ChildFund Japan

What ChildFund Japan does

ChildFund Japan (チャイルド・ファンド・ジャパン) is a certified Specified Non-Profit Organization (認定NPO法人) founded in 1975 and headquartered in Suginami-ku, Tokyo. The organization delivers international cooperation programs targeting children living in poverty across Asia, with primary field offices in Manila (Philippines), Lalitpur (Nepal), and Colombo (Sri Lanka), and active emergency response extending to Vietnam, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and Palestine. Its core service is a one-to-one child sponsorship program (スポンサーシップ・プログラム) priced from 130 yen per day (approximately 4,000 yen per month), in which Japanese individual sponsors are matched with specific children and receive letters, growth reports, and photos. Supplementary recurring programs include the 1,000 yen/month Voice Supporter (ボイス・サポーター) with online tours and child reporter videos, and the 1,000 yen/month Monthly Supporter (マンスリー・サポーター). One-time donations are accepted for specific development projects and emergency relief campaigns.

The organization's go-to-market operates across three donor segments: individual Japanese donors acquired through direct-to-consumer channels (website, credit card, bank auto-debit, convenience store payment, SoftBank Tsunagaru smartphone micro-donations, GMO point platforms), corporate partners engaged via dedicated relationship management (notably Toyoko Inn with 340+ hotel sponsorships, Yokohama Rubber via matching gifts, Shobido, Naturalli with donation-embedded vending machines, GMO Internet Group with pro bono technology and point donations), and over 200 schools (kindergarten through university) participating as collective sponsors. Supporting technology includes a Digital Letter System (デジタルレター) launched February 2024 for online sponsor-child correspondence and monthly online tours of program sites in the Philippines and Nepal. ChildFund Japan is the 12th member of the ChildFund Alliance, a 12-member network operating in 70+ countries reaching 23+ million children and families, and has been an official charity partner for the Rugby World Cup in both 2019 and 2021. Since 1975 the organization reports supporting approximately 31,000 children through sponsorship and project programs.

Name

ChildFund Japan

Legal name

特定非営利活動法人 チャイルド・ファンド・ド�ット

Website

https://childfund.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChildFund Japan is a certified NPO founded in 1975 that delivers one-to-one child sponsorship, community development, and emergency relief programs for children in poverty across Asia, primarily operating in the Philippines, Nepal, and Sri Lanka with individual donors, corporate partners, and schools in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development NGO Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Child sponsorship programs
• International development NGO
• Emergency relief services
• Community development support
• Corporate CSR partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Malate

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Program (スポンサーシップ・プログラム): Core recurring revenue stream. Individual sponsors commit to monthly contributions (4,000 yen/month for sponsorship program) supporting a specific child and their community. Sponsors receive letters, growth reports, and photos from the child. One-time or ongoing project donations are also accepted.
2. Voice Supporter Program (ボイス・サポーター): Monthly 1,000 yen recurring program supporting the organization's general activities. Includes child reporter videos and online tour access to Philippine and Nepali program sites.
3. Monthly Supporter (マンスリー・サポーター): Monthly 1,000 yen recurring donation supporting the organization's overall activities including child sponsorship and emergency relief.
4. Project and Emergency Donations (プロジェクト・緊急復興支援): One-time donations to specific development projects or emergency/disaster relief efforts. Flexible amounts with dedicated fund allocation.
5. Donation-Embedded Vending Machines (寄付つき自動販売機): Partnership with Suntory Beverage Solutions and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan. A portion of beverage sales from special vending machines is donated to ChildFund Japan.
6. Corporate Sponsorship Programs: Companies sponsor individual children (e.g., Toyoko Inn sponsors 1 child per hotel, Shobido has 10 employees sponsoring children). Some companies use matching gift programs (Yokohama Rubber).
7. In-Kind Donations (物品寄付): Accepts written postal cards (書き損じハガキ), used books, stamps, jewelry, and other items which are converted to cash to support activities.
8. Point Donation Programs: GMO Internet Group's Point Town and infoQ platforms allow users to donate accumulated points. Additionally, GMO Kumapon sells charity coupons where purchase price is donated and GMO matches the amount.
9. Delta SkyMiles Donation: Delta Airlines' SkyWish charity program allows members to donate frequent flyer miles, which are used for Nepal support through ChildFund Korea.
10. Legacy/Bequest Donations (遺産・相続財産・香典寄付): Accepts donations from estates, inheritance, and memorial gifts (香典) as a long-term sustainable revenue source.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ChildFund Japan is a certified NPO and international cooperation NGO that delivers one-to-one child sponsorship, community development programs, and emergency relief for children living in poverty across Asia (Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and beyond). Donors in Japan subscribe to recurring monthly sponsorship programs and receive personal letters, growth reports, and photos from their sponsored child, while the organization funds education, health, protection, and livelihoods initiatives on the ground.

