For its fifth anniversary, the Knights in White Lycra (KIWL) will see more than 40 riders complete a 550km journey from Tokyo to Ichinoseki, with an aim of raising sufficient funds to send 25 children to the Mirai no Mori Winter Camp for the next three years
[youtube K-57FwIY1x4] The Knights in White Lycra (KIWL) is a Tokyo-based, all-inclusive amateur cycling team consisting of male and female cyclists of diverse ages, abilities, and nationalities
Our Back to Nature Art program was a lovely experience where volunteers and campers together were able to express themselves through handicrafts! The youth and the volunteers enjoyed creating snowy landscapes together with twigs and stones they found while out enjoying the scenery of the Tama River
We had an amazing time together in Nagano! It was so wonderful to see the campers gathering the strength to try out something so far from their comfort zones
Last month we moved into our new office, and since then we have had new interns join our team
On a sunny day on November 20th, we welcomed 20 children, 4 careworkers, and 17 corporate volunteers to beautiful Mitake
“I was excited to see how the children helped each other in the snow and taking care of the younger ones… Seeing the staffs and camper go beyond measures to have a good time with everyone really pleased and warmed my heart
We would like to thank you for being such a significant part of our community and to celebrate this year of growth
Help us send 30 youth in care to magical Winter Camp! NPO Mirai no Mori creates life-changing outdoor programs for abused, neglected, and orphaned children in Japan, supporting their growth into happy and successful young adults
Thanks to everyone’s hard work and support, this year’s summer camp in Miyagi prefecture went without a hitch
On August 25th, Deutsche Bank Group and Mirai no Mori had a great day in Okutama with 20 children, as well as 4 care workers from a Tokyo home
Thanks to many supporters and volunteers, Mirai no Mori welcomed 21 children and 5 care workers from 3 different children homes to Rafting adventure