This week saw the launch of new support efforts, including school meals and help for young mothers to return to school in Sierra Leone, and a hometown-tax-style fundraiser for single-parent families. We also introduce expanding activities in areas hit by the Kumamoto earthquake, an international cooperation event for youth, and a call for interns and pro bono volunteers to support children in Syria.
Rescuing children robbed of education by hunger and pregnancy discrimination: with support from Invesco Asset Management (Japan), school meals for 113 children and a return-to-school program for 22 teenage mothers launched in one of Sierra Leone’s poorest areas!
From the editors: The article reports that school meals for 113 children and support for 22 teenage mothers to return to school have begun in one of the poorest areas of Sierra Leone. It is an effort to restore educational opportunities.
[Hometown tax crowdfunding (Shibuya City)] Used to support “single-parent families”: Good Neighbors Japan’s “Good Gohan” begins accepting donations
From the editors: The article reports that Good Neighbors Japan’s “Good Gohan” has begun accepting donations to support single-parent families through Shibuya City’s hometown-tax crowdfunding. It is a way to take part in support through a familiar system.
[2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, three months on] From supplying goods to creating places for children and supporting community ties
From the editors: The article reports that three months after the Kumamoto earthquake, relief is shifting from supplying goods to activities that create places for children and support community ties. It is support that follows the changing needs of the affected areas.
[11/14 (Sat) & 16 (Mon)] Turn your passion and skills into hope for the children of Syria! Information session for interns and pro bono volunteers (archive available)
From the editors: This is an announcement of information sessions on November 14 and 16 to recruit interns and pro bono volunteers for activities supporting children in Syria. It is a chance to get involved in international cooperation using your own skills.
[Event] International cooperation, multicultural coexistence and SDGs event for youth: One World Festival for Youth 2026 × Changemaker Meetup 2026 now recruiting participants!
From the editors: This is a call for participants in “One World Festival for Youth 2026,” an event for young people on international cooperation, multicultural coexistence and the SDGs. It may be a chance for the younger generation to encounter international cooperation.
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