SGI Cosponsors Event on Building a Resilient Care Economy

On October 8, as part of the Bangkok Climate Action Week, a symposium titled “Grounding the Care Economy: Climate Philanthropy, Grassroots Resilience, and Faith Led Action” was held at Lumpini Park in Bangkok. The SGI (Soka Gakkai International) was among several organizations that cosponsored the event, which looked at strategies for building a resilient care economy. Discussions included how to ensure that aid and assistance reaches those most affected by climate-related disasters and the role of faith-based organizations in such efforts. Nobuyuki Asai of the SGI Peace Center shared examples of the Soka Gakkai’s relief activities, including the Bonds of Hope concert initiative in Japan that uses music to provide psychosocial support following disaster.