Shireka — Our Giving Policy and Record

This page explains how proceeds from the iOS app "Shireka" are given back, and records what has been given so far. We update it as things change.

About Shireka

Shireka is an app for thinking about how information and controls can be hard to reach, by trying them yourself. Every experience in the app is free. The in-app purchases (Support Packs) are simply a way to support development and running costs — buying one does not unlock anything, and does not change the app in any way.

Our giving policy

• The developer of Shireka gives part of the app's proceeds to organizations that help information and design reach more people, and that support the daily lives and social participation of people with disabilities.
• The amount given is 50% of what remains after App Store commission and the costs of building and running the app are deducted from the developer's proceeds.
• The giving is done by the developer personally. The app does not collect donations from users. An in-app purchase is a payment to the developer, not a donation passed on to a third party.
• Giving is done once a year. Each time, it is reported on this page.

Choosing where to give

We are currently selecting recipients with the following in mind.

• A close connection to Shireka's themes: information accessibility and inclusive design
• Support that reaches broadly, rather than leaning too far toward one kind of disability
• Transparent about how funds are used, and able to accept gifts from individuals

Candidates under consideration

These are the organizations we are currently considering. None of them is confirmed; the actual recipient will be announced on this page once decided.

1. The Nippon Foundation — Barrier-Free Fund — A fund used widely across disability-related work in Japan and abroad. Because it is not weighted toward any single area — vision, hearing, mobility, cognition — it fits Shireka's overall theme of experiencing many different kinds of difficulty.
2. Japanese Federation of the Deaf — An organization run by deaf and hard-of-hearing people, working toward a society that is easier to live in and promoting sign language. Closely related to Shireka's experiences of hearing difficulty and fingerspelling.
3. Japan Disability Forum (JDF) — A coalition of disability organizations across Japan working to advance the rights of people with disabilities. It connects to the broader theme of building an inclusive society, beyond any single kind of disability.

Record of giving