Touhoku HELP

	"“Direct Connection and Close Contact”
Holding “Direct Connection” and “Close Contact” as a keyword of TouhokuHELP, we aided those who gave out relief aid, as “Church Activity” ....		.....
	"As the Direct Relief Aid to Churches Ends		TouhokuHELP’s support for Fukushima: Direct connection
When TouhokuHELP was established on March 18th 2011, the following two things were assigned as its duty. One of them was ....		TouhokuHELP’s relief activities are currently being deployed focusing on Fukushima. We absolutely cannot ignore the damage to the coast brought about by the tsunami. However, .....
	"Heading toward a new stage		Report on the World Concil of Churches (Sequel)
Tohoku HELP came into existence on March 18th. The official name for this organization is "Sendai Christian Alliance Disaster Relief Network", and ....		Briefing sessions are being held all over Japan as WCC ended. I was planning to finish writing the report on this homepage two weeks ago, which I failed to accomplish. .....
	"A path to WCC Busan Convention		Report on the World Council of Churches. The tenth Busan Convention (Prequel)
Today is October 30th. The month is turning November. The day we had aimed and set as a goal, this commemorable day has finally begun. ....		World Council of Churches (WCC) Busan Convention was convened on Wednesday. This convention is framed of worship services in the morning and in the evening. .....
	"“Grand House” Report		Chugai Nippo”, and “Things newly happening in Tohoku”
Tohoku HELP was established on March 18th 2011. Its purpose was to consolidate, organize, and allot the “Information and Contribution”. The “Information and Contribution” had become a great amount, and we can never thank enough to all who have supported us. ....		There is a newspaper called “Chugai Nippo”, a newspaper that reports the activities of various religions. I would like to introduce an article of which I Naoya Kawakami wrote and was published in this newspaper. .....
	"Standing Alongside the Disaster Victims to help them recover their Daily Lives		Year 2013 Second Half Year Report “Grand House”
While we meet many people at the disaster afflicted areas, we are reminded that this disastrous earthquake was an extraordinary happening, which overtook them by surprise by suddenly appearing in the midst of their daily lives. ....		Tohoku HELP bears a mission to “Support the Supporters”. This means that our major project is to work together with other support organization. .....
	A Chain of Encounters		A Tour to Promote Japan-Korea Inter-church Exchange and Mission Cooperation
Looking back the latter half of the year 2012 and onto 2013. We are bringing you the first article of 2013. This article has turned out to be a long one to symbolize our activities for the past several months. ....		I apologize to those who have been looking forward to and waiting for the renewal of our homepage for having been unable to do that for a long time. I hear that some people are concerned about my health condition.....
	Tohoku HELP and Radiation Issue		Working with Other Religious Leaders
The fundamental posture of Tohoku HELP concerning radiation issues are clearly written in this article written by representative Yoshida. Following are the contents. We would be pleased if you would go through this article....		In April 2011, Tohoku Help, with the cooperation of the Sendai Buddhist Community and the Liaison Council of Religious Organizations in Miyagi, set up “the Counseling Room.”“Cafe de Monk”, and radio broadcasting....
	Finding Solidarity to Head for Self-Sufficiency		What It Means to Support Standing on Your Own Feet
We have a pressing notice for our readers. Two days from now, on August 18th, there will be a charity concert held in Ginza, Tokyo. Seats are still available, and all are welcome...		One of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that Tohoku HELP has established is the Wakabayashi Help. It is one of the central projects of Tohoku HELP..(http://wk-help.com)
	Being supported in prayers		What It Means to Support Standing on Your Own Feet
The financial matter of Tohoku Help General Secretariat has been prayed for by so many people, and we would like to report the latest information with gratitude...		One of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that Tohoku HELP has established is the Wakabayashi Help. It is one of the central projects of Tohoku HELP..(http://wk-help.com)
	Listening Sessions and Running Along		Report of “Demae Terakoya” Ishinomaki
And truly, the Lord provided us with a wonderful encounter for us at the disaster site; the Café de Monk, traveling attentive listening sessions held by Buddhist monks.....		The data informs the current situation of Ishinomaki. The report for support written here is a support called “Regain the joy of living”. We would like to remember the support work together with all of you...
	Begining of the second year		Rescuing Ancient Documents
We would like to announce the beginning of the second year at Touhoku HELP from July 2012. Our committed staff worked long and hard hours. But the needs have been greater than we could ever have imagined...		Touhoku HELP is working on a project to “Support the supporter”. A wide range of areas were affected by disaster, and the affection by disaster varies.
