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Impact Projects
Explore the various projects working to rebuild and revitalize Kesennuma after the 2011 disaster.
Women's Eye (ウィメンズアイ)
Social Welfare
A nonprofit organization based in the Tohoku region of Japan, dedicated to empowering women and fostering community resilience in areas affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
Impact Metrics
Women Supported
500+
Programs Conducted
35
Communities Served
12
Funding Received
¥12.5M
Sokoage (底上げ)
Education
Founded in 2011, Sokoage is a certified NPO operating primarily in the Tohoku region, focusing on youth empowerment and community development through educational programs and civic engagement initiatives.
Impact Metrics
Youth Engaged
1,200+
Camps Organized
45
Volunteers
80
Funding Received
¥9.8M
MARU. Architecture (マル・アーキテクチャー)
Cultural Preservation
A Tokyo-based architectural firm known for its community-centric design approach, emphasizing open, collaborative environments that blur the lines between private and public spaces.
Impact Metrics
Projects Completed
28
Communities Impacted
15
Jobs Created
45
Funding Received
¥18.2M
Kesennuma Machi Daigaku (気仙沼まち大学)
Economic Recovery
A community-driven initiative aimed at revitalizing Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture following the 2011 tsunami, serving as a platform for residents to engage in local issues and collaboratively develop solutions.
Impact Metrics
Participants
850+
Initiatives Launched
32
Local Businesses Supported
65
Funding Received
¥7.5M
PeaceJam Japan
Education
Part of the global PeaceJam Foundation, connecting Nobel Peace Prize laureates with youth to inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders committed to positive change.
Impact Metrics
Youth Participants
650+
Programs Conducted
25
Nobel Laureate Visits
8
Funding Received
¥11.3M
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