World Service Activities
Kiwanis International advocates service activities to solve global problems throughout the world.
A typical example is the following "Iodine Deficiency Disease (IDD)" initiative.
We are also currently working on an ELIMINATE initiative to combat tetanus in mothers and children.
In the event of a major disaster, we are also calling for donations for disaster relief.
A separate Kiwanis International Foundation (KIF) has been established to facilitate these fundraising efforts.
KIF also annually solicits applications from service organizations, not limited to Kiwanis clubs, in need of financial assistance and makes grants to them.
The ELIMINATE Project (2010-2020)
(Elimination of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus)
A project to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus. In 2010, Kiwanis joined forces to this project which was originally conducted by UNICEF.
A new born baby infected by maternal/neonatal tetanus suffers from massive convulsions. The slightest light or touch triggers painful spasms, robbing the mother a chance to provide even the comfort of embrace. The survival rate is
not very high.
But this disease is easily preventable with only three vaccine doses – costing roughly US$1.80 –to a woman at childbearing age.
Kiwanis has raised more than US$ 110 million, roughly to provide 387 million doses of vaccines.
This has reduced the number of babies dying from this disease from 1 in 9 minutes in 2010 to 1 in 15 minutes in November 2020. Also, the disease is eliminated from 27 countries during this period.
(Photo courtesy of UNICEF/Bruno Demeocq/2016)
IDD Project (1993-2005)
(Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders)
Although unfamiliar in Japan, Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) afflict many children in the world, by causing mental and developmental disabilities. A spoonful of iodine is all you need for the life time, but you need to take a bit of them every day. In 1993, at the International Convention in Nice, Kiwanis International announced to make it the first Global Service Project to eradicate this disease. At the International Convention in New Orleans the coming year, it made a pledge to raise US$ 7,500 million for the cause. In particular, Kiwanis International joined forces with UNICEF, with Kiwanis raising funds and UNICEF working in fields, to establish 1,000 factories to add iodine to table salts, so as to provide iodine permanently.
Actor Roger Moore of 007 series was appointed as the honorary chairman of this project, and embarked on an active fundraising. Mr. Moore visited Japan in April 2001, appealing the importance of eradication of IDD.
The total fund raised by Kiwanis International exceeded its original target, and reached to around US$ 8,700 million. The Japan District was 0.05% in membership, but exceeded 1% in fundraising, amounting to US$ 117 million. As a result, more than 70% of the children in need were saved by iodized salts. This is one of the most successful results produced by UNICEF.
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Kiwanis One Day (FY2022-2032)
Kiwanis One Day began on April 7, 2007, with Past International Kiwanis President Nelson Tucker's call for "Kiwanis around the world to come together and do service activities with a twist in each club."
Tokyo October 21, 2022
Kiwanis Doll Material Preparation Meeting
Tokyo October 21, 2022
Kiwanis Doll Material Preparation Meeting
Nagoya October 22, 2021
Kiwanis One-Day Donations (donations to support university students in financial need) totaled 3.2 million yen. Donations were made to Aichi University of Education, Aichi Prefectural University, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, and Toyohashi University of Technology.
Kobe November 27, 2022
A "Picture Book Concert" (collaboration of picture book reading and marimba performance) was held, and Kiwanis dolls were exhibited at the venue.
Sendai November 24, 2022
Visit to the Donald McDonald House. Donation and presentation of Kiwanis dolls.
Sapporo November 22, 2022
Orange Ribbon for Prevention of Child Abuse" making meeting
Yokohama November 17, 2022
Orange Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Awareness
Free masks and flyers distributed on the streets
Takamatsu October 20, 2022
Donations to support activities at 13 children's cafeterias and Yashima Family Home in Takamatsu City
Fukuoka November 2, 2022
Sorting and separating used stamps. Used stamps collected by members and their companies are sorted and donated to CARE International Japan, a public interest incorporated foundation, by separating them from overseas stamps.
Kyoto November 5, 2022
Charity Concert by Späte String Quartet
Wakayama April 1, 2023
Child Abuse Prevention Street Awareness Campaign(Pocket tissues with contact information such as "Telephone 110 for Children and Families" were distributed.)
Niigata October 22, 2022
Kiwanis dolls were made remotely at the Work Center Hiyoriyama by the staff and members.
Saitama October 22, 2022
Kiwanis Doll Making Workshop" at Clark Memorial International High School.
