Save Japan Kauri Education Trust! Help Us Keep the Heartbeat of the Japanese Community Alive
We can continue to offer Japanese educational resources, cultural programmes, and a safe haven for all those in need in our community.
Rosedale, Auckland
Japan Kauri Education Trust (JKET) is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. With cuts in government funding, an economic downturn, and skyrocketing rents, JKET is being forcefully pushed towards the brink of closure. Without immediate action, the community built over the last 18 years may permanently vanish.
JKET has been the heart of Auckland's Japanese community for nearly two decades, providing essential services through our Japanese Children’s Library and the Auckland Japanese Heritage Centre. Our library, with 14,000 Japanese-language books borrowed by 300 families annually, also hosts storytime sessions that connect children to Japan through reading, songs, and cultural activities. The Japanese Heritage Centre supports around 50 students to embrace their Japanese heritage and multicultural backgrounds.
Beyond the library, JKET is a sanctuary—a lifeline where families, especially those from international marriages, find support and connection. It’s a place where high school volunteers grow, single parents find solidarity, and families in need are embraced. We’ve created more than a space; we’ve built a home.
We, and the services that support the children growing up here, 9,000 km away from their homeland, urgently need your help.
Your kind donation will directly impact our lives. Your generosity will ensure that JKET remains a place of belonging, pride, and cultural preservation, impacting the Japanese community in Auckland for generations to come.
About us
Japan Kauri Education Trust (JKET) operates the Japanese Children's Library and the Japanese Heritage Centre (Japanese language/cultural education classes) for the Japanese community in Auckland.
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We’ve launched this campaign to raise $30,000 for our critical rent–keeping doors open. While searching for a new home, we’re dedicated to resuming our vital services. It’s not just books–it’s hope and a home.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Latest update
Celebrating the Success of the Japanese Children's Library Used Book Fair 24 March 2025
We’re so thankful for the amazing turnout at our used book fair on March 16th and 23rd, which helped support the reopening of the Japan Children's Library! It was truly heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and to welcome new friends too. Thanks to your generosity, we raised about $2,500 on the first day and around $1,800 on the second day, making a fantastic total of $4,300!
But this event was more than just a book sale—it turned into a lovely community gathering! We created a flea market space, offered potted plants and feijoas that were generously donated, and organised fun activities for the kids, like face painting and a bouncy ball scooping corner. It warmed our hearts to see families smiling and laughing together!
We’re excited to keep the momentum going with more fundraising efforts through our crowdfunding campaign and various upcoming events. Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your kindness and cooperation!
**Upcoming Events:**
- **Saturday, April 19:** Come and enjoy a Sausage Sizzle Sale at Mitre 10 Mega Albany!
- **Saturday, April 26:** Don’t miss our Japanese Storytelling Marathon, featuring five delightful storytelling sessions in Japanese (about 30 minutes each).
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community!
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Mikaさん ご支援ありがとうございます！再開できるように尽力して参ります。
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