About Charity

"Running helps someone"

With the slogan of "Making a Rainbow Together," the Osaka Marathon aims to help people develop a deeper understanding of charitable activities and encourage many of those participating in the race—including runners, supporters on the sidelines, and volunteers—to participate in such charity programs.
The Osaka Marathon has the following seven charity themes: "To preserve our beautiful city and livelihood," "To support sports and culture," "To conserve our natural environment," "To support the city of Osaka," "To support families," "To brighten the future of children," and "To support your hopes to live." We hope to pump up the charity programs of the Osaka Marathon by providing opportunities for people to participate in charitable activities in their own way, including as runners, supporters, and cheerers, through the charitable organizations that agree with these themes.

List of charitable organizations (and details of activities)

Osaka Marathon 2024 Charity Partners

Charitable organizations (★): Newcomers as of 2024	Activity details etc.
Japan Asian Association & Asian Friendship Society	Activities Working on the theme of delivering reliable and safe water through bonds formed through running Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
WaterAid Japan	Activities Promoting sustainable water and sanitation provision and making policy recommendations in developing countries Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
OISCA	Activities An international NGO headquartered in Japan that engages in forest and human resource cultivation Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Osaka Victim Support & Advocacy Center	Activities Providing free consultation support to crime and accident victims, their families, and their bereaved families Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
KAIKAKU Project	Activities Running through the town for patrol to help develop a safe and secure town with Patrol Running activities Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Kansai Bone Marrow Bank Promotion Association	Activities Holding donor registration briefing sessions to expand the pool of bone marrow donors Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Cancer Support Community	Activities Providing mental healthcare to cancer patients and their families Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University	Activities Conducting research on iPS cells for medical applications Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
CLACK (★)	Activities Providing support for high school students with difficulties learning programming Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
International Befrienders Osaka Suicide Prevention Center	Activities Providing emotional support for people suffering from suicidal thoughts and bereaved families of suicide victims Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Japan for UNHCR (★)	Activities Supporting refugees and displaced persons through public relations and fundraising activities Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Children's Hospice Project	Activities Supporting pediatric palliative care in the community to help children with life-threatening illnesses to live their lives Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Sakura Line 311 (★)	Activities Highlighting the extent of the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake through a cherry tree planting project Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World's Children	Activities Engaged in activities to protect the future of children by providing vaccines to developing countries Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
SODATEAGE NET	Activities Providing employment support for young people who are socially isolated, such as those withdrawn from society, so that they can work and keep working Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan	Activities Operating the Ronald McDonald House, an accommodation facility for sick children and their families Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Nippon Asia Baseball Friends CLUB LALIGURANS (★)	Activities Promoting international exchange with people from Asian countries through sports, culture, and more Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Japan CliniClowns Association	Activities Supporting hospitalized children and their families to help them rediscover their zest for life Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Japan International Food for the Hungry	Activities Supporting self-reliant development and providing food and educational assistance to resolve world hunger and poverty Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Nippon Volunteer Network Active in Disaster	Activities Providing relief and recovery activities to areas affected by disasters, and conducting educational activities on disaster prevention during normal times Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
HELLOlife	Activities Working to realize a society where everyone can work and live in their own way Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Piece of Syria (★)	Activities Providing educational support activities for Syrian refugee and internally displaced children Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Pool Volunteer	Activities Teaching swimming to children with disabilities under the slogan of "Make the world of water barrier-free!" Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Free The Children Japan (★)	Activities Promoting the realization of a society that encourages children to believe that "The world can be changed" Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Bridge Asia Japan	Activities Engaged in international cooperation activities mainly in Myanmar and Vietnam Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
HOPE International Development Agency Japan (★)	Activities Providing comprehensive support for self-reliance in developing countries with a focus on safe water supply Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
ME-RISE 2	Activities Supporting poverty-stricken children and disabled children and adults in the local community Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Bridge for Lives in Mozambique (★)	Activities Providing direct education, public health, and conflict refugee assistance in Africa’s poorest regions Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
RAFIQ (★)	Activities Providing various support activities with a focus on refugees living in the Kansai area Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets
Wagamachi Nishinari Kosodate Net	Activities Aiming to create a town where people can raise children with sufficient support by focusing on the lives of children Charity Theme Goals that align with SDGs targets