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Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich Visits Japan
Over a three-day period beginning August 17, 2009, the Tokyo Foundation was pleased to welcome Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the US House of Representatives and a leading figure in the Republican Party, together with members of the American Foreign Policy Council, an organization for which Mr. Gingrich serves as an advisor.
Read More …Message from the Chairman:
The Tokyo Foundation's Work in 2009
Two years ago, the Tokyo Foundation undertook a sweeping overhaul of the structure and content of its programs. We conducted a bottom-up review of our fellows and programs in the areas of policy research and leadership development- -the foundation's twin missions- -from the standpoint of how best to contribute to Japan and the world in the twenty-first century. You might say we reconstituted the foundation from the ground up.
Read More …Sylff Fellows Volunteer to Help China Earthquake Victims
Two teams of Chinese Sylff fellows traveled to areas most seriously affected by the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan, visiting local schools and giving moral and material support to surviving students. This was a rewarding experience for them, who report they were moved to see students trying to overcome their grief. The project was supported by the Tokyo Foundation.
Read More …The Tokyo Foundation Initiates Partnership with Acumen Fund
Established in 2001 in New York, Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to the problem of global poverty. Identifying with the goals of Acumen Fund, the Tokyo Foundation has initiated partnership with the Fund. Specifically, the Foundation promotes the Acumen Fund Fellows Program (AFAP) and solicits applications in Japan.
Read More …Supporting Victims of the Great Sichuan Earthquake
In view of the gravity of the situation, the Tokyo Foundation called out to our scholarship recipients (called SYLFF fellows) in China for proposals concerning aid activities. Two volunteer activities were selected and given financial support. The author flew to China to observe the operations.
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