最新のインパクトレポートを公開しました!累計5,000万人の教育支援と今後の挑戦


ルーム・トゥ・リードは2025年、設立25周年を迎えました。2000年、ネパールの村に数冊の本を届けたことから始まった私たちの活動は、今や28カ国・累計5,000万人以上の子どもたちに広がり、識字教育と女子(ジェンダー平等)教育を通じて、世界の未来を形作っています。

🔗 インパクトレポートはこちらからお読みいただけます

📌 2024年の主な成果と2025年の展望

2024年の主な成果と2025年の展望

  • 識字・ライフスキル教育の成果: 4,500万人もの子どもたちへ識字・ライフスキル教育を提供(当初目標4,000万人を超過達成)。
  • 支援対象国の拡大: マラウイ、パレスチナを含む12カ国で新たに活動を開始。
  • 児童書の多言語化: 新たに18言語を追加し、合計57言語で児童書を提供。
  • 教育支援への投資: 10億米ドル(約1,500億円)を教育支援に投資。

各地域でのインパクトハイライト

  • 中東: レバノン・パレスチナでは緊急教育支援を展開。ガザには10,000個の学習セットを配布する予定です。
  • アフリカ: 出版・教育業界との連携を強化中。ルワンダでは書籍出版エコシステムの改革を支援しています。
  • バングラデシュ: 洪水や政治不安といった困難な状況下でも教育を継続。全国の小学校に自主読書の時間を設け、教材を導入しました。
今後の挑戦:向こう3年間の目標

  • 🎬 『少女達が未来を変えていく』更なる展開
    世界中の少女の実体験を描いた映像作品『少女達が未来を変えていく』(英語)が、国際ガールズ・デーに合わせてYouTubeで公開。日本語字幕付きの映像はこちらからダウンロードいただけます。

皆様のあたたかいご支援とご協力に、心より感謝いたします。
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インパクトレポート全文はこちら


本件に関するお問合せ:japan@roomtoread.org
150円で現地語の児童書が、7,500円で1年分の識字教育が届きます。
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Run for Lasting Change! Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Entry Information


Why Run for Room to Read?

At Room to Read, we believe World Change Starts with Educated Children®.

By running the Tokyo Marathon as a charity runner, you’ll help provide children and girls with the literacy and life skills they need to shape brighter futures. Since 2023, 374 dedicated runners have raised funds to support education for over 29,500 children worldwide.

We make it easy to support your run:

  • Donate in your local currency (AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, HKD, USD, JPY)
  • Access tax benefits in many countries
  • Double your impact through corporate matching
  • Use our fundraising platform to rally your network with ease

Your steps can help close the literacy gap—773 million people still cannot read, and two-thirds are women and girls.

Join us. Run for a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.

🌟 Our Goal for 2026
Our goal for the 2026 Tokyo Marathon is to help 10,000 young learners and girls in historically low-income communities access quality education.

📍Quota
147 Runners

🎓 How to Join
Application Period:June 24 (Tue.) 11AM 〜 July 9 (Wed.) 5PM JST

  • Minimum Donation: JPY 375,000 (≒ US$2,500) or more.
    *Selection is based on donation amount and message. An additional US$230 registration fee applies for international runners.
  • Apply from the Application for Room to Read Japan and apply in JPY for the pledged amount.
  • Changes, late applications, or runner transfers are not allowed.
  • For full eligibility and process details, please Refer to Official Website “RUN with HEART” Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity Page and eligibilities.💳 Donation Details
    Minimum: JPY 375,000 (≒ US$2,500) or more.
    *In addition to the donation, $230 will be charged as a registration fee for international runners.
  • Multiple currencies accepted.
    Donate in AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, HKD, USD, and JPY. Tax benefits are available in many countries. Check here.
  • Corporate matches accepted.
    Check here under
     “Matching Gifts and Workplace Giving”.
  • Fundraising platform provided.
    Receive support from your network!
    🚀 Our Fundraising Target

Your fundraising goals will make a significant difference:
We ask all of our charity runners try to raise $5,000 (including the minimum commitiment) in order to secure education for 10,000 children and girls! 

  • $2,500: Literacy Learning packages for an entire school including student books, posters, materials and supplies, library management manuals and reading activity guides.
  • $5,000: Support 100 children with literacy education for an entire year
  • $10,000: Support 200 girls in our Girls’ Education Program for an entire year

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply after the application period?
No. Runners must apply through the Tokyo Marathon Foundation’s platform during the designated application period.

I selected a different charity! How can I correct it?
Unfortunately, the selected charity organization cannot be changed once your application is completed. Please be sure to specify “Room to Read Japan” as the recipient when applying.

Can I change the runner?
No. The bib is strictly assigned to the person who applied and cannot be transferred.

Due to injury or a change of plans, I am unable to run on the day of the event. Can I transfer my entry to the following year?
Unfortunately, no. You will need to apply again the following year and make a new donation for your bib.

Due to injury or a change of plans, I am unable to run on the day of the event. Can I request a refund for my donation?
The Tokyo Marathon Foundation does not allow refunds once a donation has been made. Please read the Tokyo Marathon Foundation’s official website carefully for full details.


Benefits

  1. Receive a special Room to Read T-shirt
  2. Be surrounded by cheers and support along the course
  3. Get access to a Facebook group for our Room to Read charity runner community
  4. Be invited to gather with top runners during the pre-race Emperor’s Palace Run

Imperial Palace Run organized by Deloitte Running Team


Total 47 volunteers gathered and supported during the event

Runner Testimonials & Media Mentions

Stephany, 6 Major Marathon Finisher Interview

Stephany successfully completed the Tokyo Marathon 2025, achieving all six major marathons. We interviewed her at the charity lounge after the race. Watch her message!


Featured Media and Articles of the past races:

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