New Intern Karin
Hi, my name is Karin. I am half German/Japanese, was born in Switzerland and am a soon-to-be 2nd year business and economics university student in Austria. I enjoy learning new languages, getting to know other cultures and hope to work in an international environment in the future. I am looking forward to learning a lot during my internship at YouMeWe and hope I will be able to contribute to their wonderful mission.
Youtube channel called “THREE FLAGS- Kibou no Noroshi (Signal of Hope)”
Videos are 10 to 30 minutes, focusing on one topic
Cover serious social issues, specifically focusing on issues of “social care”
Caring for children in society whose circumstances prevent their own parents from raising them
Children live in infant care until they are 2 years old, and then in orphanages/foster care from
2 to 18 years old
Tone of the show is always positive
Careful about how they write their scripts so as not to hurt or criti
The members of THREE FLAGS have experienced living under social care
Members:
Light-san (Nishizaka Raito, 34): filmmaker, picture book writer
Bro-san (Brohan Satoshi, 28): model, TV personality
Mako-san (Masako Yamamoto, 27): certified childcare worker, lecturer, organizer of ACHA project
Provides furisode kimono to young people growing up in foster care
Visited Clover House (aftercare program for those who have graduated from orphanages) at the end of May
Shed light on the kinds of activities offered in these programs
There are 605 orphanages in Japan, but most people do not have contact with them often
Number of consultations about abuse increased 13.7 times in 2018 from 2001
65.5 percent of children living in orphanages have been abused by their parents
THREE FLAGS talks about social care from the perspective of those involved in it
Discuss what happens to the children after graduating from the orphanages
Mako talks about her loneliness after graduating, and how she slept on benches outside of the home
Bro discusses financial difficulties after graduating
Discuss how abuse has increased due to the Covid pandemic
Talk about “abuse as an extension of discipline”
Focus on the boundaries between discipline and corporal punishment
Talk about more hidden issues such as poverty and cycles of abuse
Leads people to think about Japan’s social structure in relation to social care
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989
States that children have the right to live, the right to grow up, the right to be protected, and the right to participate
Attempt to encourage those working in childcare facilities
Mako states that she is alive due to their love and compassion
Light praises the adults that helped build “Pep Kids Koriyama”
Large indoor play facility built in Koriyama after the Great East Japan Earthquake
Helped target the issue of stress and obesity after the city’s children could not go outside due to fear of radiation
THREE FLAGS interviewed Jun Maekawa who runs a photo studio and has provided employment for orphaned children for 12 years
Inspired after hearing that children who graduated from orphanages had immense trouble finding suitable jobs or keeping jobs after being hired
Interview Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsF602orBqk
https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-214691日本語Ver.
https://three-flags-kibou-noroshi.jimdosite.com/
Government is expanding budget for social care, but it is still impossible to have a perfect system
Social care that respects children's rights may only be realized through a combination of social institutions and a network of adults
THREE FLAGS emphasized "openness" and "employment support" of the facility, as well as aftercare after graduation
Felt that involvement from adults could change a person’s life
New intern My Le
Hi, I’m My! and I’m currently doing my fourth year, double-majoring in Sociology Studies and Business Management at the Australian Catholic University. Through this intern with You Me We, I’m eager to experience realistic working environments, and especially of that in Japan, a country I’ve always had great attachment to. I look forward to gaining knowledge on how an NPO in Japan operates, and also excited to be meeting and working with new peers. I hope through this intern I can usefully contribute to the community and through the process create unforgettable memories with You Me We.
Thank you Sakamichi Brewing for the donation!
A massive thank you to ‘Sakamichi Brewing’ for the donation!
Here are some words from the company :
“At Sakamichi Brewing we recognize that the journey is just as important as the destination. We understand that before the first sip of delicious craft beer, there is a process that requires patience, craftsmanship, hard work, and attention to detail. We are dedicated to brewing the finest beer in western Tokyo with ecologically responsible brewing methods and locally sourced organic ingredients whenever possible”
Programming in Nagoya
Besides the lessons online and English lessons with JOEE, the kids at Wakamatsu Ryo are learning programming as well.
It takes a village! We have volunteers from New Jersey, USA; Tokyo and Nagoya who all come together to make this happen.
