, Disaster
On June 16, Soka Gakkai student members in Tohoku held a symposium on how academic research can assist people in the recovery and rebuilding of their lives following the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami which devastated northeast Japan. The symposium was held at Sendai Mediatheque in Miyagi Prefecture and included a panel discussion on the same topic which highlighted the importance of scientific endeavor being based on the value of the dignity of life. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 6 2012
Fukushima Prefecture Awards Soka Gakkai for Relief Efforts
On June 6, on behalf of the Fukushima Prefectural Government and Governor Yuhei Sato, Vice Governor Masao Uchibori presented awards of appreciation to Soka Gakkai Fukushima for their relief activities and contributions to society following the devastating March 11, 2011, earthquake and subsequent tsunamis. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 4 2012
SGI-Italy Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hospital
On June 4, at the San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital in Rome, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the hospital and seven diverse religious organizations, including SGI-Italy. ... read more
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