Greeting from the President
Rev. Zendo Matsunaga
President
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A book titled "Bodhisattva in the Mire" was published on March 10 this year. The book was written by Mr. Toshiyuki Osuga of our Public Relations staff, and comes from his recollection of Rev. Jitsujo Arima who performed a leading role in the foundation of SVA and also devoted his life to developing NGOs in Japan. SVA celebrated its 25th anniversary last year and will hold the 7th memorial of the passing of Rev. Jitsujo Arima this year. We closely observe Rev. Arima's deeply ingrained vision for the activities of NGOs and his enthusiasm for devoting his life to be a Buddhist priest.
Heavy snowfall since last year-end finally has come to an end and a new school year has commenced. But the heavy snowfall, the first in 25 years, is now cruelly covered with mud, scattered tree twigs and leaves depicting the arrival of winterfs end. At the beginning of the year, we wished that the coming year would be a somewhat more hopeful one, but viewing the present circumstances, it looks like we will have another severe year again.
Looking back over the previous year, we have participated in the World Expo 2005 Aichi, implemented a system of Child Book Supporters and, on the occasion of a severe earthquake in northeastern Pakistan in October, SVA representatives from the Afghanistan and Tokyo offices rushed to the stricken area to conduct emergency relief activities. In addition, we planned and conducted the "Asian Children's Cultural Festival" in December at the world heritage-registered Angkor Wat in Cambodia. When we observed the children slipping out of their serious natures and behaving with imposing cheerfulness, we had an impression of having a similar expectation for the future. Keeping the above impression in mind, we intend to go forward positively and with great presence of mind.
Now that it is the time again to write the greeting in the annual report, I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest gratitude to all those who have continuously offered us warm support. On the occasion of our 26th year, I wish to continue co-operating with all of you for the well-being of the children of the world. |
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