21 March 2011

From: Stephen M. Apatow
Founder, Director of Research & Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies
Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law
Phone: 203-668-0282
Email: s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net
Internet: www.humanitarian.net

United Nations Arts Initiative
Arts Integration Into Education
Url: www.unarts.org
Twitter: unarts

Per the request of Dr. Claude Grandmontagne, Vet 2011 General Secretary, I would like to pass on the following appeal from the president of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association:

Dear Friends

We really appreciate your very thoughtful concern about the disastrous earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

At the present moment, ³Tohoku² region where suffered a very heavy Tsunami is in confusion. The most serious problem is transportation chaos because of lack of gasoline. It prevents smooth support from surrounding area to afflicted area. There are lack of water, food and other commodities for suffered people and animals.

But even in the chaos, some veterinarians have begun to first-aid movement for animals. We have to support them to ensure of smooth operation for their activities. Now, we are preparing to send relief goods

Japan Veterinary Medical Association has opened following bank account to raise funds for supporting activities for veterinarians and animals in afflicted area.

Bank name/ Branch: MIZUHO BANK, LTD / AOYAMA BRANCH
Swift Code: MHBKJPJT
A/C No.: 648856
Beneficiary¹s Name: JAPAN VETRINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Address: ROOM 2357, SHIN-AOYAMA BILDING, 1-1-1 MINAMI-AOYAMA,
MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-0062, JAPAN

It would be appreciated if you consider the possibilities of participation in the fund-raising campaign.

Thank you again for your very kind support.

Sincerely Yours

Yoshihisa Yamane
President
Japan Veterinary Medical Association

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16 March 2011: Updated 24 March 2011

UNArts For Japan Relief - Notes from HRI Founder Stephen Michael Apatow
Release Url: http://www.unarts.org/news/aiie_relief3162011.html

In 1999, Stephen M. Apatow, Founder of Humanitarian Resource Institute initiated the development of the International Disaster Information Network or IDIN project, per a need presented during a meeting with FEMA Preparedness, Exercises & Training Directorate, in Washington, DC.  The focus of IDIN was critical information sharing for emergency contingency planning discussions associated with the Year 2000 Conversion for intergovernmental leaders, UN agencies and NGO's working in 192 United Nations member countries.  Today, these resources are used to support humanitarian needs analysis, strategic planning and development for relief operations.

In conjunction with the catastrophic natural disaster in Japan and the projected $300 Billion cost for relief operations and recovery, HRI President and Founder Stephen Michael  Apatow has advanced the following appeals for:

1. Emergency assistance in the form of a debt relief, to assist Japan and all countries that will be directly impacted by this natural disaster and radiological emergency.  This appeal is in conjunction with emergency contingency discussions on the global food crisis.
2. For the international community to intensify logistical support of disaster operations based on the needs presented by ReliefWeb: Japan: Earthquake and Tsunami - Mar 2011.
3.  Fundraising initiatives in support of NGO's working in the region: See: InterAction Members: Japan Tsunami Response.

For additional information, contact:

Stephen M. Apatow
Founder, Director of Research & Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies
Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law
Phone: 203-668-0282
Email: s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net
Internet: www.humanitarian.net


Country Music Association Artist H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow is founder of the Humanitarian Resource Institute and United Nations Arts Initiative. Since 1989, national project development and advocacy work included the formation of Humanitarian Resource Institute, to "Bridge Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources." As director of research and development for the Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law, he promotes leadership development through strategic planning, critical analysis, expert think tank development for background discussions, peer reviewed data compilation and communications that engage decision makers and target audiences on the grassroots level in 192 United Nations member countries. Today, this work continues through the United Nations Arts Initiative and global promotion of "Arts Integration Into Education." He is also a Member/Publisher: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).   As an artist, 2010 marked the release of his first album entitled "Country Goes Global." In 2011, Stephen was named an ambassador for the Vet2011 global initiative that celebrates World Veterinary Year and the 250th year  anniversary for the veterinary profession.