This week saw the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to support people in the Congo and a fundraising drive that supports projects across Asia and Africa as a whole. Ways to take part close to home were also on offer, from a charity calendar to a camp where children learn about peace.
Food [emergency aid] and a future [self-reliance support] for people in conflict-affected Congo: Free The Children Japan launches crowdfunding aiming for 3 million yen
From the editors: The article reports that Free The Children Japan has launched a crowdfunding campaign aiming for 3 million yen to provide emergency and self-reliance support for people in the conflict-affected Congo. It is hoped that the circle of support will grow.
Supporting the power to forge one’s own path: AAR Japan begins autumn fundraising for its “Whole Project Fund” across five countries in Asia and Africa
From the editors: The article reports that AAR Japan has begun its autumn fundraising for the “Whole Project Fund,” which supports its activities in five countries in Asia and Africa together. It is a way to support work in several countries at once.
[International contribution through a calendar] JHP Charity Calendar 2027 now on sale
From the editors: This announces that sales of the JHP Charity Calendar 2027 have begun. It is an initiative where using a calendar connects to international cooperation.
Turning what you love into teaching materials for the world: at Iki Island PEACE CAMP 2026, junior and senior high school students put “action” into form in two days
From the editors: The article reports that at “PEACE CAMP 2026” on Iki Island, junior and senior high school students spent two days creating teaching materials to share what they love with the world. It conveys how the children turned their ideas into action.
[Event report] Can global health be an “investment in the future”? The policy proposal event “Policy Pitch,” where government, private sector and youth debated
From the editors: This is a report on a policy proposal event where government, the private sector and youth discussed whether global health can be an “investment in the future.” It draws attention as a forum where people from different positions exchanged views.
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