Nishinomiya November 13, 2022
Nishinomiya Boys' Chorus Concert (chorus of children aged 12 to 16)
Kumamoto October 29, 2022
Circle K Heisei College of Music School Festival Exchange Party
Shizuoka October 5, 2022
Kiwanis Doll Making Meeting
Matsue November 1, 2022
Kiwanis Doll Production
Kagoshima November 6, 2022
Orange Ribbon Campaign Kagoshima Kiwanis, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima City Co-sponsored
Ashiya November 9, 2022
Ashiya Municipal Saikura Children's Garden Halloween Event
Fukushima November 23, 2022
Beans Fukushima Children's cafeteria support activities
SLP ( Service Leadership Programs )
Next generation development program through service activities
SLP" stands for Service Leadership Programs and is a program to nurture the next generation through service activities. The purpose of SLP is to develop the next generation's character and leadership skills through volunteer activities. Kiwanis International defines SLP as "the next step beyond service activities" and is putting a lot of effort into it, and SLP is one of Kiwanis International's growth strategies.
（写真提供：UNICEF/Bruno Demeocq/2016）
The Kiwanis Clubs are also known as "Kiwanis Families" because they are headed by Kiwanis Club members of various ages, from elementary school students to university students, who are involved in community service and service activities. The Kiwanis Family worldwide is so active that the next generation is more than the majority of its members. The energy and power of the next generation through this volunteer experience is a great source of vitality for the Kiwanis Clubs.
university student
senior high school student
junior high school student
K-Kids
elementary school student
Action Club
Adults with disabilities
Organization Name
Eligible Students
In the Japan region, since Circle K Ashiya was established at the end of 2014, the circle of SLPs has expanded throughout Japan, and as of December 2023, a total of 12 clubs (5 Circle K, 5 Key Clubs, and 2 Builders' Clubs) are conducting various activities with the support of sponsor clubs in their respective regions.
Japan District SLP Leaders' Workshop
SLP clubs in each age group belong to their respective international organizations, which hold world conventions and trainings in the United States every year. However, students face hurdles in terms of cost and language to participate from Japan, so the Kiwanis Japan District supports leadership development by inviting SLP club representatives to the annual Kiwanis convention, holding activity debriefing sessions and leadership training, and strengthening horizontal ties among the next generation of leaders.
September 9 - September 10, 2016
Nishinomiya Convention
September 8 - 9, 2017
Nishinomiya Convention
September 6 - September 8, 2018
Kuamamoto Convention
September 5 - September 7, 2019
Shizuoka Convention
(Discontinued due to coronavirus)
September 8 - September 9, 2023
Kanazawa Convention
schedule
Convention Name
Japan District SLP Debriefing and Leader Training
Circle K
Circle K is the world's largest university student organization, with approximately 580 clubs and 8,500 members in 17 countries. Under the motto "Live to serve, Love to serve," Circle K's three main activities are service, leadership, and camaraderie. Like the Kiwanis Clubs, the Kiwanis Japan District elects a president, vice president, secretary general, treasurer, and other officers to manage the organization. In addition, just as the Kiwanis Japan District belongs to Kiwanis International, each Circle K simultaneously becomes a member of an international organization called Circle K International.
Circle K is an organization created in the U.S. in 1936, but in the Japan District, which has a shorter history, students are responsible for planning and implementing projects that value the locality and uniqueness of each club, sometimes even working on joint projects with Kiwanis clubs.
