International Groups in Sendai

The International Art Festival of Children around the World(ワールドチルドレン芸術祭)

REPRESENTATIVERepresentative Norifumi Namatame (Mr.)
CONTACT ADDRESS〒981 - 8522
4F 2001 Hall, Inside the 91 Namatame Norifumi Research Lab, 1-8-1 Kunimi, Aoba-ku, Sendai
TEL : 022-301-1260  FAX : 022-301-1260 
URLhttps://www.worldchildren-smile.com/
DATE OF FOUNDATION2006 year3 month
MEMBERSHIP FEE0yen/year
BRANCH OFFICETohoku Fukushi University
DATE OF ACTIVITYirregular date
MEMBERS会員数:12   MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT : Yes  
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT : Have an interest in our activities and are a university students (our organization is currently active as an inter-college club which coordinates with multiple universities.)
PURPOSE OF FOUNDATIONThere exist many children living in difficult circumstances due to a variety of reasons. Living as an evacuee due to their house being destroyed due to a natural disaster, living in a refugee camp after being chased from their hometown due to conflict, or not having a proper education due to living in poverty. Many children carry deep traumas due to a multitude of harmful circumstances.
From the idea of passing the wished, dreams, and messages of these children on to others around the world, we are active in using their pictures to make charity calendars and showing off art exhibits. All proceeds made from our activities, with the exception of administrative fees, are used to benefit the regions where these children live. We will continue with our activities so that children around the world can live in peace with a smile on their faces.
INTRODUCTIONOur activities are centered on the following:
・Creation of charity calendars which use works of art from children
・Hold events for the display of their art.
Areas covered by our activities:
East Africa, Middle East, South-east Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Central America, Japan
Activities which average citizens can participate in:
Art exhibits, report meetings
PRHelp children around the world smile!
(Updated date:August 4, 2023)
TARGET AREA Southeast Asia East Asia South Asia Africa Middle East Central America, Japan
MAIN ACTIVITIES [INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION] Children’s Support/Education
[INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION] EDUCATION AND/OR SUPPORT OF CHILDREN
ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMEBERS Debriefing Session
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT Yes