After the tsunami crashed through Japan on March 11th, 2011, there was brokenness everywhere, and the lives of many were shattered. Right after the tsunami, various women from the Be One team – a house church network in Osaka, Japan – traveled to Ishinomaki, Japan to help bring relief supplies and to offer their support anywhere that they could make a difference. The Nozomi Project began in July 2012 with just a few women. “Nozomi” representing “HOPE” in Japanese would be a project that would enable Ishinomaki women to rebuild their devastated lives through the sales of jewelry they made from broken pottery that was strewn all over the place after the tsunami. The product line called “Shards of Hope” is compiled of unique, one-of-a-kind pieces each named after one of the Nozomi women.
GIVEAWAY: We ask that you please enter this charitable giveaway to support the Nozomi women by raising awareness for their cause. Please share this giveaway with your friends and family so that the women in Ishinomaki, Japan can rebuild their lives after the devastation caused by the 2011 tsunami. We are giving away 6 different necklaces from the Nozomi Project “Shards of Hope” product line. There will be 6 winners!
Editor’s Note: 100% of the proceeds from sales of Shards of Hope go to the Nozomi women and the continuation of the Nozomi Project (NP). Nozomi is expanding to include re-purposed items made from kimono fabric, notecards drawn by local women, and more.
Giveaway Includes:
***1 necklace from the “Shards of Hope” product line (see pics below) – 6 winners will receive a one-of-a-kind necklace***
Here’s How To Enter To Win A Nozomi Necklace: For each of the following 5 tasks below, you will receive 1 entry. If you receive 5 entries by completing all 5 tasks, we will DOUBLE your entries so that you will have a total of 10 entries towards winning A Nozomi necklace!!!
1. Go to Twitter and Tweet “I want to WIN a #Nozomi necklace from @Nubry #tsunami #Ishinomaki #Japan #relief #giveaway http://gre.tc/VRfIZB”
2. Enter your Twitter handle below in the comments section and/or leave your name and email address to contact you if you are the winner.
3. “Like” this photo (the 1st pic below) on Nubry’s Facebook to enter giveaway
4. Share this photo (1st pic below) to your Facebook wall for an extra entry to win a Nozomi necklace.
5. Follow @Nubry on Instagram.
NOTE: Giveaway Ends Sunday January 13th at Midnight PST. We’ll announce the winner on Monday. Good luck!!!
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A Story About A Nozomi Woman – From Sue Takamoto, Leader Of The Nozomi Project
“One of the women who came in September for the first time had told me that she probably couldn’t make anything with her hands because she was still so severely depressed since the tsunami. Her three year old son had died in the tsunami and she has been suffering from severe depression and panic attacks. She came the first day, and right away started cutting and grinding pottery. She said after the first day, ‘I didn’t realize how much I could heal from creating something with my hands.’ Yuri has become our best earring designer! For each of these women, the Nozomi Project represents hope in capital letters: they are receiving good income that is very difficult for everyone, especially women to find in this community; they are creating beautiful jewelry in the midst of a supportive community; they are finding healing and dignity.” – Sue Takamoto
WATCH VIDEO: Nozomi Project Aids Women Whose Lives Were Devastated in 2011 Tsunami
Sara Taylor
Did you announce a winner?
Krista Grandstaff
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liked picture on facebook : Krista Grandstaff
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following on instagram @ladyboarder9669
Cindy Batchelor
liked on Facebook
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tweeted 🙂 @ladyboarder9669
Sylwia Carter
I shared on Facebook 🙂
Morgan
Tweeted under name @heartbgns2break on Twitter and liked the photo. Just a small act to show support for the brave people in Japan who continue to thrive in the face of adversity.
MC Chau
Followed on Instagram!
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Shared the picture.
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Liked the picture.
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Shayna Walker
I tweeted @weddlady, liked and shared on Facebook. So excited for you all!!!
Sara Taylor
Shared on Twitter @gaijinmom, liked and shared on Facebook, and following on instagram (gaijinmom)!
lilyk
I shared the photo on your Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/likwan/posts/541989082493088.
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I liked the photo on your Facebook page under the name Lily Kwan.
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I tweeted the requested message on Twitter at https://twitter.com/likwan/status/289688644254572544.
Jennifer Barr
4. Share this photo (1st pic below) to your Facebook wall for an extra entry to win a Nozomi necklace. DONE
Jennifer Barr
“Like” this photo (the 1st pic below) on Nubry’s Facebook to enter giveaway DONE
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Enter your Twitter handle below in the comments section and/or leave
your name and email address to contact you if you are the winner. DONE
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chevybelair1 at juno dot com
Jennifer Barr
Go to Twitter and Tweet “I want to WIN a #Nozomi necklace from @Nubry #tsunami #Ishinomaki #Japan #relief #giveaway http://gre.tc/VRfIZB” DONE
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Shannon
I did all 5 steps! @japanshannon email [email protected] Thanks!
rajee
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rajee
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Byrdy
did them all…@Byrdy1999
chadi
entering the giveaway, tweeting as skyxsky27
lorraine de guzman
Love the necklace!
Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 &5 done! =)
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BleuDress
I liked the FB photo, shared it on my wall and now follow you on Instagram!
BleuDress
THANK YOU FOR HOSTING THIS GIVEAWAY! I spent a few weeks with these amazing women and I love that they are receiving international support! My twitter is bleudressnjapan
Kara
Liked the pic and shared on FB
Kara
Tweeted – @rofamw
Helisa Duplassie
liked and shared on FB…your work is beautiful, necklaces too 😉
Helisa Duplassie
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Christy Martin
Completed steps 1-4. Love them!
Janice S
#5 – I’m following on Instagram – @claygirlsings
Janice S
#4 – I shared the photo on FB.
Janice S
#3 – I liked the photo on FB.
Janice S
#2 My twitter handle: @claygirlsings
Janice S
I tweeted #1!
Bailey Dexter
I tweeted,@samjustme
Sylwia Carter
I had the privilege to volunteer in Ishinomaki, and personally meet the young women who are involved in Nozomi project. The stories are horrifying, but with the help of this project, they are able to slowly heal their wounds. Many of them have lost children, siblings, parents or friends. This project is a brilliant way of keeping the memory of this life changing day, but at the same time- to move on! I am a proud owner of four necklaces.
Gretchen Hackmann
wonderful story, thank you Sylwia!
Dana Rodriguez
What a fascinating story!These are so beautiful! @tatzgrrly [email protected]