Please PRAY FOR JAPAN so that no more big Earthquake struck Japan. There is a potential for nuclear catastrophe! Please PRAY FOR JAPAN to be safe from nuclear radiation.

These sentences are from a recent Japanese Government television advertisement.

心は誰にも見えないけれど心遣いは見える。思いは見えないけれど思いやり誰にでも見える。あたたかい心も、やさしい思いも、行いによってはじめて見える。

Translation1: We can not see someones heart but we can see someones care. We can not see someones mind but we can see someones considerateness. Warm hearts and friendly feelings can only realized with your deeds.

Translation2: "No one can see your heart, but everyone can see the care you express for other. No one can see your thoughts, but everyone can see the considerateness you have for other. Warm heart and kind feeling can be seen for the first time by your deeds only." (Mohibul:Yes, It's difficult to translate the Japanese rhythm. If it were me, I would translate it like this. Btw, 思い（おもい-omoi）means thought, mind, feelings...重い（おもい-omoi）means heavy, weighty...pronunciation is same but kanji is different.)

Powerful thought. Google MT fails to translate it but produce some garbage (I cant call it a sentence). Well some sweet Japanese language rhythms are lost in my translation, but anyway its better than the Google MT for others to understand! It really represents the Japanese spirit of helping other people with warm hearts. Lets learn the warm behave from Japanese people and help Japan in this situation.

Researchers identified this Japan earthquake as once in a millennium. From history similar level earthquake last happened in the year 869 when around 1000 people died! But more than thousands people died in this earthquake. Many people need shelter. Please pray for Japan and give your hands to recover.

 

Many Bangladeshis from Tohoku University are rescued from Sendai area, They will be staying in Bangladesh Embassy tonight in Tokyo. Anyone nearby please help them.

 

For those who want to know some of the practical ideas of Saori to help Japan, here are three of them.

1. Sending photos or messages online: Especially photos that give people hope would be nice. Many Japanese are translating messages from outside Japan and it encourages people suffering from this horrible disaster. You can post on Twitter, facebook, or other online communities. If you don't know where to send, you can send it to me.

2. Buying Japanese products and services:

Economic loss from this earthquake is estimated to be massive. Actually, stock price is going down after the earthquake. It will take some time to start normal economical activities. If foreign people buy Japanese things, It will be easier to recover from this sooner.

3. Donating money to the responsible organization:

Groupon, Yahoo, and other big companies launched online donation system. It costs incredible to recover from this disaster, your money will be used wisely and surely makes difference.

Google initiative: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

Facebook Cause: http://www.causes.com/campaigns/154523

Comparing to others, my Earthquake Experience in Tokyo was a very safe one. Being in Japan for one and half years helped me to take earquakes easily, I would rather enjoy the shaking. But this time I was afraid. I was in my home, 4th floor, when the biggest Earthquake with 9.0 strucked Japan on 12th March 2011. It stayed around 5 minutes and I understood it was special. My laptop, book shelf was shaking and some books started dropping which made me more scared. I tried to get out from my home, but it shaking so violently that it was difficult to run in a straight line. For the first time I though it might be the last day of earth and all the buildings will get destroyed! After 5 minutes the Earthquake seemed stopped but still the world was shaking in my mind. Then I got outside of the house and find other Japanese friends are scared too! One Japanese old man was saying that is his first time experience as well! Womens with their children from the neighborhood came to the nearby park which is open and looks safe. I was calling from my mobile frequently but calls failed due to network convergence!

Thanks to WiFi, I could access to internet to connect with other friends. It was horrible  for others as the train lines stopped working for one day to avoid accidents. Our Gasline stopped, but current and waterline was ok. For some areas everything was ruined with the tsunami. I was in Chofu, Tokyo which was not effected with Tsunami.

