RHYTHM & HOPE 2012
A celebration of music and dance to highlight the plight of refugees worldwide
Refugees International Japan to Host 3rd Annual Funding Raising Event on March 29 th, 2012


On March 29, 2012, Refugees International Japan (RIJ) will hold its annual Rhythm & Hope fund raising event at Super Deluxe in Nishi-Azabu. Now for the third time, Rhythm & Hope will be a celebration of music and dance in the face of one of the most desperate times for refugees around the world. The evening will feature The Watanabes, a Tokyo-based, whimsical global guitar pop group, and some of Tokyo’s funkiest DJs. Rhythm & Hope 2012 aims to raise over one million yen and to highlight the plight of refugee youths.
CEO and president, Jane Best said: “RIJ’s theme is ‘building for the return home’ ? to establish safer, stronger and more peaceful communities ? something that affects us all.”

Date/Time/Venue: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 6:30-11:00 pm at Super Deluxe (http://www.super-deluxe.com/map/)

Minimum Donation: 4, 000 yen in advance online: www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org/rhythm_and_hope_201203 or 5,000 yen at the door.

Everyone will receive one raffle ticket and anyone with the name “Watanabe” will receive two raffle tickets in addition
to a signed T-shirt by The Watanabes. (Must show ID)
Raffle Prizes: Win a 4-night stay at the Hilton Waikolaoa Village in Kona, Hawaii, with a Mauna Lani Sea Adventures　cruise excursion, and other great prizes.


General Enquiries:
Josie Nedved, RIJ Volunteer, 090-6034-2765
William Nealy, RIJ Volunteer, 080-5450-2621
rhythm@refugeesinternationaljapan.org
www.refugeesinternationaljapan.org



Facts and Figures: Refugees International Japan (RIJ):
Founded in 1979 in response to the refugee crisis in South East Asia, Refugees International Japan (RIJ) is an independent NPO dedicated to raising funds to assist refugees in some of the most desperate regions around the world who have lost everything as a result of war and conflict. Operating out of Tokyo and Yokohama, we are staffed by volunteers from the Japanese and foreign communities.

We provide hope to refugees by funding projects that rebuild lives and restore human dignity in a sustainable and community-orientated way. RIJ operates according to a strict code of accountability and transparency, so that you can see for yourself exactly where, when and how your donation is making a difference. Funds are channeled through experienced organizations already working with refugees out in the field, ensuring that assistance goes quickly and directly to where it is most needed.

To date, RIJ has distributed over US$9 million to more than 700 refugee projects in over 50 countries worldwide.