Product overview

ChildFund Japan operates a comprehensive international child development organization offering multiple interconnected donation and sponsorship programs. The core offering is the one-to-one Sponsor-Ship Program connecting Japanese sponsors with children in the Philippines, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Supplementary programs include the Voice Supporter program featuring video content and online tours, Monthly Supporter recurring donations, and Project Support for specific initiatives. Emergency response capabilities address natural disasters and conflicts globally. The organization also runs the Pass It Back tag rugby life skills program in partnership with World Rugby. Supporting publications include the biannual SMILES magazine, annual reports, and child safeguarding materials. The portfolio integrates with multiple payment platforms including credit cards, convenience stores, bank transfers, and smartphone donation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sponsorhip Program (スポンサーシップ・プログラム): A one-to-one child sponsorship program where donors support an individual child in Asia, starting from 130 yen per day, through letters and growth reports.
• Voice Supporter (ボイス・サポーター)
• Monthly Supporter (マンスリー・サポーター)
• Pass It Back (パス・イット・バック)

Products and services

• Sponsorship Program (スポンサーシップ・プログラム) One-to-one child sponsorship program where individual donors in Japan commit to monthly contributions (about 4,000 yen/month) supporting a specific child and their community in the Philippines, Nepal, or Sri Lanka. Sponsors receive personal letters, growth reports, and photos from the child.
• Voice Supporter Program (ボイス・サポーター) Monthly 1,000 yen recurring donation program supporting the organization's general activities, including access to child reporter videos and online tours of program sites in the Philippines and Nepal.
• Monthly Supporter (マンスリー・サポーター) Monthly recurring donation program from 1,000 yen supporting the organization's overall activities, including child sponsorship and emergency relief programs.
• Project Support (プロジェクト支援) One-time donation program for specific development projects. Donors can designate contributions to particular initiatives or country programs in flexible amounts.
• Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation (緊急・復興支援) Emergency response and rehabilitation programs for victims of natural disasters and regional conflicts, including supply distribution (hygiene kits, food, blankets, fuel) and long-term recovery support in countries such as the Philippines, Nepal, Lebanon, and Ukraine.
• Community Development (地域開発支援) Comprehensive development support across six key areas (child survival, development, protection, participation, family development, and community/institution building) funded through sponsorship and project donations in the Philippines, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
• Pass It Back (パス・イット・バック) Sport-for-development program using tag rugby to help children and youth in difficult circumstances across Asia develop life skills, leadership, and gender equality awareness. Implemented in partnership with World Rugby and Asia Rugby across the Philippines, Laos, Vietnam, and East Timor.
• Donation Vending Machines (寄付つき自動販売機) Partnership program with Suntory Beverage Solutions and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan. A portion of beverage sales from designated vending machines deployed at corporate partners and public locations is donated to ChildFund Japan.
• Tsunagaru Donation (つなげる募金)

