EURÊKA NEWS:
ARCHIMED is pleased to share the latest update from its philanthropic initiative, the EURÊKA Foundation.
On February 27, representatives of ARCHIMED participated in the Clubhouse Mini Forum held at Meiji Gakuin University in Tokyo.
The event brought together around 90 participants, including members and staff from Japan’s three Clubhouses — Clubhouse Sun
Marina, Clubhouse Habataki, and Clubhouse Yuusen — as well as representatives from Clubhouse in South Korea (Taiwha Fountain House).
Organized under the theme “What Clubhouse Means to You – Feel the Beat! – Putting Our Thoughts into Sound,” the forum aimed to strengthen connections, encourage the sharing of personal experiences, and highlight the impact of the Clubhouse community. The programme featured plenary discussions — including a mini-lecture on the Clubhouse model and a symposium bringing together diverse perspectives — alongside smaller group sessions exploring themes of identity and community. The closing segment brought all participants together through music and shared expression.
As one attendee reflected, “This is a rare opportunity for all of us to come together. Face-to-face connection is so much richer than calls or video calls.”
Throughout the day, speakers shared their personal stories and ideas with honesty and openness, creating a warm, engaging, and inspiring atmosphere.
The forum was made possible in part through financial support from the EURÊKA Foundation, enabling participants from different locations to meet in person and fostering meaningful exchange across communities. For the Clubhouse community in Japan, the event marked an important milestone — strengthening connections and sharing experiences across sites. For the EURÊKA Foundation, it reflects continued support to the international Clubhouse movement and its person-centred approach to recovery and inclusion.
About the EURÊKA Foundation
The EURÊKA Foundation was established in 2014 alongside ARCHIMED, with the mission of funding and supporting research and innovation in undertreated diseases, while assisting vulnerable people affected by health challenges. ARCHIMED supports EURÊKA by allocating 5% of the carried interest from all funds to finance charitable projects, medical research, and innovation.
Today, the Foundation supports 20 non-profit organizations and 15 Clubhouses across 7 countries, promoting inclusive, community-based approaches to care.
About the Clubhouse Model
The Clubhouse model is an internationally recognised approach to psychosocial rehabilitation for people living with mental health conditions. Rooted in a strengths-based philosophy, it brings members and staff together as equals in a supportive community environment.
Today, the model is active in more than 370 Clubhouses across over 30 countries, supporting around 100,000 people each year. Through shared activities, social connection, and mutual support, Clubhouses help individuals rebuild confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and take an active role in society.