Thank you notes
We receive thank you notes throughout the year and wanted to share with everyone who makes our work possible.
code clubのイベント紹介！
みなさんこんにちは！ YouMeWe code club の Arata です。
今回は私たちcode clubが行っているプログラミングイベントの内容についてお伝えできればと思います！ 私たち YouMeWe code club では毎週火曜と土曜日のどちらかに、イベントを開催しています！ 内容は様々ですが、今回は幼稚園生~中学生向けのイベントについて紹介します。 プログラミングと言っても、皆さんがイメージする沢山文字を書くようなものではありません。 scratchと言う、画面上に表示されたブロックを繋げるだけで簡単にプログラミングが楽しめるものを使っています。LEGOブロックのようにブロックを繋ぐだけできるので、とても簡単に直感的な操作でプログラミングができます。 僕らが教えている子供たちも、最初は難しそうと言っていましたが、今では新しいものを作りたいと、積極的に参加してくれています。 すごく簡単にできるので、興味があったらみなさんも是非参加してみてください! お待ちしております!
Thank you AIRBNB!
We're a proud recipient of an #AirbnbCommunityFund grant! Thank you @Airbnb, the Airbnb Host community, and @GlobalGiving for supporting community-led organizations like YouMeWe NPO!
Thank you Ralph Lauren!
We are so thankful to Polo Ralph Lauren for their generous
donation of schoolbags for the elementary-age kids we support in the homes. Thank you very much. Such a great gift.
@poloralphlauren
#poloralphlauren
New intern Angie
Here are some words from our new intern
“Angie is studying a Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, majoring in Chinese Studies and Japanese Studies. Traveling to Japan is definitely on Angie's bucket list. Angie hopes to apply Japanese Studies knowledge and make a positive contribution to society through the virtual internship with YouMeWe'“
New intern Megan Cao
Here are some words from our new intern
“Hi! My name is Megan Cao and I'm a 4th year at UCI majoring in International Studies! I hope to gain the opportunity to work in Japan after graduating and travel a lot in the future! Some of my hobbies include thrifting, drawing, eating, and studying Japanese. As an intern I want to make a meaningful impact and look forward to making memorable experiences with YouMeWe!”
New Intern Yue
Some words from our new intern
"Hi, my name is Yue. I am a sophomore at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am double majoring in East Asian Languages and Cultures and Psychology, which led to my interest to be a summer intern at YouWeMe. Being deeply aware of the importance of the possession of computer skills, I am looking forward to learning about the operation of NPO and how to help children in need to build a bright future. Since I am preparing for law school, I hope this valuable experience will point me in the right direction. I am excited to work at YouMeWe and hopefully to make a beneficial impact on the community."
New intern Maia
Here are some words from our new intern
"My name is Maia Hito and I am currently a 3rd-year student at UC Berkeley majoring in Cognitive Science and minoring in Education. My hope one day is to be a teacher who helps first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. I also love to travel and learn new languages whenever possible! I'm excited to work for an organization striving to improve the lives of those in their community. Can't wait to work with everyone! Thank you,
Maia Hito"
New Intern CJ
A few words from our new intern:
"Hello, my name is CJ Benitez. I'm a senior at the University of California Berkeley and a Bay Area native. I'm majoring in Linguistics because I have a deep passion for languages and how they impact our lives. Because of that, my favorite hobbies revolve around learning other languages, some of which include Japanese and Korean. I'll be interning at YouMeWe for the summer where I hope to gain experience with non-profit work because I view it as a personal duty to do what I can to improve the lives of those who struggle and suffer in society. I look forward to the upcoming months working with the YouMeWe team!"
New Intern Megan
Megan joined YouMeWe as an intern during her senior year at Fordham University in New York. She is a double major in Japanese Studies and International Studies and hopes to move to Japan after graduating. Megan has been studying Japanese for over six years, and also speaks Russian with her family. In her free time, she likes to tutor ESL, play the drums, and draw. Megan is very excited to work with the YouMeWe team!
Thank you CAD-IT for the donation!
A massive thank you to ‘CAD-IT’ for the donation!
Here are some words from the company :
We are powered by people. Our consultants have strong networks of relationships within Tokyo and are highly motivated to match you with our clients in the right way.
