Shibuya Ikueikai

The Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation

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The Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation was founded in June of 1985, when honorary president Noboru Shibuya, founder of Fukuyama Transporting, donated personal property to support children's education. From there, Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation began efforts to address the problem of out-of-school students, and has since expanded its outreach. Support ranges from lending scholarships to high school and university students, to supporting educational and cultural institutions. The Shibuya Ikuei Foundation aims to provide assistance and subsidies to educational institutions and community groups which conduct cultural promotion and activities that contribute to the healthy upbringing of the youth.

Regarding support for school refusal children and students

In May 1996, the foundation began 'Educational programs to bring up a strong child.' Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation provides guidance via interview and telephone consultation to out-of-school students and looks to find solutions regarding the problems of children's bullying and truancy in Hiroshima prefecture. With the foundation's support, approximately 80% of the children have returned to school, and 680 out-of-school student have received guidance on how to adapt to school-life. As the environment surrounding children changes with the times, problems are increasing. We will continue to actively address these issues in the future.

Grant Project Summary

The foundation's recent main subsidised project revolves on spreading awareness about traffic safety, promoting activities mainly at home and school. Project 'KID'S SAFETY CHALLENGE' aims to raise awareness and to eliminate traffic accidents, by provides opportunities to think about traffic safety. Examples of activities include riding in trucks and learning about the vehicle's blind spots, with parents and children, as well as the distribution and promotion of traffic safety posters for elementary and junior high school students. This foundation regularly conducts educational activities that aim in the prevention of traffic accidents.

About activities for the promotion of education and culture and development of community

In 2013, Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation collaborated with NHK Symphony Orchestra to hold 'Our Children's Future with The Shibuya Ikueikai NHK Symphony Orchestra Concert.' To encourage a more refined sense of the arts and culture for the youth, the foundation extended invitations to approximately 1,200 elementary and junior high school students and the general public.

The Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation Corporate Profile