[Summary] – Support project for creating a place for children for local governments – We have concluded a partnership agreement with Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture to create a place for children and multiple generations.
*Conclusion*
Press release: September 13, 2024
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-Project to support local governments in creating a place for children – We have signed a partnership agreement with Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture to create a place for children and multiple generations. “Certified NPO Nationwide Children’s Cafeteria Support Center Musubie” (hereinafter referred to as “Musubie”) works to realize a society where no one is left out through support for children’s cafeterias (Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Makoto Yuasa) is a partner of local governments that promote the creation of places for children to play, and is developing the “Support Project for Creating Places for Children for Local Governments,” which supports the creation of places for children in their local communities.
As part of this project, we have concluded a “Collaboration Agreement on Creating a Place for Multi-Generations and Children” with Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture (Mayor Hatsuhiro Yoshioka), with the aim of working together to promote the creation of a place for the community. I did.
* ■ Background of the agreement *
Having a place to belong is deeply related to issues of loneliness and isolation and to a sense of well-being, and is essential for everyone to live. However, in modern times, as the number of nuclear families increases and community ties become weaker, it has become more difficult to find a place to live than in the past, and society is required to find a place to belong. In order to create such a place to live, it is important that the public and private sectors collaborate and work together, while valuing the initiative of the private sector and incorporating public support.
In Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture, local residents are already pioneering efforts to create a place for the elderly to live independently. This collaboration will further utilize Takahama City’s extensive experience and knowledge in creating places to live, as well as the diverse existing resources of the region, and will develop into creating a place for not only the elderly but also children, and a place where multiple generations can interact. We aim to do so. * ■ Agreement signing ceremony was held*
(Photo left) Takahama City Mayor Hatsuhiro Yoshioka (Photo right) Musubie Chairman Makoto Yuasa
* Date and time *: September 6, 2024 (Friday) 9:30~
*Venue*: Takahama City Ikiiki Plaza 2nd floor Ikiiki Hall
*Attendees*:
*・Takahama City*
Mayor Hatsuhiro Yoshioka
Deputy Mayor Naohiro Fukaya
Mr. Kazushi Isomura, Director of Welfare Department
Mr. Junji Isomura, Children’s Future Director
* ・Certified NPO National Children’s Cafeteria Support Center/Musubie* Makoto Yuasa Chairman
Daisuke Kaga Project Leader
In addition, after the conclusion of the signing ceremony, a workshop was held on the same day to kick off the “Mazekoze Place Creation Executive Committee,” which was formed by local residents and related Takahama City officials.
Workshop scene
* ■About the “Children’s Place Creation Support Project for Local Governments”* In order to create a place where all children can spend their time with peace of mind, we support local governments that promote the creation of a place for children based on local circumstances, while monitoring national trends regarding the creation of a place for children.
We are also involved in the planning and creation of plans, including providing video content to promote a common understanding of children’s whereabouts, and supporting surveys of local whereabouts. We will work together with local governments across the country as a supporter of projects related to creating places to live.
* [What is Children’s Cafeteria]*
Regardless of the name, such as community cafeteria or Minna no Ie, it is a free or low-cost cafeteria that children can come to even if they are alone. Operated voluntarily in various locations, these have become “places for everyone” where people of all ages, especially children, can interact through food. It also contributes to creating vitality in local communities, giving the elderly a sense of purpose in life, and alleviating issues such as loneliness, isolation, and poverty. Although there is no support for the system, the number of locations is
It has been revealed that there are 9,132 (as of February 2024) (Reference: There are approximately 20,000 elementary schools, 10,000 junior high schools, and 4,000 children’s centers nationwide. part).
* “What Kodomo Shokudo values/what we would like to continue to value”* https://musubie.org/precious/
* [Certified NPO Nationwide Children’s Cafeteria Support Center/Musubie]* Representative: Chairman Makoto Yuasa
Address: Link Square Shinjuku 16F, 5-27-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051 Established: December 2018 (Certified NPO corporation in May 2021) With the vision of “creating a society where no one is left behind through support for children’s cafeterias,” Musubie aims to create an environment where children’s cafeterias can be found anywhere in the country and where everyone can go with peace of mind. Through this, we are working to enable many people to participate in social activities that will shape the future. Specifically, there are three areas: a local network support project that supports children’s cafeterias in various places, a collaborative project with companies and
organizations that support children’s cafeterias, and a survey and research project to clarify the actual situation of children’s cafeterias and disseminate and raise awareness. We are doing business. In fiscal 2023, we provided approximately 520 million yen in grants to a total of 1,919 organizations, and mediated material support of approximately 380 million yen (sales price calculation) to a total of 9,616 organizations.