（写真提供：UNICEF/Bruno Demeocq/2016）
February 1, 2014
January 17, 2015
Circle K Ashiya
Kiwanis Club of Ashiya
May 25, 2016
2016/07/31
サークルK武蔵野大学
東京キワニスクラブ
2017/12/22
2018/02/24
サークルK宮城学院女子大学
仙台キワニスクラブ
2018/08/23
2018/11/05
サークルK平成音楽大学
熊本キワニスクラブ
2019/10/15
2019/12/17
サークルK長崎大学
長崎キワニスクラブ
2024/5/20
2024/9/10
CKIえひめ
愛媛キワニスクラブ
Date of certification
Certificate Awarding Ceremony
Name
Sponsor
Circle K, Japan
サークルK芦屋
サークルK武蔵野大学
サークルK宮城学院女子大学
サークルK平成音学大学
サークルK長崎大学
CKIえひめ
キークラブ
キークラブは、世界44ヵ国、会員数約220,000名、クラブ数約4,700と、世界最大の規模をもつ高校生組織 であり、他者への奉仕を通して、リーダーシップを育成することを目的としています。キークラブは1925年設立と いう長い歴史の中、エルビス・プレスリー、ビル・クリントン、トム・クルーズ、ブラッド・ピットなど著名な人物を キークラブ出身者として輩出していることから、アメリカにおいては大変知名度の高い組織です。
日本初のキークラブは、2015年9月、座間米軍基地内の座間アメリカン・ハイスクールの学生が、「自分たちの学校でも 設立したい」というメールを国際キワニス本部に送り、それが日本地区に届いたことが発端でした。キークラブの 知名度の高さから、学校長や保護者がキークラブに対して十分な知識と理解があったことから、日本初のキークラブが スタートするに申し分のない環境であったといえます。
（写真提供：UNICEF/Bruno Demeocq/2016）
認証
認証状授与式
名称
スポンサー
日本のキー・クラブ
2015/09/30
2016/01/09
座間アメリカン・ハイスクール・キークラブ
東京キワニスクラブ
2018/03/23
2016/07/31
カネディアン・アカデミイ・キークラブ
神戸キワニスクラブ
2019/10/07
2019/12/17
クラーク記念国際高等学校さいたまキャンパス・キークラブ
埼玉キワニスクラブ
2020/01/24
2020/9/29
兵庫県立宝塚西高等学校キークラブ
芦屋キワニスクラブ
2023/5/12
2023/7/29
N.K.考学舎キークラブ
東京キワニスクラブ
2024/9/9
2024/9/18
KISTキークラブ
千代田キワニスクラブ
2025/4/3
芦屋国際キークラブ
芦屋キワニスクラブ
座間アメリカン・ハイスクール・キークラブ
カネディアン・アカデミイ・
キークラブ
クラーク記念国際高等学校さいたまキャンパス・キークラブ
兵庫県立宝塚西高等学校キークラブ
N.K.考学舎キークラブ
KISTキークラブ
芦屋国際キークラブ
ビルダーズクラブ
ビルダーズクラブは、中学生版キワニスクラブで、世界23ヵ国に約1,100クラブ、約23,000名の会員が ボランティア活動を行っています。ビルダーズクラブの目的は、奉仕を通してリーダーシップを 育成し、自己肯定感を高め、生きる力を学ぶことです。
日本初のビルダーズクラブは、高松キワニスクラブのキワニスドール作成のお手伝いをしていた家庭科クラブの 生徒たちが母体となって設立され、現在、中学生ならではの様々な活動を行っています。
（写真提供：UNICEF/Bruno Demeocq/2016）
2016/9/20
2016/12/12
大手前丸亀中学校ビルダーズクラブ
高松キワニスクラブ
2023/1/18
2023/5/17
純心中学校ビルダーズクラブ
長崎キワニスクラブ
2024/1/29
2024/4/7
神戸キワニス・ビルダーズクラブ
神戸キワニスクラブ
認証
認証状授与式
名称
スポンサー
日本のキー・クラブ
大手前丸亀中学校ビルダーズクラブ
純心中学校ビルダーズクラブ
神戸キワニス・ビルダーズクラブ
コネリー賞
1966年9月23日金曜日、イリノイ州ライル・キワニスクラブのロバート・P・コネリー会員（34歳）は 体に障害のある女性が線路に落ちたのを見て、折しも列車が接近していたので救出しようとして線路に降りました。 しかし、ロバートがその女性を線路から引き上げる間もなく、列車に轢かれ二人は亡くなりました。 そのコネリーの英雄的行為の直後、国際キワニス理事会は「個人の心からの行為」という言葉に彼の残した素晴らしい劇的な行為を讃え、 ロバート・P・コネリーメダルを制定し、1967年第52回国際キワニス年次総会ヒューストン大会で発表しました。
この「個人の心からの行為」こそまさにキワニスの精神です。メダルは死や危険を顧みず、奉仕をする人々を讃えるもので、 メダル授賞者の推薦はキワニスクラブが行い、メダルはキワニス会員または会員以外にも贈られます。
推薦の条件は次の通りです。
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死や怪我の危険を顧みず、わが身を挺して人の命を救った人。被推薦者はキワニアンに限りません。
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その救助行為が職務ではないこと。
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家族の生命や健康のために危険をおかす行為はコネリー賞の選考範囲には含まれません。
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救命行為発生後、1年の内にキワニスクラブから推薦を受けること。
これまでの日本地区関係の受賞者は次の通りです。