Outline for class 1

Part I - Introductions
* Background and interest in NGOs/NPOs

Part II - Intro to class
Focus
- Learn more about issues – causes and effect of problems
- Find out more about programs and strategies used by NGOs to deal with issues
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of NGOs
- Develop both knowledge and language skills

Class contents and format
Contents - Focus on
PROBLEM => CAUSE => EFFECT
ISSUE DEV.=> NGO approaches to issues

Class format:
WC Discussion – issues, NGO websites, review of readings, vocab
Instructor presentation – present some key issues and learning strategies
Participant presentation - present summaries, NGO websites, final project
Group work – discuss exercises
Guest speakers

At home/HW:
Readings – write summary to present in class, mostly online, some handouts
Vocab, Scanning/skimming, questions for discussion
Pay attention to key points, questions will be given to help guide you.
We will spend about 15-30 minutes in each class discussing the readings.
Researching NGO through websites – make outline or chart for two each class
Every week you will have a list of NGOs to research – please look up at least 2 from the list. Find others if you like. (If you have no Internet access, please tell after the first class.)
* Optional – Journal on vocab or NGOs

Class 10 - Presentations on NGOs by class members.

* NGO 201 - How it fits into the NGO program
NGO 101 and NGO 201 – prep for other classes
NGO 301, 401, 501 and 601 are core courses for the certificate

Part III– Vocab and terms to clarify
Be sure that everyone knows the following:
CSO
NPO
NGO
CBO
PO
UN
INGO
Citizens’ group/organization
IGO
Volunteer
Civil society
Capacity building

* Be careful of Japanese English –
i.e. katakana words that are particular to NGOs/nonprofits?
* Or terms like: paid staff, paid volunteer

Part V Elements of nonprofit NGOs
Key elements that make nonprofit

Part V Intro to the MDGs and current global issues

Japanese NGOs need your help!

My blog http://sarajeans-notes.blogspot.com/has been turned into an information board on how to help the people in Northern Japan.  So if you have any information that would be good to share, please send it to me in Japanese or English. The contents are being shared with many associations both inside and outside Japan.  I hope we can make a difference together as we help support those who suffered and start the rebuilding process.
I have also created a new site which has all the information from the blog arranged for you to easily review all the ways you can help. This site is updated a few times a week depending taking key information from my other blog. https://japanvolunteers.wordpress.com/

 

Please share these links with other people who are interested in making a difference.

 

More general  information in Japanese can also be found here: http://www.jpn-civil.net/about_us/groups.html