International leaders ‘catch the vision’ in Japan
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President for Women’s Ministries, joined in The Salvation Army Japan Territorial Congress in Tokyo recently. Using the territorial theme, “Catch the Vision,” the congress weekend began with a charity concert. Generously supported
Chief of the Staff installs Japan territorial leaders
By Makoto Yamaya, Major - International leaders Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, chief of the staff and world secretary for women’s ministries, respectively, recently installed new Japan territorial leaders Colonels Kenneth and Cheryl Maynor during an installation meeting in the Japan
Salvation Army provides assistance after earthquakes strike Japan
Two powerful earthquakes leave at least 44 dead and a thousand injured The Salvation Army is providing support in Kumamoto, a prefecture in the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, after a 6.2 and 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The initial quake
5 years in, Japan recovery continues
Ongoing efforts to rebuild focus on regaining livelihoods By Megan Gandee - When a magnitude 9.0 earthquake shook off the coast of Japan March 11, 2011, the resulting tsunami swept away entire towns along the eastern coast. Widespread flooding swallowed homes, businesses
The strength of ‘kizuna’
In Japanese, ‘kizuna’ means a “bond of friendship.” Born of adversity in Onagawa, Japan, kizuna has emerged between the residents, The Salvation Army Japan Territory, The Salvation Army USA Western Territory and Trident Seafoods. On March 11, 2011, it only took minutes
‘Come over and help us!’
Emergency Disaster Services team from Korea travels to Japan. By Bongshik Hong, Major After Japan’s 9.0-magnitude earthquake on March 11, an emergency disaster services (EDS) team from The Salvation Army Korea Territory traveled to the stricken country, delivering supplies, helping clean up
TRIPLE DISASTER -Relief efforts in Japan continue
Army emergency service teams provide prompt, long-term help. By Alma Bahman The Salvation Army is currently focusing on immediate response to the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake—also known as the Tohoku Earthquake—followed by a tsunami that devastated Japan March 11. International Emergency Services worker Major