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Reimagining the City from the Margins
for Cities is an independent organization founded by two women from Japan, who believe that cities can be more than engines of growth — they can be spaces of care, imagination, and belonging.
Our work often begins in Asia and other overlooked contexts of rapid urban transformation — places where cities are changing faster than they can be understood. Through residencies, collaborative research, and public programs, we bring together artists, designers, and thinkers to listen, learn, and imagine what urban life could become.
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Nearly 80% of what we do is non-profit. We take on client projects simply to keep this ecosystem alive — to pay our team and collaborators fairly, and to make space for those whose perspectives rarely reach the center of global urban discourse.
Supporting for Cities means believing that the future of cities can be rewritten from these edges — through relationships, experiments, and acts of shared care. Your contribution helps us keep the doors open, nurture connections across borders, and continue building a slower, more generous way of practicing design in and for the city.
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Support Us — Q&A
Q. What does my donation support?
Your contribution sustains the non-profit side of our work—residencies, public programs, collaborative research, and opportunities for artists, designers, and thinkers whose perspectives are often underrepresented in global urban discourse. You help us keep our doors open and our programs accessible.
Q. Is for Cities a non-profit?
for Cities is an independent organization with a hybrid model. Nearly 80% of what we do is non-profit. We take on a small number of client projects to maintain the ecosystem, pay our team and collaborators fairly, and support community-centered projects that do not generate revenue.
Q. Can I choose how my donation is used?
Yes. You can either:
- Support our general operations (most helpful), or
- Allocate your contribution toward a specific program, such as residencies, events, research, or accessibility initiatives.
Let us know your preference in the donation form.
Q. Can I donate in currencies other than Japanese yen?
Yes. We accept international contributions via credit card and bank transfer. If you need a specific method or invoice, please contact us directly.
Q. Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. A digital receipt will be sent automatically after your donation. If you require a custom invoice or documentation for accounting purposes, we are happy to issue one.
Q. Can I be publicly acknowledged as a supporter?
Absolutely—only if you wish. On our website, we showcase supporters who give permission by sharing a short profile and photo. If you are, please fill in the form from here. You may also remain anonymous.
Q. How do you ensure transparency?
We publish an annual overview of our activities, impact, and financial allocation. We believe that trust is built through openness, and we welcome questions from our community.
Q. Do you offer partnership or sponsorship opportunities?
Yes. Organizations aligned with our mission can support specific programs, co-develop public events, or collaborate on research. Please reach out to discuss possibilities.
Q. I want to support beyond financial contributions. Is that possible?
Definitely. You can:
- Volunteer your time or expertise
- Host events or talks
- Share resources or mentorship
- Collaborate on research or programming
- Help spread the word in your community
We value all forms of care.
Q. How else can I stay connected?
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on events, open calls, research notes, and opportunities to engage. You can also follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments and ongoing conversations.
