[TOKYO, Japan, 12 May 2011]
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| © Japan Committee for UNICEF /2011/K.Goto |
| UNICEF Children’s Busses used to conduct activities in Iwate Prefecture. |
During Golden Week the Japan Committee for UNICEF (JCU) implemented UNICEF Children’s Bus Fieldtrips for children living in the coastal areas of Iwate Prefecture as part of its efforts to extend psychological care for the children in the disaster area. Over the course of five days, nearly 1,000 children and parents from the disaster area participated in these fieldtrips.
Dr. Tadashi Yasuda, who was dispatched from the UNICEF Vietnam Office and serves as the Iwate Field Manager for the JCU Emergency Assistance Headquarters, commented that, “A large number of people have expressed their gratitude for this effort, telling me, ‘This was a huge help as the tsunami washed away our family car, and I thought I wouldn’t be able to take the children anywhere this year.’”
As a second installment of these efforts, JCU Fukushima this month started the “Let’s Play! The Outdoors Playtime Project” with the cooperation of Fukushima Junior Chambet International, Fukushima Transportation and Fukushima Transportation and Tourism and the assistance of Fukushima City, the Board of Education and the Fukushima Association of Kindergartens. Under this project, children from preschools and kindergartens in Fukushima City are invited to come and play freely in a safe environment.
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| © Japan Committee for UNICEF /2011/K.Goto | Japan Committee for UNICEF /2011/K.Goto | |
| A UNICEF Children’s Bus fieldtrip in Iwate Prefecture. | Children and volunteers participating in a UNICEF Children’s bus fieldtrip in Iwate Prefecture. |
In addition to Fukushima Prefecture, there are more than 20 destinations offered in Yamagata and other prefectures to provide children with a rich variety of play options, including interacting with nature and animals and a hands-on train conductor experience.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to let your children play!
“Let’s Play! The Outdoors Playtime Project”
For details on participation, schedules, destinations and application procedures please see the Fukushima Transportation and Tourism website (Japanese only) .
To apply or make and inquiry please contact Fukushima Transportation and Tourism at the number below.
Tel: 024-531-8953
Fax: 024-531-8961
| Receiving Prefecture |
Type of Emergency Supplies |
Arrival Date |
Quantity | Donating Company |
Comments |
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| Miyagi | Water | 19 Mar. | 12,288 bottles |
VanaH Co., Ltd. | Two-liter plastic bottles |
| Fukushima | Water | 22 Mar. | 12,672 bottles |
VanaH Co., Ltd. | Two-liter plastic bottles |
| Miyagi | Underwear for boys and girls | 22 Mar. | 200,000 | ||
| Iwate | Underwear for boys and girls | 23 Mar. | 30,000 | ||
| Fukushima | Water | 23 Mar. | 4,680 bottles |
KIRIN MC DANONE WATERS Co., Ltd. | Two-liter plastic bottles |
| Miyagi | Children’s shoes | 23 Mar. | 10,000 pairs |
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| Miyagi | Children’s diapers | 24 Mar. | 80 packs | P&G Japan | |
| Iwate | Children’s underwear | 24 Mar. | 9,700 | ||
| Fukushima | Water | 24 Mar. | 12,288 bottles |
VanaH Co., Ltd. | Two-liter plastic bottles |
| Iwate | Shoes | 26 Mar | 1,404 pairs | Achilles Corporation | |
| Iwate | Underwear for boys and girls | 27 Mar. | 28,266 | ||
| Iwate | Boots | 27 Mar. | 7,462 pairs | ||
| Iwate | Wipes | 28 Mar. | 1,200 | P&G Japan | For babies |
| Miyagi | Recreation kits Early Childhood Development kits |
2 Apr. | 50 of each | Procured from the UNICEF Supply Division | |
| Iwate | Recreation kits Early Childhood Development kits |
2 Apr. | 50 of each | Procured from the UNICEF Supply Division | |
| Miyagi | Book bags | 6 Apr. | 70 | Nihon New Bag Chain | |
| Iwate | Book bags | 6-7 Apr. | 340 | Seiban | |
| Miyagi | Schoolbags | 8 Apr. | 18,000 | Procured from the UNICEF Supply Division | |
| Iwate | Schoolbags | 8 Apr. | 18,000 | Procured from the UNICEF Supply Division | |
| Miyagi | Personal security buzzers (for crime prevention purposes) | 8 Apr. | 5,000 | ||
| Iwate | Personal security buzzers (for crime prevention purposes) | 8 Apr. | 5,000 | ||
| Miyagi | Minicar | 8 Apr. | 3 cars | ||
| Fukushima | Water | 11 Apr. | 1,536 bottles | VanaH Co., Ltd. | Two-liter plastic bottles |
| Miyagi | Replenishments for recreation kits | 12 Apr. | 60 sets | ||
| Miyagi | Miniature toy cars | 12 Apr. | Approx. 1,200 | TAKARA TOMY | |
| Sagamihara* | Water | 12 Apr. | 12,288 bottles | VanaH Co., Ltd. | Two-liter plastic bottles |
| Miyagi | Play mats | 13 Apr. | Two types; 80 of each type | IKEA | |
| Miyagi | Drawing sets | 13 Apr. | 60 sets | IKEA | |
| Iwate | Preschool-size chairs, tables and low tables | 14 Apr. | 75 chairs; 11 tables; 9 low tables | Donated to preschools, primary schools, junior high schools and high schools in the disaster area as well as their new locations | |
| Miyagi | Mopeds | 15 Apr. | 5 | ||
| Iwate | Notebooks and stationery sets for primary and junior high school students | 15. Apr. | 16,700 sets | ||
| Miyagi | 183 computers; 57 copiers and fax machines; 61 printers | 18-21 Apr. | Distributed to preschools, primary schools, junior high schools and high schools in the disaster area as well as their new locations | ||
| Fukushima | Movable blackboards | 21 Apr. | 10 | ||
| Fukushima | Temporary toilets | 21 Apr. | 20 |
Number of UNICEF Children’s Mini Libraries distributed: Approximately 250 (as of 28 April 2011)
*Areas receiving disaster victims.
*In certain cases some supplies may be taken from prefectural supply storage warehouses and distributed to shelters and disaster sites in other prefectures.
As of 9:00 a.m. on 28 April 2011 (compiled by the Information and Public Affairs Division).