The earthquake continues like giving alarm on every hour! The University instructed us to stay in open place. So I was walking to see the situation in neighborhood. For the first time I saw Traffic Jam caused in Tokyo. So many people were waiting for bus and train. As there was no train to go back some people had to stay in the train station or a temporary place nearby. The whole night was sleepless for many people.

Overall it was like a nightmare and Japan is fighting to overcome from this situation. Researchers identified this Japan earthquake as once in a millennium. From history similar level earthquake last happened in the year 869 when around 1000 people died! But more than thousands people died in this earthquake. Many people need shelter. Please pray for Japan and give your hands to recover.

Please Continue Praying and Help to Recover!

For more news visit:  http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm2Hr-1l1MM

Move the slider to compare satellite images, taken by GeoEye, from before and after the disaster.

 http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html?hp%3Fsrc=ISMR_AP_LO_MST_FB

"Estimating from the occurrence of aftershock so far, the possibility of aftershocks with magnitude of 7 or higher is 70% until 10 a.m., 16March, followed by 50% until 10 a.m., 19 March." : www.jma.go.jp

Selected Twitter Messages to show the situation around Japan:

 http://www.facebook.com/notes/jun-shiomitsu/japan-quake-as-seen-from-twitter-translated-by-me-so-quality-questionable/10150121176733830

February 21 was declared as International Mother Language Day by UNESCO. But do you know about the History of International Mother Language Day? Why February 21 was chosen? International Mother Language Day originated as the international recognition of Language Movement Day, which has been commemorated in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) since 1952, when a number of Dhaka university students were killed by the Pakistani police and army in Dhaka during the Bengali Language Movement. This is the only event where people give their lives to keep the independence of using their mother language. To remember them there is a monument named Language Martyr's Monument (Shahid Minar) in Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Every year more than a million people give flowers there. This is a big event in Bangladesh. Many foreigners visit Bangladesh just to experience the way of Bangladeshi people give respect to those brave hearts. In every district of Bangladesh has a Language Martyr's Monument, where local people give flower to remember those brave hearts. Language Martyr's Monument is also built in Ikebukoro park of Tokyo- Japan. There are more than one Language Martyr's Monument in USA, UK, Italy and many other countries. Please think about your Mother Language not only in February 21 but also in other days. If you did not hear about Bengali or bangla before then for your information: With nearly 230 million total speakers, Bengali is the 5th most spoken language in the world. Regulated by Bangla Academy, Bangladesh.

For More Details please visit International Mother Language Day website.

#followseachange to see SEA of youths, how they are changing! visit http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange pour voir la MER des jeunesses, comment ils changent !
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#followseachange pour voir la MER des jeunesses, comment ils changent ! visite http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

¡#followseachange para ver el MAR de juventudes, cómo están cambiando!
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¡#followseachange para ver el MAR de juventudes, cómo están cambiando! visita http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange per vedere MARE delle gioventù, come stanno cambiando!
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#followseachange per vedere MARE delle gioventù, come stanno cambiando! chiamata http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange, zum von MEER von Jugend zu sehen, wie sie ändern!
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#followseachange, zum von MEER von Jugend zu sehen, wie sie ändern! Besuch http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange para ver o MAR das juventudes, como estão mudando!
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#followseachange para ver o MAR das juventudes, como estão mudando! visita http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange som ser HAVET av ungdommar, hur de ändrar!
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#followseachange som ser HAVET av ungdommar, hur de ändrar! besök http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange для того чтобы увидеть МОРЕ молодостей, как они изменяют!
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#followseachange для того чтобы увидеть МОРЕ молодостей, как они изменяют! посещение http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

#followseachange om OVERZEES van jongeren te zien, hoe zij veranderen!
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#followseachange om OVERZEES van jongeren te zien, hoe zij veranderen! bezoek http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

[فولّووسشنج] أن يرى بحث الشباب, كيف هم يكون يغيّرون!
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[فولّووسشنج] أن يرى بحث الشباب, كيف هم يكون يغيّرون! زيارة http://malaysia.youthsays.com/go/kbr

I am pleased to announce that vubon.com is featured in 'A Digital Shift - Youth and ICT for Development Best Practices', a publication showcasing the ways that young people are improving the world through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). This initiative was coordinated by the eLeaders Committee of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID) in collaboration with TakingITGlobal and Organisation Internationale de la francophonie. The publication is a compilation of 62 selected best practices that involve youth as key players in the conception and implementation aspects of community development projects. Visit http://bestpractices.tigweb.org to download the publication and view the best practices.

