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November 28, 2005

International Day of Disabled Persons -Keiko Nakatani (JSRPD)

December 3rd is the International Day of Disabled Persons.

*The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons
was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.
The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability
issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons
with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived
from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political,
social, economic and cultural life.

http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/iddp2005.htm

In Japan Disabled Persons' Week stated in Article 7 of Fundamental Law
for Disabled Persons.

Article 7 - Disabled Persons’ Week

A “Disabled Persons' Week” shall be held for the purpose of raising public
awareness of the welfare of disabled persons and encouraging disabled
persons to actively participate in social, economic, cultural, and other
activities.

(Section 2)
Disabled Persons’ Week shall take place one week from
December 3 to December 9 annually.

(Section 3)
The State and local public bodies shall be responsible
for implementing relevant programs to fulfill the aims
of Disabled Persons’ Week.

We are planning various events and activities for the week
all overJapan.
I would like to introduce you the following event being held in Tokyo.

International Seminar

The International Seminar will be organized for introducing various
international cooperation activities in the disability field in Asia
and the Pacific as follows. This will be organized as part of the
series of relevant events on Disabled Persons’ Week in Japan
which is planned and organized by Cabinet Office.

Organized by Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons
with Disabilities (JSRPD)

Cooperated by Japan Disability Forum (JDF)

Supported by Cabinet Office, Ministry of Labor, Health and Welfare,
the Social Welfare and Medical Service Cooperation of Japan (to be confirmed)

Date : December 3, 2005, Saturday
Time : 13:00-17:30
Venue: Somido Hall, 8th floor, Ginza Sony Building
Expected Participants: 150

Program :

13:00-13:30 Opening Ceremony to be organized by Cabinet Office

13:30-13:35 Welcome speech by Mr. Ichiro Kaneda, President, JSRPD

13:35-14:05 Keynote Speech by Ms. Kozue Nagata, Social Affairs Officer, UN ESCAP

14:05-14:45 Presentation 1
Speaker from Asia and Pacific Development Center on Disability
Activities of APCD and issues to be solved
Phrase to phrase interpretation will be prepared.

14:45-15:05 Presentation 2
Ms. Keiko Matsuyama, Deputy Secretary General, Association for Aid and Relief

15:05-15:25 Presentation 3
Mr. Takeo Ogura, Secretary General, Asia Pacific Secretary,
World Federation of the Deaf

15:25-15:40 Break

15:40-17:00 Panel Discussion

Facilitation : Mr. Yutaka Takamine, Professor, Ryukyu University
Panelist: Speaker from APCD
Ms. Keiko Matsuyama
Mr. Takeo Ogura
Commentator : Ms. Kozue Nagata
Closing remarks : Mr. Katsunori, Executive Director, JDF Executive Committee

Please let us know about an event specially planned for the
International Day of Disabled Persons in your country.

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November 24, 2005

communicate

Dear Jicafriends,

We have been trying to have communication with Kero from Tunisia,
who was in our training course last year, but we always get our emails back.
If she reads this maybe she can make contact.
Our mail is vekajos@yahoo.com.
We hope this works.
Thank you,

José and Verónica
Mexico

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November 21, 2005

Congratulations! -Keiko Nakatani (JSRPD)

Congratulations!

I am very much honoured to inform you that Mr. Yi Veasna,
a participant from Cambodia for Vocational Rehabilitation Course 1999
received the Kazou Itoga Memorial Foundation Price this November.
Let me offer him my congratulations and best wishes on this happy occasion.

*Outline of the Annual Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize
Carrying on the philosophy of the late Mr. Kazuo Itoga, who continuously
devoted himself to improving the welfare of the disabled, and promoting
respect for the human rights of the disabled, the Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize
was established with the aim of realizing an integrated society that ensures
the well-being of the disabled and their families. With this view, the Prize
is awarded to those people who have contributed outstanding services
toward the promotion of welfare for the disabled.

Further information:
http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~itogamf/b/english/guidelines_for_applicants/


Keiko Nakatani

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November 17, 2005

spot -Carlos kaiser

Dear Friends,

Do you remember when I told you about a TV Spot?. The spot is in spanish.
I send you a link to a web site where you will find the tv spot.

http://www.udp.cl/comunicados/1105/11/senas.htm

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mapuche's culture -Carlos kaiser

Chile is a very long strip of land. central and south region
were inhabited by Mapuches (their name means people of
the land, understanding land as nature).

