Humanitarian Relief

SGI’s engagement in humanitarian relief activities is driven by our Buddhist belief in the dignity of life. Taking the sufferings of others as one’s own is the philosophical wellspring for SGI’s activities as we aim to contribute to efforts to increase people’s resilience, and to provide emergency relief in devastating situations.

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Videos

Bonds of Hope Concert Series

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, the Soka Gakkai Music Corps began holding “Bonds of Hope” concerts in disaster-stricken areas across Japan. This video depicts how the power of music has contributed to the “recovery of the heart.” Read more
SGI Quarterly

A Resilient Future | Issue Contents

This issue of the SGI Quarterly explored the key elements of resilience and preparedness in the face of disaster, with contributions from Rebecca… Read more

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In the community

SGI Contributes to Sendai Bosai Mirai Forum in Japan

SGI representatives presented during the sessions at Sendai Bosai Mirai Forum in Japan in March 2024. Read more
At the UN

SGI and UNHCR Co-host Side Event at Global Consultations with NGOs

During a side event at the 2024 Global Consultations with NGOs, SGI, UNHCR and others shared their ongoing initiatives to support the social… Read more
In the community

Recommendations for Effectively Implementing Early Warning Systems

Stakeholders discussed strategies for effective disaster risk reduction, including implementing early warning systems. Read more
In the community

Recovery Efforts in Japan After Noto Earthquake

Soka Gakkai members in Japan contributed to recovery efforts following the magnitude 7.6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake on 1 January 2024. Read more
In the community

50th Anniversary of Soka Gakkai’s Book Donation Campaign in Japan

Since 1974, the Soka Gakkai in Japan has been donating books to educational institutions in remote regions and places affected by natural disasters. Read more
At the UN

SGI Attends the Second Global Refugee Forum

SGI representatives attended the Second Global Refugee Forum in Geneva in December 2023 and presented two pledges committed to supporting refugees. Read more
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Resources

Articles & publications

Disaster Recovery and Youth, Peace and Security: Examining the Project, “SOKA Global Action”

This paper was submitted by SGI to the UN as a contribution to the Progress Study on Youth Peace and Security, which was mandated by UN Security… Read more
Exhibitions
Restoring Our Humanity
This exhibition highlights individual and community level initiatives and calls on viewers to reaffirm their global commitment to humanity and work… Read more
Videos
The Strength of Faith-based Networks in the Times of Disaster
In this short film Kimio Ohashi, who survived the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, shares how the faith-based network helped disaster relief and… Read more
Articles & publications

Grassroots Responses to the Tohoku Earthquake of 11 March 2011: Overcoming the Dichotomy between Victim and Helper

This article discusses how to overcome victim/helper dualism and highlights how Soka Gakkai members responded in the aftermath of the March 2011… Read more
Videos

Recovery of the Heart - A Buddhist Approach to Disaster Resilience

This short video shares a Buddhist approach to disaster resilience through music and the arts. Read more
Articles & publications
Function of Social Capital Embedded in Religious Communities at Times of Disaster
This article considers the case studies of disaster relief activities provided by a Muslim community and a Soka Gakkai Buddhist community in Japan… Read more
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Our Focus Areas

Disarmament Sustainability & Climate Change Human Rights Education Peace Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment Humanitarian Relief

About Us

The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization with a membership of over 12 million people around the world that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is an NGO in consultative status with the United Nations.

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