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We will work together with our partners in Japan and overseas to make the "Dream of African Baseball" a reality. The more Dream Partners we have, the more young people and girls in more African countries will be able to play baseball and softball. We would like to pursue the "Dream of African Baseball" together with our Dream Partners.
Individual support
Support from corporations and philanthropists
Tool donation
legacy donation
Monthly donations
◎What we can do with your support
Improving the playing environment
Support from Japan includes donating used baseball equipment and providing assistance with ground maintenance methods to ensure safe play.
Baseball Leadership Seminar
The funds will be used to cover various expenses such as the cost of dispatching instructors and venue fees, as well as accommodation and meal expenses for participants.
Support for hosting the Koshien tournament in Africa
The funds will be used to cover travel expenses, accommodation costs, and food expenses for the tournament participants (youth and boys from Africa).
◎Monthly Dream Partner Program
Donation amount: 1,000 yen per unit and up
Partner benefits:
Starting the month following your subscription, you will receive the "African Baseball Dream Newsletter" from J-ABS every month.
We will report on the situation on the ground and our efforts.
As our number of partners increases, we plan to expand the benefits offered.
◎Voices from our Dream Partners
I also learned many things through baseball, such as manners and teamwork.
I'm participating because I want to give back to baseball in some small way.
I believe that connecting with Africa will broaden my horizons.
K•M
N.A.
I learned about this wonderful initiative supporting Africa and wanted to contribute, so I applied.
This summer I visited Africa for the first time and witnessed how people help each other even without blood ties, their strong desire to learn and improve, and their resilience in the face of life.
I felt like I received energy from them, and visiting Africa made me realize how close I feel to this distant land. I was on the softball team in junior high school, so I would love to see African women playing softball. I believe that baseball is a form of education in mind, technique, and body, so I will support their future activities.
While watching various WBC-related videos on YouTube, I came across a news video showing Tanzanian high school students going wild for Shohei Ohtani, and I was surprised and delighted to see that baseball is spreading to Tanzania as well.
While researching baseball in Tanzania, I learned that J-ABS is working to promote baseball in Tanzania and throughout Africa, and to nurture boys and girls through baseball. I was deeply moved by their activities and philosophy. I was very impressed by the sight of the players playing with such enthusiasm and joy, and although my contribution may be small, I wanted to support them as a Dream Partner.
D•Y
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▶For those who are already monthly members and wish to increase their number of shares:
The procedure varies depending on when you joined, so please contact us here if you are interested.
Single donation
◎System
Donation amount: 3,000 yen per unit and up
Partner benefits:
We will send you the "Africa Baseball Dream Newsletter," which will be published the month following your donation. It will report on the situation on the ground and our activities.
*Clicking the "Donate" button will take you to Congrant's payment page.
*Congrant Inc. is certified with the Privacy Mark and will protect your security.
Support from corporations and philanthropists
We welcome corporations to become our Corporate Dream Partners, and together we aim to contribute to socio-economic development through human resource development in Africa, as well as strengthening networks with Japan.
We refer to corporations and individuals who share our dream of African baseball with J-ABS and Hideki Matsui as "Dream Partners."
*This includes large individual donors (philanthropists).
Executive Dream Partner
Hideki Matsui
Company banner placement and exposure during events
Accompanying them to Africa and attending press conferences.
Corporate banners displayed at the Africa Koshien Tournament
Interviews from local media
others,
Meetings with local companies and businesspeople
Field visit to Africa
...etc.
For corporate sponsorship, we offer a "Corporate Dream Partner" program that involves signing an annual contract. Currently, there are the following types of Corporate Dream Partners:
Please contact us first via the Corporate Dream Partner Inquiry form below. We will provide you with detailed information regarding the positioning of each Dream Partner and the types of sponsors eligible.
Tool donation
◎About the business
J-ABS donates baseball and softball equipment to African countries. We primarily collect used items from donors, and J-ABS acts as the point of contact, sending the supplies to local baseball and softball federations according to our support scheme. In African countries where access to baseball and softball equipment is extremely limited, the donation of used equipment plays a crucial role in creating a suitable environment for these sports. We ask for your cooperation.
• Donation process:
◆Items wanted
Applications are accepted at any time.
●Baseball - Hardball - Gloves (Infield/Outfield/Catcher)
• Metal bat
• Catcher's gear
• Helmet
● For baseball (softball)
• Gloves (infield/outfield/catcher)
• Catcher's gear
• Helmet
● For softball
• Gloves (infield/outfield/catcher)
• Metal bat
• Catcher's gear
• Helmet
• Ball
• Base set
• Umpire's gear set
• Bat repair grip tape
*Please provide items that are in ready-to-use condition.
OK examples: small scratches, stains, etc.
Examples of unacceptable behaviors: a bat grip that is peeling off, a glove with broken laces, etc.
[How to provide support]
1. Please fill out this application form with details of the items you wish to donate and your contact information, then submit it.
2. Within two business days of receiving your submission, a representative will contact you by email to inform you of the shipping address, shipping method, etc.
3. Please pack the item and ship it to the designated address. We apologize, but the shipping costs will be borne by the supporter.
The donated items will be held at J-ABS. We plan to transport them in several shipments, utilizing ODA transportation programs and opportunities for hand-carrying by relevant parties, according to the needs of each country. Therefore, we cannot specify the destination country and timing for each item at this time, but we promise that they will definitely reach baseball players in Africa. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that we cannot accept shipments of items other than those specified.
(Application form)
◎Regarding the tools I received
The donated equipment is presented at a donation ceremony held on-site.
*In some cases, a presentation ceremony may be held locally, and a message may be sent to Japan via an online connection.
Presentation ceremony for donated equipment to the Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation.
Recruitment and shipping process
Presentation ceremony for donated equipment to Nigeria
Recruitment and shipping process
Bequest donations
The Japan Baseball and Softball foundation (J-ABS), a general incorporated foundation, also accepts inquiries regarding donations through "bequest donations."
If you are interested in " contributing to society as the culmination of your life ",
Please feel free to contact us.
・Click here for the National Legacy Association's "What is a Bequest?" page (external link)
