This week brought news of ongoing NGO relief in areas hit by the Kumamoto earthquake and fundraising campaigns ahead of Christmas. Topics on citizen-led problem solving also appeared, including an NGO activity report meeting at Keidanren, an international contribution NGO fair in Okayama, and a call to expand donation tax incentives on the 25th anniversary of the certified NPO system.
2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Relief (Disaster NGO Yui)
From the editors: Donations for Disaster NGO Yui’s emergency relief for the Kumamoto earthquake are being accepted through Yahoo! Net Bokin. It is an easy way to support activities in the affected areas.
“Give Hope.” World Vision Christmas Campaign 2026
From the editors: This is an announcement that World Vision Japan has launched its Christmas Campaign 2026, “Give Hope.” It is an opportunity to take part in supporting children toward the end of the year.
NGO Activity Report Meeting, 126th session (October 29, 2026, No. 3749)
From the editors: The article reports that the 126th session of an NGO activity report meeting was held at Keidanren. It is a place where the business community and NGOs share the results of their activities.
Introducing international contribution efforts: International Contribution NGO Fair through the 30th
From the editors: The article reports that the “International Contribution NGO Fair,” introducing international contribution efforts, was held through the 30th. It was an event where people could learn about the activities of local NGOs.
25 years of the certified NPO system: toward expanding donation tax incentives to accelerate “citizen-led problem solving” in a time of rapid change
From the editors: The article reports on efforts, marking 25 years of the certified NPO system, to expand donation tax incentives in order to accelerate citizen-led problem solving. It offers a chance to think about systems that nurture a culture of giving.
EU collection of electrical and electronic waste remains sluggish; NGOs call for prioritizing reuse in WEEE Directive revision
From the editors: The article reports that, as collection of electrical and electronic waste in the EU remains sluggish, NGOs are calling for reuse to be prioritized in the revision of the WEEE Directive. It draws attention as a proposal toward a society that uses resources carefully.
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