Charity Otoshidama
by monopo Tokyo
January 2021 content was inspired by the Japanese New Year tradition of giving otoshidama, a gift of money enclosed in little envelopes. Over the next 9 days, global creative agency monopo, will introduce 9 selected artists and 9 charity organizations for you to donate your otoshidama to.
ARTWORKS
Homelessness
Artwork by Mei Kanamoto in support of BIG ISSUE
Homelessness
In 2020, there were over 7000 homeless people in Japan, including ""invisible"" homeless people such as ""net cafe refugees"". - The Big Issue Japan
Without personal IDs or home addresses, it's extremely hard for homeless people to seek employment and apply for rent. - The Big Issue Japan
Animal rights
Artwork by BloodBros in support of WWF
Animal rights
Over the last 50 years, the level of diversity of all living beings on earth has decreased by 68%. - WWF JAPAN
It is said that by 2030, we would need 2x worth of earth's resources to account for the level of human consumption. - WWF JAPAN
Orphan
Artwork by Luis Mendo insupport of Save The Children
Orphan
The covid-19 pandemic affected vulnerable populations in Japan, where some children lost the financial stability to continue school. - Save The Children JAPAN
There is still a deep cultural tendency in Japan for physical punishment to be necessary amoung some parents"" - Save The Children JAPAN
LGBTQ
Artwork by Ema Gasper in support of TokyoRainbowPride
LGBTQ
According to research done in 2015, it is said that 7.6% of Japan's population are LGBT. - TRP
The Lesbian and Gay Parade"" in 1994 August was the first ever pride parade held in Japan. - TRP
Homelessness
Artwork by Lessa Wakutsu in support of Heart of Diner
Homelessness
Heart of Dinner launched #LovingChinatown, an initiative serving hot lunches for homebound elders. By January 2021, HoD had delivered 50,000 meals. - Vice
Due to an increase in anti-Asian racism around Covid-19, there's been a reported spike of verbal and physical assaults against Asian Americans in the US. Many seniors often feel isolated without nearby family or caregivers due to the pandemic. - Vice
Homelessness
Artwork by Mason El Hage in support of Impact Lebanon
Homelessness
In 2019, 28% of Lebanon's population was living in poverty. In 2020, the statistics almost doubled with 55% of Lebanon's population struggling for bare necessities. - ESCWA
On the fourth of August 2020, a massive explosion hit Beirut and left over 300,000 people homeless. Impact Lebanon immediately launched a Disaster Relief fundraiser and managed to raise £1 million by midnight. - Impact Lebanon
Sustainability
Artwork by Yeka Haski in support of mymizu
Sustainability
69 million PET bottles are consumed across Japan daily, adding up to 25 billion bottles a year. - mymizu
mymizu helps people find places where they can refill their bottles with clean tap water (which is 1,000 times cheaper than bottled water!). - mymizu
Domestic violence
Artwork by Mélanie Hubert-Crozet in support of Shelter
Domestic violence
In England, 253,000 people are homeless and are living in temporary accomodations. - Shelter
In recent years, 56% of school teachers in Britain have experience working with homeless children. - Shelter
Natural disaster
Artwork by Anais Zamboni in support of Fondation des Femmes
Natural disaster
20% of women have faced sexual harassment in the course of their career, and during lockdown the violence against women has risen by 32% - aljazeera.com
LFdF and Association Resonnantes created ""App-Elles"", an app that shares valuable information for women who are being harassed and how to help victims of violence. - La Fondation des Femmes
ORGANIZER
ARTISTS
Mei Kanamoto
BloodBros
Luis Mendo
Ema Gasper
Lessa Wakutsu
Mason El Hage
Yeka Haski
Mélanie Hubert-Crozet
Anais Zamboni
CHARITIES
BIG ISSUE
WWF
Save The Children
TokyoRainbowPride
Heart of Diner
Impact Lebanon
mymizu
Shelter
Fondation des Femmes