Vubon.com décrit dans les chefs de la société de l'information au forum global de l'ONU GAID à Monterrey, Mexique
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Je suis heureux d'annoncer que vubon.com est décrit dans « un décalage de Digital - jeunesse et ICT pour les meilleures pratiques en matière de développement », une publication présentant les manières dont les jeunes améliorent le monde par l'utilisation des technologies de l'information et de communication (ICTs). Cette initiative a été coordonnée par le Comité d'eLeaders de l'alliance globale des Nations Unies pour ICT et développement (UN-GAID) en collaboration avec TakingITGlobal et organisation Internationale de la francophonie. La publication est une compilation de 62 a choisi les meilleures pratiques qui comportent la jeunesse en tant que joueurs principaux dans les aspects de conception et d'exécution des projets de développement de la communauté. Visitez http://bestpractices.tigweb.org pour télécharger la publication et pour regarder les meilleures pratiques.

Vubon.com ofrecido en los líderes de la sociedad de información en el foro global de la O.N.U GAID en Monterrey, México
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Estoy satisfecho anunciar que vubon.com está ofrecido en “una cambio de Digital - juventud e ICT para las mejores prácticas del desarrollo”, una publicación showcasing las maneras que la gente joven está mejorando el mundo con el uso de las tecnologías de información y de comunicación (ICTs). Esta iniciativa fue coordinada por el comité de los eLeaders de la alianza global de Naciones Unidas para ICT y el desarrollo (UN-GAID) en colaboración con TakingITGlobal y la organización Internationale de la francophonie. La publicación es una compilación de 62 seleccionó las mejores prácticas que implican la juventud como jugadores dominantes en los aspectos del concepto y de la puesta en práctica de los proyectos del desarrollo de la comunidad. Visite http://bestpractices.tigweb.org para descargar la publicación y para ver las mejores prácticas.

Vubon.com descritto in capi della società di informazioni alla tribuna globale di NU GAID a Monterrey, Messico
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Sono soddisfatto di annunciare che vubon.com è descritto “in uno spostamento di Digital - la gioventù e ICT per le pratiche migliori di sviluppo„, una pubblicazione che montra i sensi che i giovani stanno migliorando il mondo con l'uso delle tecnologie di comunicazione e delle informazioni (ICTs). Questa iniziativa è stata coordinata dal comitato di eLeaders dell'alleanza globale delle Nazioni Unite per ICT e sviluppo (UN-GAID) in collaborazione con TakingITGlobal e l'organizzazione Internationale de la francophonie. La pubblicazione è una compilazione di 62 ha selezionato le pratiche migliori che comportano la gioventù come giocatori chiave nelle funzioni di esecuzione e di concezione dei progetti di sviluppo della Comunità. Visiti http://bestpractices.tigweb.org per trasferire la pubblicazione dal sistema centrale verso i satelliti e per osservare le pratiche migliori.

