Save Japan Kauri Education Trust! Help Us Keep the Heartbeat of the Japanese Community Alive

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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.