Mapuches lived in Argentina too. I was invited to a semminar
in Temuco city (9th region) and I took pictures of mapuches
I want to share with you.

Carlos

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promoting civil rights -Carlos kaiser

Dear friends,

I was invited to make an speech for a semminar in Temuco city (9th region, southern Chile). The main idea was to promote our right to vote in the upcoming elections.

in the semminar I met a great leader, she is mapuche, she has intellectual disability, but she leads a group called "self defenders". Self defenders are a group of persons with intellectual disabilities that work by they own.

I finally met Adelmo, he is a leader in Chile. We were always online but never in person.

Carlos

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November 10, 2005

fostering PwD's enterprises -Carlos kaiser

In Chile we have a National Found (FOSIS) designed to help people to
overcome poverty. They provide training and founds. This way, people learn
how to run a business.

We start a special project with FOSIS. The project has ben designed to
render training and to give founds to PwD in Algarrobo for they to start a
small business. We will provide professional advisory too.

I am happy to say we are selecting our first 15 participants.

Carlos

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leadership forum of the americas -Carlos kaiser

Dear Friends:

I was invited to be part of the Leadership Forum of the Americas. The main
target is to foster unity in the Americas via a social agenda 2005- 2020.

We were on a video conference with 3 countries. We are working on an
agreement of the 3 generations (joung leaders, mature leaders and senior
leaders).

The main conference was held on Santiago de Chile (my country).

I was proud of being part of such activity.

Carlos

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November 07, 2005

letter from Veronica Rodríguez and two pictures -Veronica Rodríguez

Dear jicafriends,

It’s amazing how fast time goes by.
Two days ago, November 2, which is a special day in Mexico
because we celebrate “DIA DE MUERTOS” (DAY OF THE DEAD),
Jose and I were watching TV and there was a programme about
Hiroshima.

Our hearts and minds flew back a year to this beautiful city
we visited during our training course, and where this year’s
participants are now!

What an experience it was!
You may have noticed I wrote “we”.
That’s because last year was the first time JICA accepted
a disabled participant with an assistant.
It wasn’t easy and JICA only covered my expenses; but it was
worth it.

A few weeks ago I received wonderful news: JICA officially
decided to accept disabled persons with an assistant if he/she
requires so.
I think this is great, another step ahead. I feel very honoured
that Jose and I, in a way, were able to be part of this decision.

Now it’s in your hands to take advantage of this new opportunity!
Our best wishes for all.

Love,
Veronica

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sport training course -Carlos kaiser

Dear Friends,

In Chile we have an institution called "Instituto Nacional de
Rehabilitación Pedro Aguirre Cerda" (National Rehabilitation Center Pedro
Aguirre Cerda). Many professionals from Pedro Aguirre Cerda have been
studying in JICA.

We reach an agreement. They are helping Algarrobo Town to develop CBR.

These pictures are from a training course for sport trainers that was held
on their facilities in Santiago (our Capital city). 4 trainees were from
Algarrobo.

As you can see, we are working as a network. We share what we learnt from
Japan.

Carlos

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November 02, 2005

TRAINING REPORT for Leaders' Course on 28 October

Ex-participants, involved in a variety of activities in their home countries,
are to report updates of their work and situations to give inspiration to
current participants. Current participants and related parties in Japan
are to exchange opinions to gather ideas and notes for future course
management.

Ex-participants Ms. Adela Kono(Philippine/year attended 1989) and
Mr. Setareki Macanawai(Fiji/year attended 1999) were invited
to present speech regarding activities after returning to their
home countries, successes and difficulties in current activities,
and points of advice for current participants.

Many questions were raised from current JICA participants and
active interaction among participants continued till the last minute.

Please refer to the TRAINING REPORT in the JICA friends Web Site
for more detail and all the reports of the past training.

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November 01, 2005

TRAINING REPORT for Leaders' Course on 27 October

Fundraising

Fundraising is one of key issues for any NGOs in the world.
Mr. Sakaguchi, Secretary General of "Shapla Neer, one of active NGOs in
Japan organized workshop.
Group works to learn and share issues and problems of other participants'
NGOs and successful cases of fundraising by Shapla Neer and other NGOs were
introduced. Participants got hints and tips for their future fundraising
program.

Please refer to the TRAINING REPORT in the JICA friends Web Site
for more detail and all the reports of the past training.

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