Supporting children and others who need our help in Chubu

Here in the Chubu region, many people, including children, are in need of support. For over 30 years, the Chubu Walkathon has been providing support to a variety of local causes including: 

• children living in orphanages and providing scholarship to those children who aim for their brighter future
• shelters for the safety of children and their families who have suffered child abuse or other domestic violence
• fulfilling the wishes of children with a critical illness
• improving living, educational and workplace for people with disabilities
• people fighting illnesses such as cancer
• child-rearing support
• service dog training
  

Through the generous support of the Chubu community, we have seen countless smiles from orphaned children who were able to go to university; people who were able to fulfill their dreams while fighting illness; families helped into a safe place to live; and many more.

The Chubu Walkathon, jointly hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) - Chubu Chapter and the Nagoya International School (NIS), is the largest international charity event in the Chubu region. This annual event, which marks its 31st year, brings together the region's international and Japanese communities in a common cause to support local charitable organizations and give back to this great community in which we all live and work.