The document provides information about an upcoming event called the Yamathon organized by the International Volunteer Group to raise money for Oxfam Japan. It will involve teams walking or jogging between all 29 stations of the Yamanote train line in Tokyo within 12 hours while taking photos at each station. Funds raised will help provide relief for the drought crisis in Somalia. Participants are encouraged to register their 4-person teams, train in advance, and seek sponsorship to generate donations for the cause. Safety precautions are also outlined. An after-party will be held after the event.

1. Information Session

2. Agenda
● Introducing the IVG
Ben & Joe
● What is the Yamathon?
Joe
● Where's my money going?
Ben
● Getting ready, being prepared, being safe.
Wan
● Keeping it social and getting sponsored.
Linden

3. Who are the IVG?

4. ● International Volunteer Group
● Support Oxfam Japan
● English-speaking volunteers
● Organise events in and around Tokyo

5. Regular Events
● Awareness Workshops
● Pub Quizzes

6. Other Events
● Sea-to-Summit
● Halloween Party

7. What is the Yamathon?

8. The idea behind the event
● Large scale event bringing two communities
together
● Sea to Summit Challenge
● Perseverance & belief

9. November 2010
110 people, 29 teams
129,000 yen raised for Oxfam Japan

10. April 2011
355 people, 100 teams
1,027,501 yen raised for Oxfam Japan

11. The Challenge
● Visit all 29 stations of the Yamanote line in one day.
● Photograph your team in front of every station
● Try and finish in less than 12 hours
● A brisk walking pace, and a few rest breaks
● The overall course is approximately 45km.
● There is a map available which suggests a route, but
teams are encouraged to plan their own course.
● Navigating for yourself is part of the challenge!

12. Why take part?
● How well do you know Tokyo?
● Take it at your own pace
● Choose your own path & find new friends on the way!
● Great team building exercise
● Beautiful November
● The Unexpected...

13. The Unexpected

15. Where's my money going?

16. How much is it?
● 7000 yen per team.
● For a team of 4 that's only 1,750yen each
● 6000 yen donation to Oxfam Japan.
● 1000 yen to cover extra costs.
○ Paypal transfer fee
○ Event insurance for each team member.

18. The Situation
● The worst drought in 60 years has hit Somalia hardest.
● Political instability, as well as armed conflict, exacerbate the food
supply problem.
● The food crisis is expected to push up to 13million people into a
fight for survival.
● Because of the food crisis, refugees are streaming out of
Somalia at a massive rate.
● At the peak of the crisis 10,000 refugees were arriving each
week into just one refugee camp.
● Dabaab is now the world's largest refugee camp, and the
population is approaching 500,000 people.

20. Finishing Safely

21. Getting Ready
● Training is a good idea!
● Walk between stations on the Yamanote line.
● Maybe walk home from work.
● Practise urban navigation
Google walking directions? Smartphone?
● Make sure to 'wear in' any gear you are likely to use,
especially shoes.
● If you are going to buy shoes, buy them now.
blisters won't cause you to drop out, but they'll hurt!

22. What you need:
Essential:
○ Comfortable shoes
(don't use new shoes)
○ Running/hiking clothes
(beware chafing!)
○ Spending money
○ Mobile phone
○ Small first aid kit / 'nurofen' or similar
Recommended:
○ Rain wear
(anorak or lightweight raincoat)
○ Energy bars and food
○ Spare socks
○ Camel Pack (water reservoir)
Wan's slide 2

23. Safety during the event:
● You are responsible for your own safety - use
common sense at all times.
● It's a team event for a reason, support each other.
● You can run the event, but this is not a traditional
marathon with a dedicated course.
● This is an urban challenge so beware of urban
obstacles!
○ Pedestrians
○ Bicycles
○ Cars - do NOT jaywalk, follow traffic signals

24. An Urban Obstacle

25. Having Fun!

27. Tips to make it fun and make money for Oxfam
● Get your friends involved
● Tell everyone you know
● Be proud of yourself!
● Support team
● Sponsorship

29. and when it's all over.....
THE AFTER PARTY!