Atarashii Chizu and LOVE POCKET FUND, operated by The Nippon Foundation, announced the first recovery support project following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. The project will support the disaster-affected areas of Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town, with details including supplies, hot-meal distribution and disaster volunteer center operations disclosed.
Atarashii Chizu and LOVE POCKET FUND announced a support project to accelerate recovery in the disaster-affected areas. The project will support communities in Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town, with the aim of assessing the needs of affected people and delivering necessary supplies and assistance promptly.
The total support amount is ¥9.98 million. The disclosed breakdown includes ¥2.73 million for supplies, ¥1.25 million for operating the disaster volunteer center, ¥3.15 million for hot-meal distribution by local residents, ¥2.15 million for the early recovery of disaster-affected businesses and stores, and ¥700,000 in common costs.
The Yatsushiro Junior Chamber was selected as the recipient organization. Activities will take place in Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town, with specific support including needs assessments, receiving and managing inventories of supplies, establishing a system for accepting volunteers, and supporting the dissemination of information on stores and businesses.
The fundraising campaign is expected to continue as an ongoing effort to support areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, with further updates on donations and support activities expected to be disclosed.