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What is Miyagi-Jonet?

MIYAGI JO-NET (Miyagi Women’s Support Network) is a non-profit organisation supporting women in the Tohoku area that was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. We aim to connect the women in the affected areas with women and supporters from around Japan and the world. To this end, we are cooperating with various other women’s and relief organisations. Our many projects are designed to help women individually in reconstructing their lives and livelihoods. We thereby hope to brighten their everyday a little bit. We also collect relief/support goods and other donations to distribute them among the women and families affected by the disaster. Through regular meetings, our ‘salons,’ and consultations, we gain insight into women’s needs and concerns, and propose adequate measures to local and regional administrations.

Many of Miyagi Jonet’s members are women affected themselves by the disaster.


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20 Jan 2012

The first Salon of the new year


 
Matcha (green powder) tea. 
Come what may, a cup of tea is always welcome.

 
This notice about graveyards was put up for information at the assembly hall.
In last year's disaster, many graves were swept away and left empty by the tsunami, while the site of other graves can no longer be located.

 
Although it seemed that walking had become hard for her, this lady came to the salon. She took part in the hand massage and in the handicraft class.

 
The women's gatherings are joined by children and men, too.

 

 
Making 'Hawaiian' straps

 
Written by a local lady resident, who describes the everyday lifestyle of the area.

 
Spring is coming! Are these daffodils? 

 
After the salon - two ladies engaged in a friendly chat on a bench outside.

 
Fruits delivered from Ehime
We added them to the Jonet bag. Early fruits that are not yet on the market.

The first salon of the New Year was held in the town of Natori with everyone who came over to help us.

 

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