Griffith students hold Asian Food Fair to raise funds for the people of Japan

Japan Fundraiser - Asian Food Fair

By Rika Nakajima, Master of Advance Practice, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast campus

On March 31, the Save Japan student fundraising team held a Japanese disaster appeal to raise donations for Japan Earthquake victims. International and local students from Asian countries were involved in an Asian Food Fair, featuring Japanese, Korean and Chinese food.

We organised a BBQ that was set up in front of the Griffith University, Gold Coast Student Guild and the food was proudly prepared and served by students from Japan, Korea, and China.  A mass of people gathered around for the food, which was all sold at just $5.00 a plate.

Through this event, we raised $1319. In addition, with the cooperation of Coffee Bug, where the Save Japan team had put donation boxes at each of the Coffee Bug cafes where over $2500 was donated. With your generosity, we raised almost four thousand dollars for the Australian Red Cross – Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011.

The student fundraising team would like to thank all Griffith students for their concern, support and donations towards the ‘Save Japan’ fund.

We also laid out for anyone to send a message to the people of Japan and was quickly filled with colourful messages from students and faculties in many different languages.

Japan has put in a lot of effort and money in helping people’s lives.  They have been working so hard to prevent secondary damage and they will need an enormous amount of peoplepower and money to recover the affected areas.  The people of Japan feel very grateful that so many people from all over the world are being so generous in donating and showing their concern about their welfare following the tragic events on March 2011.

Donations can still be made Online through the Australian Red Cross – Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011

Japan will keep our hope for the future and let’s pray for Japan!

Thanks again to you all for your support and enjoy the slideshow…

Rika

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Student Fundraising Events for the people of Japan

Japanese Students are holding an Asian Food Fair at the Griffith University, in support of the Australian Red Cross fundraising appeal.

Date: Thursday 31st March 2011
Time: 11am ~ 2pm
Location: Gold Coast campus

The fair will include a selection of Japanese, Chinese, Korean food, plus a Fake Tattoo writing and a lot of other entertainment.

Look out for the posters on on campus next week with exact location details.

Bring your friends with you, and let’s help the people of Japan!!

All of the money raised will go to Japan through Australian Red Cross.

You can also find further information and take the opportunity to donate Online at the Australian Red Cross Website – Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011l

Sympathies & Support for our Japanese students

Dear Students,

The profound tragedy of the massive earthquake that recently hit Japan, the subsequent tsunami and continued unfolding events have shocked the world. The staff of Griffith International would like to extend our sympathies to all Japanese students at Griffith University at this very difficult time. Our special condolences go to any student whose family or loved ones are in the seriously affected areas.

We offer you our support through this difficult time, and urge anyone who would like assistance to contact an International Student Advisor or a Student Services counsellor. Help is available.

Gold Coast students – For personal support, please see the assistance of the:

International Student Advisors
International Office
Counter 10 – Student Centre Building (G33)
Telephone:  07 5552 8819

Student Services – Counsellors
Student Centre Building (G33), Room 1.42
Telephone:  07 5552 8734

Brisbane students (Nathan, Mt Gravatt & Southbank campuses) – For personal support, please see the assistance of the:

International Student Advisors
International Office Nathan, Sewell Building (N12)
or Southbank (Tues/Thurs/alt Wednesdays), S02 Webb Centre, Room 2.09
Telephone:  07 3735 7200

Student Services – Counsellors
Student Services
Level 1, Sewell Building (N12)
Telephone:  07 3735 7470

Logan Students - For personal support, please see the assistance of the:

International Student Advisors (Thurs) & Student Services – Counsellors
Logan Community Place (L04 1.11)
Telephone:  07 3382 1159

You might also like to contact the Embassy for Japan in Australia for official news and updates from home or head to The Japan Times Online

Warm Regards,

Christopher Madden
Pro Vice Chancellor (International)
Griffith University