Supporting Economic Independence of Single Mothers through Live Streaming: 'Fuwacchi' Partners with Japan Single Mother Support Association
A Inc., operator of the live streaming app 'Fuwacchi', has partnered with the Japan Single Mother Support Association. The initiative proposes live streaming as a new income source for single mothers, utilizing smartphones during their spare time to overcome barriers like skill shortages and limited working hours.
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A Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masashi Kawamata), part of the jig.jp group and operator of the live streaming service 'Fuwacchi', has begun a business tie-up with the Japan Single Mother Support Association (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa; Representative Director: Michiko Enari), which holds one of the largest communities of concerned parties in Japan. The partnership aims to support the economic independence of single mothers and nurture their ability to connect with society and move forward with confidence.
■ Background and Purpose of the Business Alliance
Currently, while the employment rate of single mothers in Japan is high (*1), low average annual income (*2) has become a social issue due to hurdles to regular employment and restrictions on working hours caused by balancing work and childcare. Furthermore, while the demand for remote work is increasing, the time and economic costs required to acquire skills have acted as a barrier.
In this partnership, we propose 'live streaming'—which requires no special equipment and can be started in spare time with just a smartphone—as a new means of income for single mothers. By combining the community characteristics of 'Fuwacchi', which is open to anyone, with the independence support know-how cultivated by the association, we will jointly create a 'new form of independence' where individuality leads to reliable income without being bound by place or time.
■ [Original Survey] About 40% of single mothers worry about 'lack of skills.' A 'catalyst' is needed to take a step forward.
Prior to this partnership, a survey (179 responses) conducted by the Japan Single Mother Support Association targeting its members highlighted the pressing realities of the individuals and their motivation for positive challenges.
- Anxiety about the current situation: Regarding their current job and employment, the most common response was, 'I am continuing my current job, but considering skills for the future (41.3%)'. Regarding their feelings about work, voices wishing for a breakthrough were prominent, such as 'I feel I lack skills (38%)' and 'I want to know the range of jobs I can do (26.3%)'.
■ Background and Purpose of the Business Alliance
Currently, while the employment rate of single mothers in Japan is high (*1), low average annual income (*2) has become a social issue due to hurdles to regular employment and restrictions on working hours caused by balancing work and childcare. Furthermore, while the demand for remote work is increasing, the time and economic costs required to acquire skills have acted as a barrier.
In this partnership, we propose 'live streaming'—which requires no special equipment and can be started in spare time with just a smartphone—as a new means of income for single mothers. By combining the community characteristics of 'Fuwacchi', which is open to anyone, with the independence support know-how cultivated by the association, we will jointly create a 'new form of independence' where individuality leads to reliable income without being bound by place or time.
■ [Original Survey] About 40% of single mothers worry about 'lack of skills.' A 'catalyst' is needed to take a step forward.
Prior to this partnership, a survey (179 responses) conducted by the Japan Single Mother Support Association targeting its members highlighted the pressing realities of the individuals and their motivation for positive challenges.
- Anxiety about the current situation: Regarding their current job and employment, the most common response was, 'I am continuing my current job, but considering skills for the future (41.3%)'. Regarding their feelings about work, voices wishing for a breakthrough were prominent, such as 'I feel I lack skills (38%)' and 'I want to know the range of jobs I can do (26.3%)'.