Eliminating 'Isolation' from Sakai: Aiming to Continue and Expand Senboku BASE, Bringing Nationally Rare 'Nighttime Places' and 'Learning Spaces' to the Next Generation
Shijuku Free School Racina in Osaka successfully raised 5,075,000 yen via crowdfunding. The funds will support tuition exemptions, nighttime safe spaces, and developmental education for isolated youths.
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The crowdfunding campaign started on February 1 by Shijuku Free School Racina (operated in Sakai City and Tondabayashi City, Osaka Prefecture) ended on March 29. Thanks to the passionate support from everyone, we achieved 101% of our target with a total support amount of 5,075,000 yen.
Message from Representative: Shigeta
The crowdfunding challenge that started on February 1 was successfully completed on March 29. We received a total of 5,075,000 yen in support from a total of 275 people. Thank you very much. We would like to continue the activities of Shijuku Free School Racina together with all of you, so we ask for your continued warm support and cooperation.
Comments from Supporters
・I strongly sympathize with this initiative and will support it!
・Children are the treasure of our country. The government is also working to rescue children who have no place to belong, but it is still not enough, so it is extremely reassuring that the private sector is carrying out such activities. I will cooperate in my own small way.
・I think it is of great significance to have a place that supports children's smiles and growth, and where each individual can spend time as themselves, and it is a great strength for the community. Hoping that the children's future will become richer, I will continue to support you.
Future Outlook
Regarding the future. We are considering the following uses for the funds received.
1. Exemption System and Financial Support
-> Free School / Meisei High School (Wide-area Correspondence Course)
2,000,000 yen
・Creating a foundation to eliminate situations where children "want to learn/attend but cannot"
・Fee exemption for the Free School and Meisei High School correspondence course (exemption of usage fees for 16 students per year with 2 million yen)
・Meal support, etc.
2. Improvement of Learning Environment, Learning for Employment
-> Homework Cafe / Yonayona High School / Denden Cafe
1,000,000 yen
・Providing a place to belong and learning opportunities for children who lack a learning environment
・Operation of Homework Cafe and Yonayona High School (a night place for high school-age children)
・Work experience at Denden Cafe, etc.
3. Tutoring School for Children with Developmental Challenges
-> Shijuku@
1,000,000 yen
・Supporting learning through individualized support
・Increasing what they "can do" through learning methods suited to their characteristics
Message from Representative: Shigeta
The crowdfunding challenge that started on February 1 was successfully completed on March 29. We received a total of 5,075,000 yen in support from a total of 275 people. Thank you very much. We would like to continue the activities of Shijuku Free School Racina together with all of you, so we ask for your continued warm support and cooperation.
Comments from Supporters
・I strongly sympathize with this initiative and will support it!
・Children are the treasure of our country. The government is also working to rescue children who have no place to belong, but it is still not enough, so it is extremely reassuring that the private sector is carrying out such activities. I will cooperate in my own small way.
・I think it is of great significance to have a place that supports children's smiles and growth, and where each individual can spend time as themselves, and it is a great strength for the community. Hoping that the children's future will become richer, I will continue to support you.
Future Outlook
Regarding the future. We are considering the following uses for the funds received.
1. Exemption System and Financial Support
-> Free School / Meisei High School (Wide-area Correspondence Course)
2,000,000 yen
・Creating a foundation to eliminate situations where children "want to learn/attend but cannot"
・Fee exemption for the Free School and Meisei High School correspondence course (exemption of usage fees for 16 students per year with 2 million yen)
・Meal support, etc.
2. Improvement of Learning Environment, Learning for Employment
-> Homework Cafe / Yonayona High School / Denden Cafe
1,000,000 yen
・Providing a place to belong and learning opportunities for children who lack a learning environment
・Operation of Homework Cafe and Yonayona High School (a night place for high school-age children)
・Work experience at Denden Cafe, etc.
3. Tutoring School for Children with Developmental Challenges
-> Shijuku@
1,000,000 yen
・Supporting learning through individualized support
・Increasing what they "can do" through learning methods suited to their characteristics