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04
Jul 2013

Report from Moore – The “Oklahoma Standard”

While assessing the affected areas, PBV’s representatives spent some time assisting with administrative tasks at the main Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) in the area, Serve Moore. Serve Moore was formed in the immediate aftermath of the May 20th tornado by a coalition of local churches in order to accommodate the influx of volunteers from all over the U.S who came to assist those affected by the disaster. The VRC took in more than 4000 volunteers per day at the peak of its activity and is still regularly taking in over 1000 volunteers, especially on the weekends when it generally attracts more local and out-of-town volunteers. Upon arrival at the center, […]

20
Jun 2013

A Day in Moore, Oklahoma

A day working in Moore, OK – breaking a brick wall with sledgehammers

18
Jun 2013

Update from Oklahoma Tornado Relief Activities

Two of PBV’s representatives arrived in the Oklahoma City area on June 13th.

They have visited the areas of Oklahoma City, Moore, El Reno and Shawnee which were affected by tornadoes, flooding and other severe weather conditions in order to conduct an initial assessment of the damage and to gauge the needs on the ground.

11
Jun 2013

Boots on the Ground – PBV Assessment Team in Oklahoma

U.S. Tornado Relief Update

PBV is dispatching an assessment team to Oklahoma in order to determine the most effective way in which we can provide assistance to the people in the affected areas.

22
May 2013

Fundraising for U.S. Tornado Relief Efforts

PBV extends its deepest condolences to all of those affected by the devastating tornadoes that have struck the Mid-West of the United States in recent days. In response, PBV has commenced fundraising activities for relief efforts and is working closely with partner organizations in the United States in order to deliver assistance as effectively as possible.

17
May 2013

Global Disaster Risk Reduction: Sharing the Lessons Learnt from the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami

Global Disaster Risk Reduction: Sharing the Lessons Learnt from the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami. Japanese NGOs attend the UNISDR conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

15
May 2013

The “Post-Hyogo Framework for Action Civil Society Recommendation Proposal Workshop”

On May 9th, representatives of over 20 NGOs attended the “Post-Hyogo Framework for Action Civil Society Recommendation Proposal Workshop”.

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08
May 2013

New York: Hurricane Sandy Relief

This is a summary of PBV’s post-Hurricane Sandy relief activities in New York between early November 2012 and mid-April 2013.

11
Apr 2013

PBV at the GNDR (Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction) conference in the Hague, Netherlands

PBV’s Takashi Yamamoto attended the GNDR (Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction) conference organised by the United Nations in the Hague, Netherlands on March 20th and 21st.

10
Apr 2013

The Fukushima Youth Ambassadors have safely returned!

The 12 junior high school students from Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture who took part in the 2013 Spring Fukushima Youth Ambassadors project arrived back to Narita airport on April 1, 2013 after having learned about language, nature, sustainability and energy in Australia. From Narita they travelled by bus, safely returning to Minamisoma.
The 8-day local program was very fulfilling and fruitful, thanks to the cooperation of Australia-side partner Japanese for Peace, the homestay families, and all others at the schools, farm, beach, wind farm, permaculture garden and other places visited during their stay.
Along with announcing their safe return, we thank everyone that supported this project in many different ways.

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