Riyoka planted her first flowers!

Riyoko’s life was completely devastated when the tsunami hit northeastern Japan. So many people, Riyoko included, were left with nothing. Loneliness and boredom have been the most difficult challenges for Riyoko at the Oppagawa Transitional shelter. Thanks to the donation you made at the Compassion Japan event in April, Riyoki is able to participate in activities put on by JEN at the Shelter.

Riyoko had never planted a flower before the “Let’s Plant Flowers in Planters” event organized by JEN.  This is just an example of the various events and services such as tea parties, legal consultation, and bench building that JEN provides the residents of the Transitional Shelter. Riyoko “had a lot of fun talking with her neighbors” and is very thankful to you, and to JEN, for helping her to make friends.