GOALS
Short Term
Establishment of an NPO to provide mental and emotional aide and relief to affected children by Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Paperwork / Filing – 2 to 8 months depending on the level of assistance received
Promotional Campaign – Media Outreach & Financial Sponsorship
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Corporate – Direct Solicitations / Networking
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Grants – Domestic / International
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Private – Crowdfunding via Kickstarter etc with “Rewards / Perks”
Raise Public Awareness about Japanese PTSD issues via
Social and Traditional Media Outlets
Solicit Volunteers (ideally bilingual)
Outreach to previously visited locations in Tohoku
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Reconnect independently from previous sponsor
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Extend message of continued support
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Schedule future Tohoku tours
Medium Term
Resume Tohoku Tours
Continue PTSD relief program throughout affected areas
1 week per month Sunday – Friday
3 – 4 locations per day at;
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Daycare Centers
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Kindergarten
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Elementary Schools
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“Gakudo” (after-school programs) etc
Outreach to new populations in need
Expansion of program to include;
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Teacher / Caregiver Training to insure sustainable long- term PTSD relief needs
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Student-to-student friendship support program – Domestic & International
Collaborate with relief groups to supplement and enhance their programs and services
Long Term
Expansion of PTSD relief to communities beyond Tohoku
Collaborate with NPOs, NGOs and local governments servicing;
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Hospitals
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Orphanages
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Underprivileged communities
Create On-Call / Immediate Action program to address Children’s PTSD relief issues in the case of future disasters
Education / Training to expand knowledge and enhance programs
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Attend workshops
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Seminars
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Training programs
Training Program for additional children’s PTSD relief practitioners
Host PTSD relief professionals to raise awareness, educate and train domestic mental healthcare practitioners
