Welcome to CWAJ! |
The College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization of Japanese and non-Japanese women interested in education,
cross-cultural exchange, and friendship. Offering opportunities for women from all over the world to share unique cultural experiences with their Japanese peers,
CWAJ provides a long-term link with Japan as well as the immediate benefits of a wide range of activities in and around Tokyo. You will find more information
in our About Us section. |
CWAJ Great East Japan Earthquake Mental Health Care Project |
CWAJ is providing encouragement and material support to the
volunteer psychiatrists who offer on-site mental health care
to the victims in Fukushima. CWAJ members attended the
ceremony and presented a big golden key with the CWAJ logo
as a symbol of the medical van which was donated by CWAJ.
More details can be found
here. |
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Upcoming & Ongoing
Events/Activities
A
Special CWAJ Activity Report
is now available! This Special Report
highlights many of the activities
accomplished by our organization in 2011 and
into 2012.
A CWAJ
Activities Calendar
is now available, too.
Please use this handy, printable calendar
to plan your activities.
Another exciting event is a
Charity Concert
organized for CWAJ by
Cantabile Kojimachi with the support of
Friends of Music. |
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Scholarship Luncheon:
May 16
CWAJ’s annual celebration of
Scholars and Scholarship will
commemorate the 40th
anniversary of the CWAJ Scholarship
Program. The
2012 Scholars will be introduced, photos
and news of past Scholars will be
presented, and two very
impressive former Scholars who are
now members of CWAJ, will
speak about their studies, their
careers and their experiences with
CWAJ.
What did you miss last month? Look here for last month's
luncheon
report .
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Greetings from our President
This month we look forward to the Scholarship
Luncheon to introduce the scholarship recipients
for 2012. We are grateful to also award four
others - a TACWG Scholarship, two NJG Sano
Chikara Scholarships, and an SVI Scholarship in
Memory of Yasuhide Oka this year.
Another exciting event is a
Charity Concert
organized for CWAJ by Cantabile Kojimachi with
the support of Friends of Music. It will feature
hogaku (Japanese traditional) music and the
proceeds go to the Great East Japan Earthquake
Relief Fund.
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Membership Renewal:
Please renew your membership for the coming
membership year starting from September 2012.
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The Donation Spring Campaign started!!
CWAJ's mission and goal continues to be to make a difference in the world by awarding scholarships to bright and striving young women and men.
Additionally, the need to support our friends in Tohoku will continue for many years to come..
Your support can make a difference!!
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SIG-Trips and
Tours is back!!
Enjoy the program of
Sky Tree Tour on June 28.
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Scholarship
Selection
of 2012 scholars is now completed and the
scholars will be introduced at the May Luncheon.. Meanwhile for an update on a recipient who received a special scholarship in 2009
in honor of our 60th anniversary, follow
here to the Scholarship Committee Page for more..
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Print Show
In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Connection, we
continue to offer the community the
opportunity to enjoy
Contemporary Prints. The show continues through
April. Click
here for more information.. Members are also welcome to visit the following
solo or group
exhibitions featuring some of our
PS artists..
Preparations for the 2012 Print Show are already under way..
To be involved click
here for more information..
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Children's English Circle:
Children's English Circle classes continue regularly three Wednesday afternoons each month with a
happy group of Japanese returning children and an enthusiastic roster of volunteers.
Please come join us for a rewarding experience
and an exciting line up!!
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Volunteers for the Visually Impaired:
Throughout the year, VVI gives needed English language support to the visually impaired
community in the Tokyo area. Have an inspiring and fun volunteer experience in 2012 by taking part in VVI!!
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The Friendly Crafters Group
Following the success of our
Friendly Quilt last
year, we have decided to continue in 2012 as an informal group sharing
outings and skills relating to all forms of sewing and craft. We also planned to embark on another exciting joint quilt project.
No experience is necessary to be a part of our friendly group..
- Our Special
Interest Groups
are planning
lots of activities.. Check the listings
here.
- List of
2012 Board of Directors
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