Announcement of donation-based crowdfunding by 6th graders at Hirane Elementary School, Saku City, Nagano
6th graders at Hirane Elementary School in Saku City, Nagano, have launched a donation-based crowdfunding campaign with the support of Sony Bank to create products using wood from a 130-year-old cherry tree that fell down.
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Sony Bank Inc. announced that it has launched a donation-based crowdfunding campaign, 'GIVING for FUTURE,' for the 'Cherry Tree Project for the Future' led by 6th graders at Hirane Elementary School in Saku City, Nagano. The goal is to raise 1 million yen to create products and school signs using wood from a 130-year-old cherry tree that fell. Sony Bank has provided comprehensive support, including financial education classes, website creation assistance, and covering payment fees, to help the children's initiative.
FAQ
Do elementary students in Taiwan do crowdfunding?
While student-led social projects exist in Taiwan, direct support from banks for such initiatives is a notable model.