Harmony Sisters Network
Initiative
'Restoring Balance'
A new environment often brings with it an inevitable sense of imbalance—whether it’s unequal access to information or emotional instability. These challenges are diverse and deeply personal. We are committed to addressing these imbalances head-on, offering empathetic and practical solutions. Our support goes beyond simply providing information; we stand beside individuals every step of the way, offering continuous guidance and accompaniment until balance is restored.
Our Current Activity Categories
- Lecture on 'Women Health and Mental Health' for Mothers
- Harmonize the Body by Yoga for Mothers
Counseling & Life Support Now Available at Tatara Community Center
January 2025
Harmony Sisters Network has launched a new Counseling & Life Support program for women and families with foreign roots, supported by APNOR (Asia Pacific Network of Refugees). Based at Tatara Community Center in Tatebayashi, the program offers friendly support such as easy explanations of school letters, help with daily life and government procedures, with assistance available in Rohingya, Burmese, Japanese, and Bengali. Our counselor, Rika-san, is here to listen and support you. For inquiries, feel free to contact us at ✉️ harmonysistersnetwork@gmail.com
or
📞 080-7893-9606 (Khadiza).
Let’s build a safe, inclusive, and supportive community together!
Human Rights: with Rohingya
December 2024
On Human Rights Day, our representative Khadiza Begum stands for the right to express one’s identity freely and with pride.
As a Rohingya, we know the struggle of having our identity denied, but we also know the power of resilience. Human rights begin with the freedom to be who we are.
Seminar for Muslim minority women in Japan
November 2024
At the workshop hosted by Harmony Sisters Network, we discussed ways to support elementary school children as mothers. Common support methods included preparing nutritious breakfasts, providing halal lunches, helping with homework, arranging extracurricular activities, and teaching manners and religious practices.
However, there are many challenges. Differences in language proficiency between parents and children, as well as cultural differences, can make smooth support difficult. There’s a need for parents to learn Japanese for their children’s sake, to continue teaching their native language to preserve their heritage, and to help children strengthen their academic Japanese language skills for better performance in school.
These challenges make it all the more important to support each other and find solutions together. The next workshop will focus on preparing for middle school, high school, and eventually university.
Seminar for foreigners in Japan
November 2024
We held a special seminar aimed at helping Rohingya women understand their legal status in Japan and expand their life choices. The activity was designed to support a deep understanding of residence qualifications and naturalization procedures.
During the lecture by Mr. Masato Aoki, participants learned about Japanese law and the residency qualification system in an accessible way. This session provided support for participants to understand the processes and preparations necessary, aiding them in taking steps towards their future.
Our activity welcomed not only the Rohingya community but also many Japanese participants, offering an opportunity to reflect on the importance of multicultural coexistence. By learning and growing together, we hope to deepen mutual understanding and take the first step towards building a richer society.
Yoga for women :)
September 2024
We held a Yoga session as a seminar for woman
Seminar started! for foreign women in Japan
September 2024
Since September, Harmony Sisters Network has been hosting seminars focusing on children's multilingual education and women's health and body. We've had great participation, and each session has been incredibly rewarding. We look forward to growing and learning together with our community in the future.
Host of the Tokyo local hub for the Asia Pacific Summit of Refugees (APSOR)
May 2024
Host of the Tokyo local hub for the Asia Pacific Summit of Refugees (APSOR) as a Rohingya advocate and leader at Harmony Sisters Network.
