Looking Ahead to Life After Parents for Children and Individuals with Disabilities — NPO Shieleru no Kai Launches Crowdfunding on 6/14 for Integrated [Challenged Art × Children's Cafeteria] Hub in Munakata City

NPO Shieleru no Kai (Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Director Yukari Hayakawa) will launch a crowdfunding campaign on Saturday, June 14, 2026, via CAMPFIRE, aiming to raise 3 million yen to establish a new integrated facility: the 'Challenged Art Atelier & Children's Cafeteria,' designed to support the independence of children and individuals with disabilities and promote community coexistence. To date, the organization has nurtured four Challenged Artists over two years, returning a total of 220,000 yen in art sales directly to the artists. The new facility will integrate an art studio for individuals with disabilities, a children's cafeteria, and support services for school-refusing and socially withdrawn youth—all under one roof—to address the pressing issue of 'life after parents' within the community. The facility is scheduled to open in October 2026.

■ Background of the Project

The economic reality for individuals with disabilities typically includes disability pensions and wages from supported employment programs, averaging only 20,000 to 30,000 yen per month. Among the inquiries received by our organization, concerns about 'how my child will live after I am gone' have been increasing year by year.

At the same time, in local communities such as Munakata City, issues affecting children—such as lack of safe spaces for school-refusing and socially withdrawn youth and the need for children's cafeterias to combat child food insecurity—are becoming increasingly visible.

NPO Shieleru no Kai believes these challenges should not be addressed in isolation but can be sustainably resolved by integrating services in one location. This is the reason behind launching this crowdfunding campaign to build a new integrated facility.

■ Key Features of the New Facility — Four Functions in One Location

The new facility will operate with the following four integrated components:

Function

Details

Challenged Art Atelier

Transform artworks created by individuals with disabilities into merchandise and products, returning sales revenue directly to the artists. This connects 'the power to draw' with income generation.

Children's Cafeteria

Provide warm meals and a safe space for children from economically disadvantaged households or those experiencing food insecurity. Academic support will also be offered.

Support Space for School-Refusing and Socially Withdrawn Youth

Offer a safe and welcoming environment where children and youth unable to attend school can spend their time with peace of mind.

Consultation Support Office (Kokoro Consultation Support Center)

Provide planning and consultation services to connect children and individuals with disabilities to disability welfare services.

Past Achievements (2024–2025 Fiscal Years)

• Four Challenged Artists have been nurtured

• Total sales revenue returned to artists: 220,000 yen (90,000 yen in FY2024, 130,000 yen in FY2025)

• 'Munakata Welfare Market' attracts over 1,300 visitors per event

• Operation of the 'Kokoro' Consultation Support Center; 3–4 lectures on developmental disabilities held annually

• Parent-child farming activities: Families harvest crops (sweet potatoes, potatoes, onions, etc.) together at the organization’s farmland throughout the year

• Operation of parent-child workshops, craft-making workshops for caregivers, and tea gatherings

Building on these existing activities, a stable base of operations will allow the organization to advance its efforts in artist development and community coexistence to the next phase.

■ Crowdfunding Rewards

Supporters will receive numerous experiential rewards that allow them to engage with the works of Challenged Artists and the activities of Shieleru no Kai.

Support Level

Main Rewards

3,500 yen

Original clear file

5,000 yen

Eco bag / cosmetic pouch / Advertisement in the booklet of the 3rd Munakata Welfare Market (1/6 page)

10,000 yen

Tote bag workshop / Experience as staff at the 3rd Welfare Market

20,000 yen

DIY experience / Computer class / Christmas photo session

50,000 yen

Reproduced original artwork panel (A3 size)

100,000 yen

Full Support Plan

In addition, over ten types of rewards are available across different price tiers, including planner cases, handkerchief sets, full-page advertisement in the 3rd Munakata Welfare Market booklet, and a networking lunch event for crowdfunding supporters.

■ Message from the Representative

'We have continued our activities with the belief of 'doing what we can for children’s futures.' Even with a disability, if one has the ability to draw, they can earn income. And children need a place where they know someone is waiting for them when they arrive. We envision this new facility as a place that fulfills both of these needs. We sincerely ask for your support.'

— Yukari Hayakawa, Director, NPO Shieleru no Kai

■ Project Overview

Item

Details

Project Name

[Fukuoka] We Want to Build a Challenged Art Atelier & Children's Cafeteria

Implementer

NPO Shieleru no Kai (Director: Yukari Hayakawa)

Funding Goal

3,000,000 yen (All-or-Nothing model)

Duration

June 14, 2026 (Sun) – July 31, 2026 (Thu)

URL

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/945881/

Total Renovation Cost

Approx. 12 million yen (funding beyond CF to be secured via loans)

Planned Facility Opening

October 2026

3rd Munakata Welfare Market

November 28, 2026 (Sat) at Munakata Yurix Event Hall

■ Overview of NPO Shieleru no Kai

Item

Details

Organization Name

NPO Shieleru no Kai

Representative

Director Yukari Hayakawa

Headquarters

3357 Ikeda, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Main Activities

Operation of 'Kokoro Consultation Support Center' / Lectures on developmental disabilities (3–4 times per year) / Parent-child workshops / Shieleru Farm / Craft-making workshops and tea gatherings for caregivers / Munakata Welfare Market / Challenged Art support / School refusal support

Mission

'Doing what we can for children’s futures'

▼ For inquiries regarding this project

NPO Shieleru no Kai

Director: Yukari Hayakawa

Address: 3357 Ikeda, Munakata City, Fukuoka 811-3515

Phone: 0940-51-1034

Email: cielnokai@gmail.com