　　　　NPO

　Bringing hope to Ishikawa

and sending that hope to the world

HOPE

ISHIKAWA

Greetings from our FOUNDER

Welcome, we are NPO Hope Ishikawa.

Hope is a non-profit organization that aims to give hope to people. In an era where many individuals have lost sight of life’s purpose, Hope provides various services and initiatives like counseling to support people’s emotional well-being, Schooling for children who are not able to attend school, feeding programs for the poor and those living in disaster-stricken regions, organizing events for the elderly to foster community engagement, and intergenerational exchanges to connect people of different generations. Hope is committed to be a place for all people from all ages to come together to learn and grow so people can find true hope.

Takayuki Hayashi

Greetings from CO-FOUNDER

A Brighter Future for Ishikawa

As the co-founder of this remarkable organization, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our community. We are driven by a clear and passionate mission: to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community, providing children with global education, creating livelihood opportunities, and extending outreach charity programs to those in need.

Our vision is based out of Bible.

Mark 12:31

”Love your neighbor as yourself. ’There is no commandment greater than these.”

Proverbs 9:10

”The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Education is the foundation of our future, and by providing children with global perspectives, we not only equip them with knowledge but also foster empathy, understanding, and respect for diverse cultures. We believe that these are necessary skills in our increasingly interconnected world.

For our community, we aim to provide opportunities that enable them to support their families better. By doing so, we hope to empower them to become self-reliant and contribute positively to our community’s economy.

Our outreach charity programs are designed to support those who are less fortunate. We strive to extend our hand to them, offering assistance and hope, as we believe in a community where no one is left behind.

None of these would be possible without your support. So, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your trust and commitment. Your generosity fuels our mission, and together, we can continue to make a difference.

Let us continue to cultivate hope and create a brighter future for everyone in Ishikawa.

With deepest gratitude,

Ken Ito

Our Work

NPO Hope is based in Ishikawa, Japan. The organization was founded in February 2023 and is the parent organization of Ishikawa Hope International School, Japan Bible Counseling Association, and Koen Network. NPO Hope is committed to providing support for disaster-stricken regions, training the next generation, and providing emotional care services. Read more about each area of work in the links below.

Training the
Next Generation

Ishikawa Hope International School has the goal to assist the family by providing a Christ-centered, Bible-based education that inspires each student to pursue excellence in moral character, spiritual growth, academics, fine arts, physical fitness, and service to others.

Feeding Program

Under the Koen Network, we provide warm and nutritious meals to people living in disaster-stricken regions, Additionally, we are assisting with the clean-up of these regions so that life for these people can return to normalcy as soon as possible.

Heart Care

We work with people in need of psychological and emotional care in disaster-stricken regions. This includes counseling services and workshops to equip people for counseling.

Partners

Our Partners play an invaluable role in helping us succeed in our mission to bring hope.

Uchinada Bible Church

BC Christian Academy

Shine Edtech

New Life Ministries

Association of Certified 
Biblical Counselors

Overseas Instruction
in Counseling (OIC)

Board of Directors

Hitoshi Nagai, Ken Ito, Kenichi Kajiyama, Kou Okada, Kunio Kondo, Miyo Tanaka, Nobuya Sakai, Shoei Niwa, Shigeki Watanabe, Takayuki Hayashi, Yasuo Yoshid

Auditor

Izumi Kotama

Common Questions

What kind of organization is Hope, a non-profit organization?

NPO Hope is focused on giving hope to people who are neglected and not receiving help that they need. We provide hope to people of all ages by providing a loving and caring environment. Our goal can be summarized in one verse from Romans 5:5.

What is your approach to support activities in Japan?

We follow the greatest example of a servant in the Bible. We don’t expect to receive anything when we serve. We believe it is more blessed to give than to receive. We are able to give abundantly and serve faithfully because God has blessed us so much.