By Jangwoo Lee | Program unit
Thank you for your continuous support for Civic Force.
Three years ago in May 2011, many volunteers from all over the country came to work in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake during the Golden Week and other holidays. They removed mud and cleaned up debris. Many other people have also participated in volunteer activities organized by NPOs, so the year 2011 is called “the first year of the new volunteer movement.”
More than three years have passed since the disaster and the number of visitors to the affected areas is gradually declining.
On the other hand, the aid activities have diversified away from collecting donations and working in the areas, and various aid methods have been created.
One way to support long-term reconstruction is “to buy” products from the disaster areas. Products made in these areas include traditional handcrafts dating back to before the disaster, industrial products backed by excellent technology, and delicious food items grown in the nature of Tohoku. Buying these products is one casual way of supporting the region.
Some of the NPOs and companies Civic Force has been supporting through the “NPO Partner Projects,” are creating attractive products.
This 38th Monthly Report focuses on the “recent activities” of our partner NPOs, such as “Peace Jam,” which support mothers in disaster-hit areas,and “Peace Nature Lab,” which sells sweets made from local ingredients.
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