Humanitarian Activities
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 25 2011
SGI Organizations Give Donations for Japan Earthquake Relief
In response to the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunamis which devastated parts of northeastern Japan on March 11, SGI organizations throughout the world have been making donations to various NGOs to aid in relief activities. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 17 2011
Soka Gakkai President Visits Evacuees in Sendai, Relief Efforts Continue
Efforts by Soka Gakkai to provide emergency relief and encourage those sheltered at Soka Gakkai centers throughout the Tohoku region continue in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunamis that hit the region on March 11. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 16 2011
Taiwan Soka Association, SGI-Macau and SGI-Hong Kong Donate Toward Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief
On March 16, in response to the massive earthquake that has caused serious destruction across the Tohoku region of Japan, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) General Director Lin Chao visited Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timothy Yang Chin-Tien, to present a donation equivalent to US$126,400. TSA was the first organization to donate funds in support of the government's relief efforts to the Ministry. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 16 2011
Contact Reestablished with Soka Gakkai Centers in Coastal Areas; Assistance Provided
In the wake of the earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, Mr. Kazuo Nirasawa, the regional leader of Soka Gakkai in Tohoku, and Mr. Akihiko Morishima, Miyagi prefectural leader, met with Miyagi Prefectural Governor Yoshihiro Murai on March 15 to report on the assistance being provided to 3,000 people now seeking refuge at Soka Gakkai centers in Miyagi Prefecture alone. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 15 2011
Soka Gakkai Continues Relief Efforts in Tohoku and Shin'etsu Regions
The Soka Gakkai central emergency communications center at the Tokyo Headquarters, together with Soka Gakkai community centers serving as emergency centers throughout the affected Tohoku region, continue to provide relief to those affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The organization is also providing emergency assistance to those affected ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 14 2011
Soka Gakkai Relief Activities Continue in Northeastern Japan
In response to the devastation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunamis, Soka Gakkai's relief efforts continue throughout the affected region. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 13 2011
Soka Gakkai Relief Activities, SGI President's Message
In response to the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunamis which devastated parts of northern Japan on March 11, the Soka Gakkai central emergency communications center at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo is coordinating closely with local emergency centers set up by Soka Gakkai in the prefectures concerned to gather information, contact those in affected areas and initiate relief efforts. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 12 2011
Japan Earthquake Initial Response
At 2:46pm (Japan time) on Friday March 11 an earthquake of 8.8 magnitude hit the northeastern coast of Japan, followed by aftershocks and a series of tsunamis. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 26 2010
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Soka Gakkai Members Participate in Relief Activities in Amami, Japan
Record rainfall hit the Amami islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, starting October 20, causing extensive damage to the area. In response, over 100 Soka Gakkai members from Amami and throughout Kyushu gathered at the Soka Gakkai Amami Oshima Culture Center to organize volunteer efforts. In addition to helping clean ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 21 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Provides Assistance to Flood Victims
In the wake of Typhoon Fanapi that swept across Taiwan on September 19 and caused severe flooding in areas around Kaohsiung and Pingtung, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) members worked together with volunteers from other organizations to provide relief activities in affected areas. In Gangshan on September 20, TSA members gathered to ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 14 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Choruses Perform in Nursing Homes
To commemorate Taiwan's Respect the Elderly Day, on September 9, members of the Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) choruses performed for residents in nursing homes throughout the country. This is part of TSA's annual community service activity. On October 12, TSA's Grand Earth and White Cloud choruses held a concert for more ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 12 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Named Excellent Community Organization for 16th Consecutive Year
On October 12, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) was given the Excellent Community Organization award by the Interior Ministry of Taiwan. TSA was among several organizations chosen from over 9,000 and the only organization to have been honored for 16 consecutive years. The ceremony was held at the Civil Service Development Institute, ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 25 2010
Singapore Soka Association Holds First Community Mental Health Symposium
On September 25, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) held its inaugural Community Mental Health Symposium at the SSA Headquarters. The event was co-organized with Silver Ribbon Singapore and the World Federation for Mental Health. Approximately 400 attended the event. The symposium presented a series of talks and workshops addressing issues such as ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 23 2010
SGI-Hong Kong and SGI-Macau Make Financial Donations for Mudslide Relief in China
On February 20, 2010, SGI-El Salvador youth members visited a nursing home in El Salvador City as part of their annual community out-reach efforts. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 11 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Supports Local Charitable Organizations
Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) purchased NT$100,000 (approximately US$3,145) worth of mooncakes--a festive pastry originally eaten around the time of the autumn equinox in Mandarin-speaking countries and regions, including China, Taiwan and Hong Kong--from several charitable organizations in Taiwan, in support of their efforts. The mooncakes were produced by social welfare groups ... read more
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