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KiFor - Turning Social Impact Into Action in Japan

KiFor helps companies define, design and deliver meaningful social impact in Japan.
 

From employee workshops to wider strategy, annual programmes and corporate sponsorships, we connect companies with trusted local organisations and help make social impact practical, organised and measurable.
 

Our aim is simple; make it easier for companies to contribute their people, skills and resources to real needs in Japanese society.

Our Mission

"Every initiative we lead stems from a single mission: Rebuilding the future of Japan by investing in people, culture, and the local communities that connect them."

私たちのすべての活動は、ひとつの使命から生まれます。
人、文化、そして人々をつなぐ地域コミュニティに投資することで、 日本の未来を再建すること。

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2025 BCCJ British Business Award Winner

Winner of British Business Award 2025 (Entrepreneur / SME of the Year)

Recognised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan for Social Impact. This award validates KiFor’s mission to professionalise and scale corporate giving. We provide the logistics and vetting that allow global enterprises to deliver authentic community impact with zero friction.

Link to British Business Award Article (BCCJ)

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The Roadmap

Stage 1: Foundation & Traction (Now)

Workshops, strategy, annual partnerships and sponsorships with companies in Japan, supported by a growing network of trusted NPOs.

Stage 2: Digital Infrastructure (Next)

Launching the next KiFor product; a tech-enabled platform to automate NPO vetting and donations. Automated logistics, support to where and when it's needed, along with real-time ESG impact reporting.

Stage 3: The Social Ecosystem (Future)

Developing the KiFor App - gamifying social impact for the Japanese public through digital assets, community engagement. Making it easy for everyone in Japan to support one another.

FOUNDER

KiFor was founded by Francis Fung, a social impact strategist and the 2025 BCCJ British Business Award winner for his work in Social Impact.

Bridging the gap between global enterprises and Japan’s local frontlines, Francis is a leading voice in the "professionalisation" of corporate giving, CSR & ESG.

 

Beyond KiFor, he serves as a Professor at Temple University and CIEE, and leads the Re:Japan project at the PYM Foundationa cultural revitalisation initiative. 

 

His work is defined by a commitment to building scalable social infrastructure that creates measurable outcomes for the next generation of Japan.

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WHY KIFOR

Bridging the Gap Between Companies and Communities
While Japan holds vast corporate resources, many local communities, especially single-parent families, orphans and underprivileged groups remain underserved and isolated.

 

KiFor provides the logistics and the verified network to move those resources to the frontlines. We aren't just a service; we are the building the bridge for a more resilient and inclusive Japan.

Build Meaningful Social Impact in Japan

Whether you are planning one employee programme, reviewing your wider CSR activity, building an annual social impact plan or looking to sponsor a trusted community initiative, KiFor can help you find the right starting point.

Define the direction. Connect the right people. Make it happen.

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