Helping Japan

As the clean up and rebuilding continues in Japan, Campus Crusade wants to be available to be the hands and feet of Christ to this earthquake/tsunami-ravaged country.  Here's some information on how you could actually go and bring the hope of Christ to the people of Japan - a people who are in desperate spiritual and physical need. I'm passing on an email from Tommy Dyo, who coordinates Campus Crusade's EPIC ministry to Asian American students:

Dear Friends,

The EPIC movement has led the USCM in a key partnership with CRASH (Christian Relief, Assistance, Support and Hope) Japan and Japan CCC to send at least three waves of rebuilding teams beginning June 27th. The work to be done has not yet been specifically outlined, but daily work likely will include debris removal, cooking, cleaning and children’s ministry.

The cost for a person to participate will be approximately $4500. As of right now, the first three project dates will be as follows:

-          Project A: June 27-July 19 (deadline to apply: May 10)

-          Project B: July 13-August 4 (deadline to apply: May 18)

-          Project C: August 1-August 23 (deadline to apply: June 1)

Due to the nature of the work, as well as the conditions on the ground where we will be working, participants will need to be in good overall physical, psychological and emotional health.

Though not required for every applicant, we have special needs that will be considered when processing applications. For example, in order for our teams to be able to work effectively, we need Japanese speakers to serve as translators. Special skill sets related to rebuilding would also be helpful (e.g. you might have students who have worked in construction who you could encourage to go).

Please note that we are continuing to monitor the radiation situation and will not intentionally put anyone in danger. Also, we have invited a number of Japanese churches and organizations to participate in sending with the USCM as well, as they will likely be able to help more significantly with providing translators and other resources that are needed. Therefore, the teams will not be made up entirely of students and campus ministry staff.

As the time is short, please encourage interested students, faculty, volunteers to apply quickly! To apply, direct them to http://gosummerproject.com and have them look for Japan Rebuild: Project A, B and C.

Thank you for participating as we help to rebuild Japan on the foundation of Jesus!

Tommy Dyo

Executive Director – Epic Movement


You can also check out Japan Rebuild for more information.