貧困の悪循環
私たちは、貧困問題を社会課題として取り組んできました。
ケイパビリティの欠如 が貧困を生じさせる大きな要因になっています。ケイパビリティとは、人間が人間らしく生活するための基礎的な能力を指します。
The Vicious Cycle of Poverty
Tackling Poverty as a Social Issue
We have been working on poverty as an important social issue.
One major reason why poverty happens is the lack of capability.
Capability means the basic abilities people need to live with dignity as human beings—
such as being able to learn, work, stay healthy, and connect with others.
When people don’t have these chances or support,
they may fall into poverty and have a hard time escaping it.
That is why we aim to support people in growing their capabilities and building better lives.
ケイパビリティの涵養（水が自然に染み込むように、無理をしないでゆっくりと養い育てること）ができれば、貧困に対処する「個人の力」が生まれてきます。
私たちは、在宅支援で関わりながら「ケイパビリティ」の涵養にも関与しています。
Growing Capability Gently and Naturally
If we can gently grow capability—like water slowly soaking into the ground—people can develop the inner strength to deal with poverty on their own.
We believe that supporting this quiet growth is very important.
Through our home care services,we not only support daily life, but also help nurture each person’s capabilities,so they can live with more confidence, strength, and independence.
貧困とは
明日、食べ物を買うお金がないのも貧困です。
文字が読めなくてお金を使う術を知らないのも貧困です。
貧困とは、総じて低所得、栄養不良、不健康、教育の欠如など、およそ人間らしい生活から程遠い状態を指します。
左記の図は「貧困と豊かさの要素を示す相関図」を示したものです。
What is Poverty?
More About Poverty
Not having money to buy food tomorrow — this is also poverty.
Not being able to read or understand how to use money — this is poverty too.
Poverty often means:
・Low income
・Poor nutrition
・Bad health
・Lack of education
In short, poverty is a life that is far from what people need to live with dignity and hope.
さまざまな要因が絡み合い「貧困」を作ります。
その背景には、ジェンダー（社会的に規定された性差）や環境の問題もあります。
| 要 因 | 具体例 | 結 果 |
| 保護能力の欠如 | 安全に対する欠如や脆弱性 | 生命を危険にさらす |
| 政治的能力の欠如 | 権利が保障されていない | 自由・安全を奪われる |
| 社会的文化能力の欠如 | 誇りを失う | 生存が危ぶまれる |
| 人的能力の欠如 | 教育や保健が不十分 | 経済的な貧しさ |
| 経済的能力の欠如 | 食べ物、衣類等の不足 | 生存が危ぶまれる |
Many Factors Cause Poverty
Poverty is not caused by just one thing.
Many different factors are connected and make poverty worse.
In the background, there are problems like:
・Gender issues (social roles and unfair treatment based on gender)
・Environmental problems (such as natural disasters or pollution)
These hidden causes can make life even harder, especially for people who are already struggling.
To fight poverty, we need to understand these deep and complex reasons.
視覚障害を負ったことで、視覚情報は一切遮断され、聴覚のみで生活を余儀なくされます。
身体障害を負ったことで、不自由な生活を余儀なくされます。
社会資源（施設、制度、機関、知識や技術などの物的、人的資源の総称）から疎外されたり、社会参加（社会人として、社会の一翼を担うこと）ができなかったりもします。
経済的に苦しく生活に困窮していたり、精神障害を患ったことで良好な人間関係を築けなかったり、知的障害や広汎性発達障害を背負ったことで十分な教育を受けれなかったりすると、識字（文字の読み書き）能力や思考能力などの「生活をする上での基礎的な能力」が育くみにくいこともあります。
Living with Disabilities and Social Exclusion
People who lose their vision must live without any visual information,and rely only on hearing to understand the world.
People with physical disabilities are often forced to live with many challenges and limitations in daily life.
Sometimes, they are left out from using social resources(such as services, systems, support centers, useful knowledge, or skilled people).
They may also have fewer chances to join society and take part as equal members.
Disability can lead not only to physical hardship,but also to social isolation and lack of opportunity.
When Basic Life Skills Are Hard to Develop
Some people live in poverty and struggle to meet their daily needs.
Others have mental health problems that make it hard to build good relationships with others.
People with intellectual disabilities or developmental disorders may not have enough chance to receive a proper education.
Because of these situations, it can be difficult for them to develop basic life skills,
such as:
・Reading and writing (literacy)
・Thinking and decision-making (thinking ability)
These are important skills for living independently,but not everyone has the same opportunity to learn and grow them.
私たちが取り組む３つのアプローチ
１．私たちのサービスは、単なる家事援助や身体介護、外出支援に留まりません。
例えば、文字が読めないという状況（非識字）の解消。物を買う方法。公共交通機関の使い方などを身につける事で問題解決の手がかりを得られます。
このように、日常生活に必要なサポートを行うことが私たちのアプローチです。
２．居宅介護計画（または訪問介護計画）の立案時には、保健・衛生の改善に取り組みを行います。健康な体力作りを促す日々の外出支援。住環境の衛生保持の心がけ。これも私たちが取り組むアプローチです。
３．規則正しい生活基盤を構築することも私たちが取り組むアプローチです。
規則正しい生活は自律神経が修正され、快適さ感じる記憶を取り戻します。それが定着すると、自発的に動ける力も養われ、それが働く力になると就労に繋がっていきます。
私たちとの信頼関係の構築が、ご利用様のQuality of lifeの向上に寄与します。
Our Three Approaches
1. Supporting Everyday Life Skills
Our services are not just about housework help, physical care, or going out support.
For example, we help people:
- Learn to read and write if they cannot read (non-literacy)
- Understand how to buy things
- Use public transportation
By learning these basic life skills, people can find new ways to solve problems and live more independently.
This kind of practical, everyday support is a big part of our approach.
2. Promoting Health and Hygiene
When we make a home care plan or visit care plan,we also focus on health and hygiene.
We support people by:
- Encouraging daily outings to build physical strength
- Helping keep their home clean and safe
These small daily actions help improve overall health and well-being.
This focus on health and hygiene is another important part of our approach.
3. Building a Stable Daily Routine
Another part of our approach is helping people build a stable and regular daily routine.
A regular lifestyle helps balance the body’s nervous system,and brings back the feeling of comfort and safety in daily life.
As this routine becomes a habit,people can start to move and act on their own.
This leads to building the strength to work,and can eventually connect to employment opportunities.
Building Trust to Improve Quality of Life
By building a trusting relationship with each user,we help improve their Quality of Life.
When people feel safe, respected, and understood,they can live with more comfort, confidence, and happiness.
Trust is the foundation of good care.