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Collaborative Agreement for Community Development

On May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM, a significant signing ceremony took place at the Gunma Prefectural Social Welfare Comprehensive Center, located in Maebashi City. This event marked the establishment of a collaborative agreement aimed at fostering community development between Pal System Gunma, led by Chairperson Yukiyo Soramachi, and the Gunma Prefectural Social Welfare Council, under the leadership of Chairman Takeo Kawahara. The primary objective of this agreement is to work together towards building a society where everyone can live with peace of mind.

Addressing Welfare Challenges Promptly

The community development partnership agreement seeks to promote activities across ten essential areas of welfare through mutual cooperation and collaboration between the two organizations. These areas of focus include:

1. Support for elderly, disabled individuals, and children
2. Disaster preparedness, crime prevention, and disaster response
3. Health and wellness initiatives
4. Child-rearing support
5. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocacy
6. Addressing loneliness and isolation
7. Support for those in financial distress
8. Assistance for children and youth
9. Building community networks
10. Other necessary activities to achieve these goals

Through this agreement, both organizations plan to expand their initiatives, including scholarship programs to aid young individuals, while collaborating with various community entities to address the needs of the region.
The signing of this partnership heralds a new era in community building, paving the way for a community-oriented society where citizens support one another. It will emphasize sustainability through the promotion of the SDGs, fostering a healthy and safe environment for all.

Continued Commitment to Community Welfare

Pal System Gunma is dedicated to ongoing collaboration with diverse community organizations to create an inclusive society that caters to the needs of all its members.

Event Details

• - Date: May 20, 2025
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• - Location: Gunma Prefectural Social Welfare Comprehensive Center, Room 601

- Address: 13-12 Shinmaebashi Town, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

About Pal System Gunma

• - Location: 120-11 Nakadakurai Town, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
• - Chairperson: Yukiyo Soramachi
• - Investment Capital: 1.08 billion yen
• - Number of Members: 50,000
• - Total Business Volume: 6.09 billion yen (as of March 31, 2024)
• - Website: Pal System Gunma

About Japan's National Cooperative Society

• - Location: 2-2-6 Okubo, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
• - Chairperson: Masakazu Oshin
• - Total Business Volume: 254.1 billion yen / Total Members: 1.735 million (as of March 31, 2024)
• - Member cooperatives include Pal System Tokyo, Pal System Kanagawa, and others.
• - Website: Pal System Japan

Celebrating the International Year of Cooperatives

As a noteworthy event, 2025 is also recognized as the International Year of Cooperatives, focusing on the importance of cooperation in achieving community goals and improving quality of life. The partnership between Pal System Gunma and the Gunma Prefectural Social Welfare Council is a stride towards realizing these aspirations.