Economic, disability, and regional barriers limit children’s choices
before they even begin.
That’s why we remove these barriers so every child can take their first step.
To shorten the distance to the starting line, we act through three approaches:
Build
Build the base to start
To remove economic and environmental barriers, we build the base for the first step through grants, equipment support, and collaboration with local organizations.
Create
Create the moment
to explore
We expand opportunities where children feel “I want to try” and discover new possibilities. Through continuous opportunities to engage with sports and culture, children can explore their potential and connect with society.
Open
Open up the future
We support environments where experiences build up through repeated challenges, empowering children to discover their own abilities, deepen connections with others, and grow within society.
We approach child support not as isolated initiatives,
but as a system that addresses structural challenges.
We develop our work through three approaches:
Build, Create, and Open.
activity 01
Karuizawa International Curling Championship
At the Karuizawa International Curling Championship, children with serious illnesses and their families were invited to enjoy interactions with athletes, try curling, and watch matches in a safe environment. This initiative provided children with their first opportunity to experience sports and a space to share the joy of participating in society with their families, helping them take a new step forward.
activity 02
Karuizawa Sports Festival
Now in its third year, this festival has provided children with opportunities to turn their “I want to try” into action through interaction with athletes and new challenges. Each year, participants experience the appeal of sports through engagement with professional athletes, gaining opportunities to broaden their horizons. This ongoing effort serves as an entry point to society and leads to their next challenges.
activity 03
Karuizawa Child Future Fund
With the concept of “providing sports and cultural opportunities for all children,” the fund offers continuous experiences to children in difficult circumstances, supporting their physical and mental development. These experiences foster confidence and connections with others, forming children’s “ability to live a life.” These efforts are spreading as a community-based system that opens up future possibilities for children.
The distance to the starting line can be changed.
We are building the systems to make that possible.
There is no single way to get involved.
Start by learning more.
