Category Archives: JET Fundraising Efforts
JETAAi Conference Delegates Make MOFA News
Delegates of the JETAA International Conference held in Tokyo (October, 2011) made a courtesy call to Senior Vice Minister Yamane of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the visit was to thank MOFA for continuing to support JETAA … Continue reading
JETAA Media Release: Disbursement of Funds
Below is the official press release in English (for the Japanese version, click HERE) announcing the recipients for JETAA USA Earthquake Relief Fund to the media in Japan. Much time and energy has gone into this process, using our JET contacts, bilingual … Continue reading
2011 JETAA International Meeting and JETAA USA Relief Fund featured on NHK
Thanks to JETAA Northern California for the heads up on the NHK news report featuring the 2011 JETAA International Conference held in late October 2011. The video link is no longer live, but it gave a brief overview of … Continue reading
Newly-wed JETs Give to JETAA USA Earthquake Fund
Rachel and Josh, JET alums from the DC area were married this past summer. They met while on JET in Kumamoto-ken, falling in love with Japan and each other during their years in Japan. As they celebrated their marriage this … Continue reading
Biwa Bottle Boat Raises $8500+ for Japan
As of the print date, Dusty Wittman and Roxanne Borowska had raised nearly $3500. As of late August, they have raised nearly $8500 and continue to fundraise! Printed in the Asahi Shimbun on July 16th, 2011. Kindly translated by Jared … Continue reading