	Towards the End of Touhoku HELP's First Year		Visiting Heart Knit Project
Touhoku HELP's administrative office will end it's first year on June 30th.As general secretary, I would like to inform that after June 30th, we will close the current Touhoku HELP administrative office but start our new office with a new system from July....		On February 27, three directors of Touhoku HELP, Igata, Saigusa, and Abe visited the office of “Heart Knit Project”（http://sportsdesk-skiclub.dreamlog.jp/）...
	A Year in Retrospect		Supporter and the Supported
To so and so, I have received your mail, and have read it with much interest. Since I have received quite a few questions, I would like to answer with the best of my poor ability...		Touhoku HELP founded NGO “Wakabayashi HELP” which provides support to the temporary housing... the “Supporters” learn something necessary in life through supporting others. This becomes a valuable experience which supports and aids the “Supporter”...
	“Our ‘Foreigners’ support for disaster’		Psychology and the Occult
Mr. Chiba, the chief director of ‘NPO Help with a smile’ seems to be feeling anew strongly about what he had been feeling before the disaster while he was going around the disaster-stricken area. We are sharing his thoughts. We hope to tell you our thoughts and would like to introduce you the contents below...		The London Times is a respected newspaper. A reporter for this paper wrote an article in which he mentioned the activities of our “Counseling Room”...
	“Those who sow with tears will …” Christmas Report from the Disaster Area. Part 1		Rice for Hope Project
On December 16, 2011, Friday, a Christmas celebration was held at the temporary housing complex in Otsuchi Town, Iwate prefecture.		Tohoku HELP in cooperation with other organizations has been conducting the “Non-Japanese Disaster Victims Support Project”...
	Report on Door-to-Door temporary housing		Annual Report of Touhoku HELP(March 2011 to March 2012)
Tohoku HELP in cooperation with the NPO “Egao” (Helping People Smile) have continued to conduct door-to-door survey at temporary housing complexes...		Touhoku HELP (official name “Sendai Christian Alliance Disaster Relief Network”) was established on March 18, 2011. We made a First year Report. …
	Visit to Natori Church		A visit by Rebecca Solnit
. Tohoku HELP, supported by everyone’s prayers, has been able to continue to support the recovery and reconstruction efforts...		The journalist who was to come was a lady called Rebecca Solnit. She is famous even in Japan for her book “A Paradise Built in Hell”...
	March 18th 2012　Touhoku HELP’s First Anniversary Commemoration Service		The Establishing of Touhoku HELP and Father Lachapelle
Report on Sendai Christian Alliance Disaster Relief Network’s (Touhoku Help) first anniversary commemoration event, which took place on March 18th 2012 ....		Touhoku HELP’s movement quickened from the death of one Catholic Priest. …
	"Spiritual Care" and Our Souls ⁄ Two seminars		“Happy Japanese Study Course” Opening Ceremony
Since these disasters we have been engaged in active discussions with religious scholars, psychologists, medical professionals, Buddhist monks and others concerning ….		Tohoku HELP promotes relief work of foreigners who had been afflicted by disaster. …
	Touhoku HELP have started the foreign victim support project.		Regarding the report about the newly established and incorporated foundation; Approaching the end of October:.
We, Touhoku HELP have started the foreign victim support project with the cooperation of the following existing organizations…		It has been already about two months since the Touhoku HELP Secretariat became a legally recognized body. Almost two months have passed with the support and prayers…
	Touhoku HELP was born. & "Our work through meetings"		"Touhoku HELP" Action Plan
Our ”Touhoku HELP” was born on March 18th,2011， just one week after the giant earthquake and tsunami of March 11th ….		…the incorporated foundation “Tohoku Diakonia… for the purposes of strengthening administrative functionality and considering plans for uture activities….
	The Role of Touhoku HELP; (Report on a visit to Iwate)		Fusion of Projects.
I had an opportunity to visit Iwate prefecture last weekend, September 24th. This trip well indicated the role of Touhoku HELP.…		Touhoku Help with the support of everyone’s prayers has been able to successfully implement a number of projects, many of which are still ongoing….
	Leased ⁄ Private Leased Temporary Housing, and supporting of Work done at home.		Mental Care / Spiritual Support.
Touhoku HELP is currently operating two actual working facilities. One of them is, “Touhoku HELP secretariat”. Its legal name is ….		Touhoku Help since its establishment has had as its primary ambition to at the very least provide care to those affected by these disasters….