If your school community is seeking a meaningful project in Tohoku then you may want to consider a project that supports the Oshika-hanto fishing communities in Miyagi-ken.
During the past four years, British woman Caroline Pover (a former long-term Tokyo resident who now shares her time between the UK and Japan) has raised almost ¥15 million, which has included donations from KSpace, Joy to the World, India International School, Meikei High School, Tokyo International Kindercare, Azabu Music Together, Ohana International School, the British School in Tokyo, Kids World, Happy Days, Waseda International School, and Summerhill. These donations have funded a wide variety of projects such as the provision of school uniforms; building community spaces such as a library, a bus stop, and playgrounds; repairing shrines; and supporting the fishing industry. 100% of this money has gone directly to the projects.
Caroline is currently spending two months in Japan, mostly on the Oshika peninsula, where she is living and working alongside the local residents to support them in their recovery. In December she received an award from Princess Akiko of Mikasa on behalf of the Japan-British Society in recognition of her Tohoku efforts, and she would welcome contact from any school representatives that would like to support this area of Tohoku.
Please see the Tohoku section on her website at carolinepover.info or call Caroline directly on 080-3433-4000.