Quantifiable outcome

• 31,000 children supported since 1975
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• ChildFund Alliance (チャイルド・ファンド・アライアンス)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005International network of 12 child-focused organizations operating in 70+ countries reaching 23+ million children and families. ChildFund Japan joined as the 12th member in April 2005. The Alliance coordinates global emergency relief, shares best practices, and enables cross-border program implementation. Joint strategic plan 'Toward a Safe World for Children (2016-2021)' guides collaborative work on child protection, emergency response, and organizational strengthening.
• Toyo Inn Co., Ltd. (株式会社東横イン)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel chain with 340+ domestic properties each sponsors one child. Hotels display sponsored children's photos, distribute pamphlets at front desks, and feature sponsorship program in monthly magazine. 12-year sponsorship of Reghel in the Philippines, who graduated and passed civil engineering exam.
• Shobido Co., Ltd. (粧美堂株式会社)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerCosmetics and accessories company with 10 employees each sponsoring a child. Employees exchange letters and receive growth reports. Shows corporate engagement in international cooperation through employee participation.
• Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (横浜ゴム株式会社)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerComprehensive rubber manufacturer uses employee fund (Yokohama Makokoro Fund) with matching gift mechanism to sponsor 8 children. Employees collectively participate in card selection and letter exchange.
• Naturalli Co., Ltd. (株式会社ナチュラリ)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare/genetic testing company sponsors 5 children and installed donation-matching vending machines at its premises. Proves corporate commitment to sustainable society through regular donations and charity vending.
• GMO Internet Group (GMOインターネットグループ)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided pro bono website redesign in 2015 (and previously in 2010), ongoing server management. Operates Point Town and infoQ platforms where users donate points. Runs 'Kumapon' charity coupon site where GMO matches purchase amounts 100% for child sponsorship in Philippines.
• Pal System Tokyo (パルシステム東京)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected as Peace Kam (平和カンパ) support organization. Participates in Peace Fes events to promote ChildFund Japan's activities to its member network.
• Suntory Beverage Solutions Co., Ltd. / Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.standardGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint initiative for donation-embedded vending machines. Purchases of beverages from Suntory and Coca-Cola vending machines generate donations to ChildFund Japan.
• World Rugby / Asia RugbymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial charity partner for Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan and Rugby World Cup 2021 (Women). Joint implementation of Pass It Back tag rugby life skills program across Asia (Philippines, Laos, Vietnam, East Timor). Raised 2 million pounds for child programs.
• Japan Rugby Football Association (公益財団法人 日本ラグビーフットボール協会)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided coaches and players for Pass It Back program in the Philippines, including former Japan national team players. Co-hosted symposium 'Rugby x International Cooperation' at Mainichi Media Cafe.
• Save the Children Japan (認定特定非営利活動法人セーブ・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published 'Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action' (人道行動における子どもの保護の最低基準) in Japanese. Both organizations advocate for children's rights in Japan and internationally.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA - 国際協力機構)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded Nepal school construction projects through Japan NGO Coordination Grant (日本NGO連携無償資金協力). Multiple projects in Sindhupalchok and Gorkha districts including earthquake-resistant school buildings, sanitation facilities, and disaster risk reduction training.
• Suginami Ward, Tokyo (東京都杉並区)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative disaster prevention handbook creation for Nepal projects. Joint advocacy and awareness activities within the local community.
• Delta Airlines (デルタ航空)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta SkyMiles Wish charity program allows members to donate frequent flyer miles to ChildFund Alliance (via ChildFund Korea) for Nepal support activities.
• ECOWEB, Inc. (Philippines)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal NGO based in Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Implementing partner for Mindanao child rights project 2024, focusing on early childhood education facility construction and community-based child protection.
• TUKI - Tuki Association Sunkoshi (ネパール)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Nepali NGO working on disaster-resistant school construction and community-based child protection in Sindhupalchok district. Partner since Nepal earthquake relief (2015).
• GMSP - Gramin Mahila Srijansil Pariwar (ネパール)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Nepali NGO focused on rights of women, children, and marginalized groups. Implementing partner for disaster-resistant school construction in Gorkha district.
• Samahan ng Mamamayan Zone One Tondo Inc. (フィリピン)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Manila NGO implementing child protection projects in urban poor communities. Partner for Metro Manila child rights project addressing violence and online sexual exploitation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOS Children's Villages Japan: International NGO focused on alternative care and family strengthening for children without parental care; comparable recurring-donor model and Asian program footprint (active in Nepal among others).
• World Vision Japan: Operates the most direct analog to ChildFund Japan's child sponsorship model in Japan, with comparable one-to-one sponsorship pricing (~4,000 yen/month), Asian program geographies, school sponsorship programs, and corporate partnership infrastructure.
• Save the Children Japan: Japan's other large international child-focused NGO, directly comparable in mission (child rights, sponsorship, emergency response), donor base (Japanese individuals and corporations), and program geographies (Asia). Co-published child safeguarding standards with ChildFund Japan.
• Compassion Japan: Child sponsorship specialist operating an almost identical 1-to-1 sponsorship model, letter-exchange engagement, and Christian-rooted brand heritage; closest direct competitor for the same Japanese individual sponsor pool.
• Plan International Japan: Child-focused international NGO operating child sponsorship, girls' rights programming, and emergency response with a similar Japanese donor base and Asian program footprint — overlapping particularly in Nepal and the Philippines.

Emerging players

• TABLE FOR TWO: Japan-rooted social enterprise tackling child nutrition and poverty in Africa and Asia through embedded giving (partnerships with corporate cafeterias and meal programs); overlaps on child-focused international development but uses a different funding mechanism.

Others

• READYFOR: Japan's largest crowdfunding platform, already used by ChildFund Japan for emergency campaigns; not a direct NGO peer but a channel/donor-flow alternative that increasingly competes for the project-based, time-bound giving segment Japanese donors prefer.
• GlobalGiving Japan / GlobalGiving: International crowdfunding and grantmaking platform serving disaster-response and development NGOs; relevant ecosystem peer as Japanese donors shift toward project-based giving through intermediary platforms rather than direct NGO sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• Japan Association for UNHCR: Japan's leading refugee and humanitarian-aid fundraising organization; competes for the same Japanese individual donors and corporate CSR budgets, especially during emergency-response windows that overlap with ChildFund's Middle East and Philippines appeals.
• UNICEF Japan: The Japan committee of the global UN children's agency; broader mandate and brand recognition, but competes for the same Japanese donor dollars across child-focused giving, emergency appeals, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ChildFundJapan
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildFundJapan
• Instagraminstagram.com/childfundjapan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childfundjapanph

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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