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A project organised by The Karuna Foundation Children's Fund.  (Established 1979.  Australian Taxation Office listed tax deductible charity. N.S.W. Government registered as authorised to solicit public donations.)

The Karuna Foundation Children's Fund acknowledges and thanks the many volunteers,  individuals  and  organisations
who gave us generous support for the Fukuhima Project 2013.  Your contribution helped us to provide the Fukushima children with positive experiences and opportunities during their respite stay in Australia.  Your contribution helped us to provide the Fukushima children with positive experiences and opportunities during their respite stay in Australia.  We are grateful for all the people who were part of the process that led to the successful completion of this Project.
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Principal Project Organizer and Coordinator

Nara Pearce.

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Uniting Our Hearts Project of Rissho Kosei-kai, Japan

  • Selected children from the worst affected areas of Fukushima.
  • Funded the children's domestic (Japan) transport costs & orientation program (including Nara Pearce's airfare).
  • Organised and paid for the children's passports.
  • Provided five member escort team led by Mitsuhide Yamada.
  • Provided airfares and Sydney accommodation for three escorting and full time care staff.

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Home Stay Host Families - 5 Nights

  • Tomishima Keiichiro
  • Iida Junko
  • Yukiko Noel
  • Kakefuda Yuko
  • Araoka Mari
  • Miyagishima Mariko
  • Ohdate Tayoko
  • Viviane Suet
  • Debra Rietberg

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Karuna Foundation Donors:

Fundraising and donations by members and friends of the Karuna Foundation including donors to iPledg Crowdfunding Source ($5,161) - Total raised $14070.

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Additional Donors:

  • Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lincoln - $5000.
  • Byron Bay 'Bride to Fukushima Project' (organiser Saya Minami) - $3500.
  • TISM Foundation - $1000.
  • Maria Chan, Rotary Club Chatswood - fifteen sleeping bags.
  • Terri Hogan - $770.

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Publicity Contributors:

  • Nara Pearce - Web-site production.
  • Joe Hughes(producer) and Dylan Munro(editor) - Crowdfunding iPledge video production.
  • Avinash and Linda Black - Website technical advise.
  • Dr. Malcolm Pearce -  Website text editing.
  • Denise Belling and Karina Pearce - Face Book production.
  • Japan Club of Sydney - Advertising and Article.
  • Sydney Nichigo Press - Feature article.
  • Blue Mountain Gazette - Front page feature article.
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Working Bee Volunteers:  (Beautifying the grounds, setting up and cleaning at the Karuna Centre Katoomba)

  • Members of Rev. Watanabe"s congregation, Hongwanji Buddhist Mission of Australia.
  • Members, friends and supporters of the Karuna Foundation Children's Fund.

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Excursion Supporters:

  • Sally Mizoshiri  - North Sydney Girls High School Exchange Program.
  • Midori Furze, Origami Workshop at North Sydney Girls High School.
  • Toshie Swift - Hyde Park Barracks free guided tour.
  • Gerard Foley (Opera Australia) with Heidi Lincoln - free guided tour of Sydney Opera House Stage Props Department.
  • Willoughby Council - half sponsorship for Aboriginal culture show by Walangari.
  • Taronga Zoo - Special discount.
  • Eiko Tours P/L - Bus hire and Featherdale Wild Park admission discount.

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Volunteer Teachers at the Katoomba Centre:

  • Miho Higuchi - Soya candle making.
  • Jean and Kerry - Card making.
  • Dahlia - Aboriginal dot painting.
  • Dr. Malcolm Pearce - Aboriginal story, "Three Sisters" of  Katoomba Echo Point.

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Full-time Volunteer - Catering and children's supervision:
(during seven days Katoomba Centre stay)

  • Denise Belling
  • April Lewis
  • Elise Atto
  • Karina Pearce

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Volunteer Entertainers:

  • Koji and Akiko Hiraki - Wadaiko Rindo taiko performance and workshop.
  • Francois Mathian - Violin concert.
  • Junko and Julie Kimura - guitar and singing.

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Meal Donors:

  • Kyushu Japanese Restaurant - Neutral Bay.
  • Wagaya Tapas - Newtown.
  • Ramen Zundo - Town Hall World Square.
  • Nankin Palace Restaurant - Katoomba (discount).
  • Dontack Japanese Restaurant - Crows Nest (discount).
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Sydney Rainbow Stay Project:  (Organiser - Yukiko Hirano)

  • Provided one full time volunteer children's escort, Masahiro Kijima.
  • Provided hired car for Masahiro Kijima for use in Sydney.
  • Provided volunteer escorts for children in Sydney (4 days).
  • Provided volunteer car transport for activities in Sydney (2 days).
  • Provided Japanese translation of Karuna Project daily activity schedule.
  • Organised program of farewell party at North Sydney.
  • Provided contact details for:
             Three homestay families; Eiko Tours bus company; Sally Mizoshiri Japanese language teacher,
              NSGH School;   Willoughby Council for Aboriginal performer, Walangari; Midori Furze, Origami artist:  
                 Wadaiko Rindo (drumming) performers; Byron Bay 'Bridge to Fukushima' and Mrs. Mizue Lincoln.

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