Vubon.com gekennzeichnet in den Führern der Informationsgesellschaft UNO GAID am globalen Forum in Monterrey, Mexiko
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Ich freue mich, zu verkünden, daß vubon.com in „einer Digital Verschiebung - Jugend und ICT für Entwicklung beste Praxis“, eine Publikation gekennzeichnet wird, welche die Weisen zur Schau stellt, denen junge Leute die Welt durch den Gebrauch von Informations- und Kommunikationstechniken (ICTs) verbessern. Diese Initiative wurde vom eLeaders Ausschuß des Nationen globalen Bündnisses für ICT und Entwicklung (UN-GAID) gemeinsam mit TakingITGlobal und Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie koordiniert. Die Publikation ist eine Kompilation von 62 vorwählte beste Praxis, die Jugend als Schlüsselspieler in die Auffassung- und Implementierungsaspekte der Gemeinschaftsentwicklung Projekte miteinbeziehen. Besuchen Sie http://bestpractices.tigweb.org, um die Publikation zu downloaden und die beste Praxis anzusehen.

Vubon.com caracterizado nos líderes da sociedade de informação no Forum global dos UN GAID em Monterrey, México
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Eu sou satisfeito anunciar que vubon.com está caracterizado “em um deslocamento de Digital - juventude e ICT para as mais melhores práticas do desenvolvimento”, uma publicação que showcasing as maneiras que os povos novos estão melhorando o mundo com o uso de tecnologias de informação e de comunicação (ICTs). Esta iniciativa foi coordenada pelo comitê dos eLeaders do Alliance global unido das nações para ICT e desenvolvimento (UN-GAID) na colaboração com TakingITGlobal e organização Internationale de la francophonie. A publicação é uma compilação de 62 selecionou as mais melhores práticas que envolvem a juventude como os jogadores chaves nos aspectos do conception e da execução de projetos do desenvolvimento da comunidade. Visite http://bestpractices.tigweb.org para download a publicação e para ver as mais melhores práticas.

Vubon.com presenterade i ledare av informationssamhället på globalt fora för UN GAID i Monterrey, Mexico
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Förmiddag som I behas för att meddela, att vubon.com presenteras i ”en Digital förskjutning - ungdommen och ICT för bäst utveckling, övar”, en publikation som ställer ut vägen att ungdomaren förbättrar världen till och med bruket av informations- och kommunikationsteknologier (ICTs). Denna insats koordinerades av eLeaderskommittén av den globala alliansen för Förenta nation för ICT och utveckling (UN-GAID) i samarbete med TakingITGlobal och organisationen Internationale de la francophonie. Publikationen är en sammanställning av 62 utvalda bäst övar som gäller ungdommen, som nyckel- spelare i befruktning- och genomförandeaspekterna av samhällsutveckling projekterar. Besöka http://bestpractices.tigweb.org för att nedladda publikationen, och att beskåda det bäst övar.

Vubon.com отличаемое в руководителях информированной общественности на форуме ООН GAID глобальном в Monterrey, Мексике
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Я угожен объявить что vubon.com отличено в «переносе цифров - молодость и ICT для практик развития самых лучших», издание showcasing дороги которым молодые люди улучшают мир через пользу информационных технологий (ICTs). Эта инициатива была скоординирована комитетом eLeaders союзничества Организации Объединенных Наций глобального для ICT и развития (UN-GAID) in collaboration with TakingITGlobal и организация Internationale de la francophonie. Изданием будет составление 62 выбрало самые лучшие практики включают молодость как ключевые игроки в аспекты зачатия и вставкы проектов развития общины. Посетите http://bestpractices.tigweb.org для того чтобы download издание и осмотреть самые лучшие практики.

Vubon.com kwam in Leiders van de Informatiemaatschappij voor bij het Globale Forum van de V.N. GAID in Monterrey, Mexico
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Ik ben pleased om aan te kondigen dat vubon.com in een „Digitale Verschuiving - de Jeugd en ICT voor de Beste praktijken van de Ontwikkeling“ wordt gekenmerkt, een publicatie demonstrerend de manieren dat de jonge mensen de wereld door het gebruik van informatie- en communicatietechnolgie verbeteren (ICTs). Dit initiatief werd gecoördineerd door het eLeadersComité van de Globale Alliantie van de Verenigde Naties voor ICT en Ontwikkeling (V.N.-GAID) in samenwerking met TakingITGlobal en Organisatie Internationale DE La francophonie. De publicatie is een compilatie van 62 geselecteerde beste praktijken die de jeugd als zeer belangrijke spelers in de conceptie en implementatieaspecten van communautaire ontwikkelingsprojecten impliceren. Bezoek http://bestpractices.tigweb.org om de publicatie te downloaden en de beste praktijken te bekijken.

