What is Kodomo
Cafe？
Kodomo Cafe is a safe and welcoming space where children can play, study, enjoy nutritious snacks and meals, and receive care and counseling from dedicated staff and volunteers.
The cafe's mission is to share the hope of Jesus Christ with children who have experienced poverty, abuse, or exposure to alcohol and drug-related environments. In addition to supporting
children, Kodomo Cafe also provides food and resources to single-parent families in need. Currently, the cafe serves approximately 40 children ranging from first to ninth grade and operates three days a week.
The cafe's mission is to share the hope of Jesus Christ with children who have experienced poverty, abuse, or exposure to alcohol and drug-related environments. In addition to supporting
children, Kodomo Cafe also provides food and resources to single-parent families in need. Currently, the cafe serves approximately 40 children ranging from first to ninth grade and operates three days a week.
Our History
Okinawa has one of the highest child poverty rates in Japan-29.9%, nearly double the national average-with one in three children living in poverty. In 2014, the Okinawa Times published a
feature on the growing number of children who rely on school for their only daily meal. Motivated by this reality and a deep commitment to community outreach, Kodomo Cafe was
established in one of the most underserved neighborhoods of Okinawa.
feature on the growing number of children who rely on school for their only daily meal. Motivated by this reality and a deep commitment to community outreach, Kodomo Cafe was
established in one of the most underserved neighborhoods of Okinawa.
Our Goals
With only three staff members and a limited budget, Kodomo Cafe continues to make a meaningful impact.
Looking ahead, the cafe aims to expand its reach by:
・Hiring additional staff
・Increasing the number of open days
・Welcome more children
・Addressing critical building repair needs
Looking ahead, the cafe aims to expand its reach by:
・Hiring additional staff
・Increasing the number of open days
・Welcome more children
・Addressing critical building repair needs
How You Can Help
Kodomo Cafe is a non-profit organization that operates entirely on donations. Your support from US $10 or more – whether monthly or one-time - makes a direct difference.
Your prayer and loving gift may allow us to carry on helping children and families with Jesus love.
Love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:39)
As taking actions with our guiding principle, God has sustained this ministry more than 10 years.
To contribute or learn more about how you can support Kodomo Cafe, please contact us at kfokinawa@gmail.com.
Here is where you can make a
donation.↓
