Koyamada International Foundation
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Methods | Community service |
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Membership | Member Organizations in the following countries:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Official language |
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Board Chairman | Shin Koyamada |
President | Nia Lyte |
Affiliations | Guardian Girls International |
Website | kifglobal |
Formerly called | Shin Koyamada Foundation |
Koyamada International Foundation, commonly referred to as KIF or KIF Global, is an
It has global partnerships with
History
The organization took shape through the shared passions of
KIF has established first National Chapter in Japan in 2011 in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and expanded its operations and programs internationally in South America, Africa, North America and Europe.
Programs
Guardian Girls
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The Guardian Girls stands as a global program aimed at preventing and responding to
The Guardian Girls program operates on a global scale under the administration of Guardian Girls International (GGI), an international nonprofit organization affiliated with the Koyamada International Foundation. Collaborating with
Its inception traces back to Shin Koyamada, who conceptualized the program during his participation in the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). This significant event, hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with the governments of Kenya and Denmark in Nairobi, Kenya, marked the genesis of this transformative program.
In December 2019, KIF solidified its commitment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the UNFPA, followed by a collaboration with the World Karate Federation (WKF) in May 2022.[3] Together, under the expansive Guardian Girls program, they inaugurated the global specialized "Guardian Girls Karate" project in October 2022. This pioneering project expanded its reach to countries including Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Japan, United States, Ireland and Hungary throughout 2023.[4][5]
StarAngel
The StarAngel program stands as an educational lifeline, specifically designed to offer quality learning resources for children and youth grappling with the aftermath of
In May 2020, KIF fortified its global dedication by joining hands with the Education Cannot Wait (ECW), administered by UNICEF.[6] This pivotal partnership was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at bolstering ECW's extensive education programs. These programs cater to children and youth enduring the aftermath of conflicts, natural disasters, famine, displacement, and crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Operating from the initial stages of crisis through recovery phases, KIF's national chapters in Latin America and Africa actively support ECW's mission.
Successfully initiated by Koyamada International Foundation Colombia (KIF Colombia) in 2022 and 2023, the program has made significant strides across
1000 Ways To Give
The 1000 Ways To Give program serves as a vital
In response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, KIF swiftly launched a disaster relief program and established its inaugural national chapter, KIF Japan, headquartered in Tokyo. This chapter was specifically crafted to aid victims affected by the triple disaster. KIF orchestrated relief efforts by initiating fundraisers and coordinating the collection of relief goods and items in Southern California. These efforts culminated in shipping a 20-foot container filled with essential supplies to assist those in need.[7]
Expanding its outreach, in 2019, KIF forged a strategic partnership with the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA). This collaboration empowers AMDA to deliver crucial emergency medical aid to individuals affected by both natural calamities and human-induced disasters across Asia and other regions.
Zeal Up
Zeal Up stands as a dynamic
KIF signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Junior Chamber International (JCI) as a Global Partner in February 2019.
Subnational X
Subnational X is an international exchange program to foster mutual understanding and respect and strengthen people to people ties by implementing grassroots activities of cross-cultural, economic, sports and educational exchanges globally.
In 2010 and 2011, KIF orchestrated the United States Martial Arts Festival (USMAF), a global event featuring 1,000 participants from 10 countries alongside renowned martial arts grandmasters.[8] The aim was to champion peace through sports and cultivate a sustainable worldwide martial arts community. in 2013 and 2014, Hollywood stars Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse engaged Japanese youth on education during KIF's United States-Japan Discovery Tour, shared widely on social media. KIF partnered with Sister Cities International (SCI) for bilateral summits, including the Japan-Texas Leadership Symposium in March 2019. Hosted by San Antonio and supported by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it strengthened U.S.-Japan ties through cultural and economic exchanges.
Amazon Habitat
Amazon Habitat is a
Safari Habitat
Safari Habitat is a
.Spacestellar
Spacestellar is a space program to attract and engage young people globally to; interact with each other; share and deepen mutual interests, passions and understanding about outer space; cultivate strong team leadership skills; and gain knowledge and experience of space science and technology through space-themed activities.
Structure
KIF Global is an international
National chapter members
Each national chapter member is an independent nonprofit organization exclusively licensed to operate in a specific country, governed by its own national boards and officers with national committees, and funded by its supporters and contributors of a designated country. All members of national chapters are local chapter member organizations and individual and corporate members.
KIF Chapter | Year: | country: | region: | Website |
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KIF USA | 2013 | ![]() |
North America | kifusa.org |
KIF Japan | 2011 | ![]() |
Asia | kifjapan.org |
KIF Colombia | 2017 | ![]() |
South America | kifcolombia.org |
KIF Brazil | 2019 | ![]() |
South America | kifbrazil.org |
KIF Kenya | 2019 | ![]() |
Africa | kifkenya.org |
KIF Tanzania | 2021 | ![]() |
Africa | kiftanzania.org |
KIF Ghana | 2020 | ![]() |
Africa | kifghana.org |
KIF Togo | 2019 | ![]() |
Africa | kiftogo.org |
KIF DR Congo | 2020 | ![]() |
Africa | kifdrcongo.org |
Partners
- Gender-based violence
- Junior Chamber International (JCI) - a partnership on Youth leadership
- Disaster relief
References
- ^ "Kenya Joins 'The Last Samurai' Movie Star's Global Foundation". 19 November 2019.
- ^ "AMDA signs MOU with US-based Koyamada International Foundation (KIF)".
- ^ "Leveling the Playing Field - Sports for Inclusion and Equality".
- ^ "UNFPA launches Guardian Girls with Koyamada International Foundation, World Karate Federation".
- ^ "Karate Empowers Los Angeles Women Through Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program".
- ^ "New partnership between ECW & KIF Global". 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Fashion for Japan: Shin Koyamada Foundation, Preco, and EM & Co Host Fundraiser and Fashion Show" (Press release).
- ^ "United States Martial Arts Festival 2010 Celebrated In Los Angeles".