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Foundation for the Advancement of Social Change publishes “Social Impact Evaluation Report” summarizing the post-evaluation of the project to utilize dormant deposits.

The Foundation for the Advancement of Social Change　 joined an “Endorsing Member” Impact Startup Association Aiming to realize a sustainable society by recognizing “solving social issues” as an engine for growth.

The number of signatories to the Japan Impact-driven Financing Initiative have more than doubled in a year to 43, after its launch.

Foundation for the Promotion of Social Change Focuses on Three Areas: ”Opportunity disparity”, “Regional Revitalization”, and “Health Care”　 December 20th, “Issue Structure Map” was published on Creative Commons.

Through Foundation for the Advancement of Social Change, the Japan Venture Philanthropy Fund JVPF, to Housing Providing Renovator Inc. for providing housing to those who have difficulty securing housing, and to Kizuki Inc. for providing cram schools to those who have not been attending school.

Impact IPO Practical Implications and Prospects ”Basic Survey for the Realization and Dissemination of Impact IPOs” published

Aiming for economic benefits while solving social and environmental issues There is a 7.1% awareness of “impact investing” and a 17.7% level of interest. About 20% affirmation of impact investing by public pensions, corporate pensions, and life insurance companies.

About Investment Execution to Ubie Co by Japan Impact Investment No. 2 Fund

Supporting the Formation of Regional Funds Using “Dormant Deposits” for the First Time in Japan.　 Two actual organizations selected for “Supporting the Establishment and Operation of Local Impact Funds”　 Providing 60 million yen in grants to each company and providing support for management accompaniment, including social impact assessments.

Published a research report on pay-for-success contracting (PFS)/social impact bonds (SIBs)