Early on in our history, we began participating in and supporting projects launched by UNICEF, UNHCR, Médecins Sans Frontières, and other organizations that share our commitment to children’s survival and protection. Then, our 10th anniversary saw a major expansion of our collaborative efforts in supporting faith communities, with the inauguration of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in the year 2000, a global network of faith organizations working for the wellbeing of children.

In convening the GNRC, it was the deep conviction of our founder, the late Rev. Takeyasu Miyamoto, that people of every faith have a special moral obligation to care for the most vulnerable, especially children. He believed that people from every religious tradition could amplify their efforts to make the world fit for children by working together, not just at the global level, but at the grassroots.

Today, Arigatou International is proud to work closely with a very diverse range of partners and collaborators at every level — global, regional, national, and local. We are also a member of a number of important coalitions, consortiums, global partnerships, and alliances.

True to our “All for Children” mission, we envision a world where everyone is actively involved in helping children thrive, and we work hard to provide platforms where all sorts of organizations and people can work together to ensure every child can grow up safe and sound and reach for her or his highest potential. Many of these joint efforts are featured in this report.