Key Areas of Support
Eradicating Poverty and Hunger
Poverty not only threatens people’s daily lives but also causes conflict and division due to the unequal distribution of wealth and resources. Eradicating poverty is a vital step toward building a peaceful society. Therefore, we support activities in this area that contribute to improving people’s livelihoods.
Education and Human Capacity Development
To address poverty at its root, it is essential to bring out each individual’s strengths and potential and enable them to exert their effort in society. To achieve this, we support initiatives that provide access to education and nurture people, helping them thrive in their communities based on mutual support and hope.
Healthcare, Medical Services, and Welfare
Even today, many children lose their lives to preventable diseases, and many people are unable to receive medical treatment for financial reasons. We support activities that promote health and well-being for all.
Emergency Relief and Reconstruction Support
Global warming and environmental degradation have increased the scale and frequency of natural disasters. Additionally, countless people are forced to flee their homes due to conflicts. Our support continues to protect the lives and dignity of those affected through emergency aid and long-term recovery efforts.
Refugee Support
The number of people displaced by conflict and persecution is increasing every year. We support activities that protect their lives and dignity and help them take a new step toward rebuilding their livelihoods.
Other Initiatives
We also support various projects, including environmental protection efforts, and make contributions to the local communities where Rissho Kosei-kai Dharma centers are located.
Donate-a-Meal Fund for Peace:Contributions by Sector (1975–2024)
1.Eradicating Poverty and Hunger
$21,816,70220%
2.Emergency Relief and Reconstruction Support
$20,271,73819%
3.Education and Human Capacity Development (including member dispatch)
$15,882,37815%
4.Refugee Support
$9,252,7319%
5.Disarmament, Preventive Diplomacy, and Peacebuilding
$8,732,4138%
6.Healthcare, Medical Services, and Welfare
$7,899,2867%
7.Environmental Initiatives
$2,976,6383%
8.Culture and Religion
$2,257,2032%
9.Promotion and Public Relations for the Donate-a-Meal Movement
$2,526,3992%
10.Other
$15,135,70014%