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!