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Revamped Volunteer System by Marriage Consultation NPO

The Marriage Consultation NPO, officially recognized in Tokyo, has recently undertaken a significant overhaul of its volunteer program, underlining the critical theme of 'making the issue of low birthrate and aging personal'. This advancement is part of their enhanced service offering on the platform 'Kekkon Soudan Dot Com'. By lowering the barriers for participation, they aim to encourage wider engagement in tackling these pressing societal issues.

Introduction to the Low Birthrate and Aging Problem

The problem of low birthrate and an aging population is pressing, and its impact will undoubtedly resonate through future generations. As the director of the Marriage Consultation NPO, I, Kageyama, found myself driven by a desire to avoid being reprimanded by my children for my inaction regarding this crisis. Thus, in 2013, the NPO was founded amidst discussions suggesting that Japan’s demographic shift was already too advanced to reverse.

Twelve years later, I observe a sobering reality; while we are at a structurally difficult juncture, I am optimistic that it is not completely hopeless. The rapid growth and development of children are evident, and I am confident that it is possible to turn the tide in a mere two decades.

Changing Methods to Address the Crisis

However, merely continuing with the same cautious approaches will not yield improvements. The issues stemming from increasing numbers of people remaining unmarried and marrying later in life present formidable challenges. It is imperative that we act; someone must take risks and innovate. Therefore, I decided to explore bolder methods that might seem unconventional or might not align with what the government or local authorities are willing to tackle. This led to the development of a relationship verification service, 'Castanet', in partnership with Loginas Inc.

Castanet scores individuals based on their credible information, such as registered single certificates. A high score reflects substantial documentation, while a lack of updated or validated information will lower it. This ensures that we can recommend individuals while being discreet about potential red flags. It creates a system that rewards sincerity in engagement.

By establishing standards for these scores through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) framework, we allow users to genuinely participate in the ecosystem. For instance, prior to in-person meetings—whether originating from social media or dating apps—users can verify each other’s single status and credentials through Castanet, thereby preventing possible mishaps associated with encounters that often lead to heartbreak or complications.

In the future, we expect that verifying the authenticity of one's profile will become as crucial as navigating common misconceptions like catfishing or unwanted advances.

A Free Platform Focused on Change

Castanet, which remains fundamentally free to use, promises to revolutionize the landscape of relationship exploration, thereby potentially addressing the issues of low birthrates and aging. With enough public engagement, we believe it can become a pivotal resource in working against this demographic crisis.

The theme of this initiative, 'making the issue of low birthrate and aging personal', urges those who have avoided confronting these challenges to consider their involvement. Whether it be due to uncertainty in their own capabilities or feeling overwhelmed, every bit of support can help us concentrate on effectively promoting Castanet and its services.

Volunteer Opportunities in Our New System

In the new volunteer program, we have introduced opportunities related to 'Castanet' and 'Kekkon Soudan Dot Com'. We have also incorporated incentives for those who help bolster participation. Further details can be found on our dedicated volunteer recruitment page. Volunteer Recruitment Information Here

Castanet: Your Online Relationship Networking Tool

We proudly present Castanet as an online relationship networking tool, free to users, designed to mitigate issues like false profiles and human trafficking by fostering a trustworthy environment for connections.

For more information, please visit our official Castanet Page.

Overview of Marriage Consultation NPO

The Marriage Consultation NPO was established in 2013 to combat the challenges posed by Japan's low birthrate and aging population through grassroots efforts. We have expanded our scope to include various demographics, focusing on initiatives for individuals facing unique challenges in marriageability. This includes, but is not limited to, working with the disabled, non-regular workers, and community issues in rural areas. Our founding principle of 'no discrimination' has enabled us to provide an accessible marriage consultation service that extends support across a wide spectrum of individuals.

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By broadening our initiatives to include the development of Castanet, we aim to create a more conducive environment for social engagements that foster both love and commitment, thereby tackling our societal concerns head-on.