Asian Kids Care is an NPO that carries out support activities to "protect children's lives." Its purpose is to respond to the needs of children and their families in Asia and Africa, and it bases its activities on the words of the Christian Bible.
Its core activity is delivering supplies such as summer clothing, stationery, musical instruments and daily necessities "hand to hand," working with local leaders such as international students it once worked with while they studied in Japan, and their families. Items are chosen by the standard of "something you would be happy to receive yourself" and sent as gifts from friend to friend. It reports shipping 1,239 boxes to 18 countries (as of August 2026).
It also runs foster-parent support for orphans and street children (3,000 yen per month per child to support education and daily life) and a children's cafeteria in Matsuyama City, which has reached its fourth anniversary. Dates for packing volunteers and the cafeteria are announced in its news section.
Key points
- Delivers support supplies "hand to hand" in cooperation with local leaders
- 1,239 boxes shipped to 18 countries (as of August 2026)
- Opportunities to take part close to home, such as packing volunteers and a children's cafeteria
Why this organization's work stands out
Choosing items you would be glad to receive yourself and giving them as an equal friend shows the warmth of its approach. It also hopes that the children it supports will one day become local leaders.
Beyond shipping supplies overseas, it offers ways to take part within the community of Matsuyama, such as the children's cafeteria and packing volunteers.
Editor's comment
I found the idea of adding "a little love" to each packed box especially lovely.
The latest information on packing volunteers and the children's cafeteria is on the official website. If you are curious, please take a look.