Give Kids in Amami Oshima
a Safe Place to Belong, and a Bigger Future
Help us create an online “ibasho”, so kids have ongoing support,
not just once or twice a year.
In Japan, “ibasho” (居場所) means a safe place to belong. Somewhere you can be yourself without pressure.
On Amami Oshima, many children grow up with fewer chances to meet adults who can broaden their world. There is no university on the island, and many young people who leave after high school don’t return.
Over time, that can shrink the number of role models, mentors, and supportive connections a child can reach.
This campaign supports charity ME Amami to build something simple but powerful: a safe, consistent way for kids to talk with, and learn from, trusted adults outside the island.
The goal & what we're building
Our goal: ¥1,000,000 before 14th June 2026
We are raising ¥1,000,000 to help ME Amami launch an online ibasho for kids, and start it properly with a mid-June 2026 kickoff. This support becomes real, safe, and ongoing, not just something that happens once or twice a year.
What we’re building with your support
(Two things)
1. Online “Ibasho” Connection Space
(Phase 1 launch)
A safe online place where children in Amami Oshima can talk with trusted “Senpai” adults outside the island for mentoring and support.
What your donation funds:
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Recruiting, interviewing and coordinating trusted mentors
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Matching kids with the right mentor and supporting continuity
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Parent onboarding, consent, and basic safeguarding guidelines
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Scheduling, follow-up, and support so kids don’t drop off
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Outreach, so families who need this most can actually access
(Program delivery uses Zoom, primarily 1:1 sessions with a small number of group sessions. Ages: Grade 5–Grade 12)
2. Mid-June Kickoff (Launch Event)
An in-person kickoff that builds trust and momentum so the online support becomes real.
With a parent briefing, onboarding, and first mentor introductions.
What your donation funds:
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Travel and transport support so kids can actually attend
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Supplies and materials to make the day safe and meaningful
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Staff coordination to accommodate parents, kids & mentors
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A clear onboarding process so the online program starts smoothly in June 2026
Who you're supporting
ME Amami has already reached 104 children (elementary to high school). But today, most experience-based opportunities happen only around twice per year during long school holidays.
This campaign helps shift support from “sometimes” to “ongoing”, so a child can feel, even on an ordinary week
“I have someone I can talk to.”
You can find more information in their description page here: ME Amami Page
Make your donation
Thank you for supporting ME Amami. Your donation helps build an online ibasho (a safe place to belong) where kids in Amami Oshima can connect with trusted mentors outside the island.
￥30,870 raised
3 donations
40 days left!
3%
Help build a safe place to belong. Supports outreach and coordination so kids can join the online ibasho.
￥3,000
Help one child stay connected. Supports mentor matching, scheduling, and follow-up so support doesn’t fade.
￥5,000
Help launch by mid-June. Supports safe onboarding, parent consent, and the systems that protect kids.
￥10,000
Other
If you prefer to support by bank transfer, here are the details (Japan only)
Bank: 楽天銀行
Branch name: 第四営業支店
Branch number: 254
Account number: 7669145
Account name: 株式会社 ＫｉＦｏｒ
Account type: 普通
If you’d like, please include your name and the campaign you’re supporting in the transfer name. Thank you!