Vubon.com يظهر في زعيمات من المعلومة مجتمعة في منظّمة الأمم المتّحدة [غيد] ساحة شاملة في [مونترّي], مكسيك
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أنا سررت أن يعلن أنّ أظهرت vubon.com في "[ديجتل] تغير - شباب و [إيكت] لتطوير ممارسات جيّدة", نشر يستعرض الطرق أنّ الناس شابّة يكون يحسنون العالم من خلال الإستعمال من معلومة [أند كمّونيكأيشن تشنولوج] ([إيكتس]). نسّقت هذا مبادرة كان ب ال [إلدرس] لجنة من الالأمم المتّحدة تحالف شاملة ل [إيكت] وتطوير ([أون-غيد]) [إين كلّبورأيشن ويث] [تكينجتغلوبل] ومنظمة [إينترنأيشنل] [د] [لا] [فرنكفوني]. النشر تنسيق من 62 انتقى ممارسات جيّدة أنّ يتضمّن شباب كلاعبات أساسيّة في التصميم وتزويد مظاهر من جماعة تطوير مشاريع. زرت http://bestpractices.tigweb.org أن يجلب النشر وشاهدت الممارسات جيّدة.

Scenario 1 : Within 5 years, the project became very successful has expanded all over the world. weLearn will be the brand ambassador of promoting project based learning. weLearn have the biggest database of project based learning experience.

S: - Strong and dedicated team of individuals.
-Experience in project based learning
-Secured partnership with Microsoft, TakingITGlobal and many other donors.

W:
- Project depends heavily on user/volunteer recruitment.
- Lack of funding for maintaining the site
-Initially users may not want to share their project based learning experience.
O:-Support from local community and government.
-Education related projects are increasingly gaining support.
-Secured networks with NGOs within the project perimeter.
C:-Founding members management stretches across countries and continents, therefore limiting the means of communication.
-Donations might be low due to the current economic downturn.

Scenario 2: The project is a success within the 5 main countries- Bangladesh, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand. The project would gain support from people in this 5 countries as our group members are representing there. Significant improvement happened in those countries. weLearn have the big database of project based learning experience.

S:Main team(founders) are located in these countries. Therefore knowledge of the project is sufficient. Investors are also adequate and many companies have pledged support.
W:It would only be within these 5 countries.
O:Education related projects are popular in this region, therefore support is always available.
C:Gaining support from the local governments.

Scenario 3: After 5 years, the project is deemed unsuccessful based on evaluations carried out. weLearn have a small database of project based learning experience.

S:-
ambassador of project based learning.
W:No support from learners community.
O: If a plan B is formed, could be successful.
C:Certain aspects of the project were not done right. Would require a complete overhaul to be successful.

Backcasting: Scenario 2

5 years from now, I think scenario 1 would be the most likely to happen. During the first year, the project will be launched in 5 countries. All comments/feedbacks from these countries were noted and action was taken where required. People could contribute through the website or directly to the team. Fundraising was done donation and advertisement. At the end of the term, a final evaluation was done for the pilot project. For the subsequent 4 years, the project was slowly implemented all over the world by recruiting country managers. The pilot project was used as a benchmark of sort. Improvements were made. An analysis of the environment in each country was done to ensure that the methods used were suitable. The team members in each country worked to raise awareness in their local community, gaining support from the governments, etc. After 5 years, the project was successfully implemented in all over the world. Everywhere weLearn is a great source and the main ambassador of promoting project based learning.