Education is the gift that lasts a lifetime We are currently raising funds for the Mark Bell Scholarship to support students in Japan’s institutional care system.
By providing the books and tools they need, we ensure that financial barriers don't stand in the way of their academic success.
Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to our year-end goal!
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“Don't feel sorry for these kids because they're not feeling sorry for themselves.
They're just getting on with it"In our latest podcast I sit down with Michael Perry-Clemons to learn about the good work he is doing to maximize the hope and potential of orphans in Japan at YouMeWeNPO.Thank you for sharing your journey and insights surrounding fostering orphans in Japan, which is a topic that deserves a lot more attention and consideration.
We visisted Sendai Tensien for their Christmas Party yesterday.
Onodera-sensei picked us up and we had lunch before heading to the hall where the children acted the story of the birth of Christ. Then had a bell choir.
It was nice to see the kids. We started buying computers and working with them in 2013.
We facilitated buying a van for them to shuttle the children from one group home to another.
We also introduced that IKEA has started to work with us with the concept of helping furnish aged out youth apartments when they go out on their own.
On December 22nd we will pick up 47 hits being prepared by Capgemini to deliver to all the children.
We visited Fukushima Aiikuen we have known since 3/11.
It was also the destination for Knights in White Lycra 2019 ride.
Endo-sensei is now the Encho. We introduced the Fostering Higher Education program and heard how he has 100 aged out youth who get together every year. This year will be the 29th over pizza.
We learned about a new app that helps aged out youth we are going to utilize and socialize to the other homes.
A car that was bought for them by a donor now has 20,000km so we will start an appeal to find a new one.
We were in Gifu meeting our 2026 Mentee for the Fostering Higher Education program.
While the number of 9% of orphans going on to higher education has increased to 30-40%. We now know the rate of dropping out the first year is just as high.
Only 2% complete their degree.
Why?
Because they do not have an adult in their life to champion them through.
We are in collaboration with International Foster Care Alliance (IFCA) and have trained to be mentors and trained mentors for Tokyo/Tohoku.
If interested in the two year commitment, please contact us.
Nice Bonenkai with Japan lnternational Cultural Exchange Foundation
As we look forward to future collaborations in 2026
Very happy to have all three badges for GlobalGiving.
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Today we celebrate National Students' Day, honoring the power of education to transform lives!
At YouMeWe NPO, we believe every student deserves someone who shows up for them. For 17 years, our incredible volunteers have been doing exactly that - empowering youth in institutional care through education support that opens doors to brighter futures.
From English exam preparation to career guidance, our volunteers are making a real difference. Every week, dedicated tutors connect online from Japan to Manila, providing consistent support and encouragement. Just last week, volunteers showed up on a national holiday to help students at St. Francis prepare for their English exams - because when you're helping raise children, showing up is simply the right thing to do.
These aren't just tutoring sessions - they're lifelines of hope, building confidence and skills that will serve these young people long after they age out of care at 18.
Your time creates lasting impact. Whether you can volunteer for weekly online classes or occasional exam prep sessions, you become part of a village that believes in these students' potential.
Ready to show up for a student who needs you? Sign up for our volunteer opportunities today and join a community that's been consistently changing lives for nearly two decades. Visit youmewenpo.org or email [email protected] to get started.
Because it takes a village - and every student deserves to know their village cares.
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Thank you Fortinet!
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Take a look at these awesome Spider-Man drawings created by the children from SOS Village Philippines at our Programming class on Sunday, October 26th!
This creativity reminds us of a fundamental truth: Every superhero needs a champion. Think of Spider-Man and Aunt May, or Superman and
the Kents. A crucial, caring adult provided support and helped them discover
their inner strength.
Our mission is to be that consistent, caring adult, helping these bright young minds unlock their own superpowers.
Every hero has a guide. Every child deserves a champion.
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