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A massive thank you to ACCJ for the donation !

On behalf of YouMeWe, we want to express our deepest appreciation for your recent donation. Your generosity and support mean a great deal to us, and we cannot thank you enough for your contribution.

Your support has made it possible for us to continue our mission and make a positive impact on the lives of children, putting a smile on their faces!

We are truly grateful for your generosity and the difference that it will make.

Your donation is an investment in our community and in the future, and we are honored to have your support.

If you want to learn more about ACCJ, do not hesitate to visit their website: https://www.accj.or.jp/

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Brazil Lessons

Weekly English classes are happening in Brazil! This week the kids were learning new vocabulary!

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New Intern Hugo Ha

"Hey everyone! My name is Hugo Ha, and I’m a year three psychology student from New Zealand. I am excited to be working as an intern at YouMeWe, as this opportunity allows me to contribute to a meaningful cause and learn more about how to best help children as they age and develop."

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New Intern Yaqi Zhang

" Hello everyone! I am Yaqi Zhang and I am from China. I am currently doing the first year of my master's degree in legal studies at the University of Auckland, and I have just graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor's degree in sociology and economics this summer. I am very excited to work with YouMeWe as an intern because I am passionate about assisting institutionalized children and other underprivileged or vulnerable individuals from marginalized groups. I believe working with YouMeWe is a fantastic opportunity for me to develop a better sense of how to improve the world and make meaningful contributions to society. "

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Streamline Donates $30,000 on "Giving Tuesday"

29th of November, 2022, was the international day of charity. Streamline media group donated a sum of $30,000 to various organisations in support of young people and minorities across the globe, and YouMeWe was one of the recipients.

Here is the link to their original blog post:

https://blog.streamline-mediagroup.com/media/30000-dollars-donated-for-giving-tuesday

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Thank you Robert Walters!

We had the incredible opportunity to visit Robert Walters's headquarters where one of YouMeWe's Ambassadors gave a presentation. We also would like to express our gratitude for all the donations raised through our coin boxes.

Further to this, thank you for the donation of computers, clothes and gifts which are in the process of being distributed to the homes.

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Thank you 'Vega Japan' for the donation!

We would like to share our gratitude to 'Vega Japan’ which donated monitors to be installed at the homes we support in Itabashi-Ku and Ota-Ku.

Here below you can find some words from the company:

"Vega Global is one of the largest System Integrators and Managed Service Providers for Audio-Visual Solutions, Video Conferencing, and Collaboration Technologies. We have a comprehensive network of over 600 professionals in various office locations in Hong Kong, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom."

https://www.vega-global.com/

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I.T. on Wheels Project

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YouMeWe SKILLS 2022

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How well do we actually know who we’re talking with?

On the web, in video games, and on social media, it’s easy to meet and chat with people from all over the world. This can be great, but it also has some risks. How well do we actually know who we’re talking with? In this video from commonsense.org you’ll hear what teens have to say about meeting and talking to people online. You can also think about what kinds of information you’re sharing and think of ways to keep your online friendships safe and positive.

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YouMeWe Skills 2022

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A little change makes a big difference.

“A little change makes a big difference”

Would your company be willing to have our donation boxes at your reception? Please contact us at [email protected]

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YouMeWe Giver's Club. Created to give back to donors.

Join now for a peek into the world of creation at YouMeWe https://youmewenpo.org/givers-club

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We held meetings online with donor companies

We held meetings online with donor companies to learn about the skill set catalogue we have for them to learn more about to be able to use their volunteer hours but more importantly to connect with a home we paired them with.

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The founder of You Me We,

The founder of You Me We, an NPO devoted to providing resources and "fishing poles" to children in orphanages, institutions, and foster care, Michael Perry Clemons, opened my eyes to the issues surrounding the increase of children who have suffered abuse, trauma, or abandonment in Japan. His team's efforts are admirable and genuinely speak to the sanctity of life and how educating parents is crucial for children to survive and thrive. Michael also shares stories about his grandfather, mother, banking career, and how You Me We came to be. This is a robust conversation that inspires, hopefully, some self-reflection.

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New Intern Aina Sekido

Hello everyone! My name is Aina Sekido and I am from the Philippines and Japan. I will be soon entering my last year of high school at Seisen International School in Tokyo. I am very excited to be working at YouMeWe as an intern because it is a great opportunity for me to contribute in making a positive impact and supporting children as they continue to grow up.

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New Intern John Stone

Hello! I am John Stone. I am a United States Air Force veteran, currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in International Business Studies at Temple University Japan. I am very excited to work with YouMeWe because I want to assist in supporting its goal of helping institutionalized children. I believe that it is important to put one’s energy into making the world a better place and YouMeWe is an excellent outlet to pursue this goal.

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Mark Bell/YouMeWe Education Scholarship Fund Application 4

Mark Bell/YouMeWe NPO Scholarship Fund Application

Below is an application received for the Mark Bell Scholarship:

第一志望の進学先（大学・短大・専門学校）Target University/Technical School 1

日本福祉大学 Nihon Fukushi University

入学費、初年度の授業料および教科書・教材等の諸経費　 Annual Costs (Tuition, books, supplies)

131万円　1,310,000 yen

第二志望の進学先（大学・短大・専門学校）　Target University/Technical School 2

愛知淑徳大学　Aichi Shukutoku University

入学費、初年度の授業料および教科書・教材等の諸経費　 Annual Costs (Tuition, books, supplies)

138万円　1,380,000 yen

一ヶ月分の生活費 Anticipated Monthly Living Expenses

11万円　110,000 yen

一年分の生活費 Anticipated Yearly Living Expenses

132万円　1,320,000 yen

他の奨学金を受取る予定　Will you receive additional scholarships?

日本学生支援機構(貸与型)　Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO)

必要な金額　How much funding do you need?

270万円　2,700,000 yen

小論文：進学して学びたい学部・専攻、および将来の目標を書いてください。将来の目標を実現するために、志望先の学部・専攻にて学ぶ事が、どのように役に立つのか、下記にまとめてください。 (ビデオメッセージ、パワーポイント、もしくは直接プレゼンテーションしていただいても結構です。)　

Explain your desired course of study or intended major in university or technical college. What are your future goals? How will this course of study help you realize your goals for the future? You can present your ideas in writing below, or, if you prefer, you can submit a video message, a powerpoint presentation, or an in-person presentation. Please ensure you can explain why the school listed above will help you attain your goals:

私の将来の目標は児童養護施設の職員になることです。私は中学校1年生から高校1年生の夏まで児童養護施設でお世話になりました。知っている人が１人もいない施設で心細かった私はとても緊張していてこの先どうなるのだろうかという不安もありましたが。そんな時、施設の職員さんが気軽に話しかけてくださり緊張や不安は無くなりました。私は大学に進学して児童保護施設について学び資格をとっと私がお世話になった職員さんたちのように困っている子達に寄り添って少しでも安心させてあげられるような職員になりたいと思います。

My dream is to be a staff of a children's dormitory. I lived in a children’s dormitory from when I was in 7th grade to 9th grade. I remember moving into the facility for the first time, I felt so lonely because there was nobody that I knew of, but all the staff members were so kind and caring that I felt like I was embraced. I would like to go to an university to learn about child welfare and be just like the staff members who helped me. I would like to be the person to help children who are in need and let them know they are not alone.

Home Director Notes / Recommendation

施設長からの記載 / 推薦

The below space has been provided for the director of the specific orphanage or home to provide a brief overview and description of the individual applying for the Education Scholarship Fund. Please provide the name of the Home or Institution and your name and position.

この欄には、児童福祉施設より、進学奨学金の応募者に関する情報や推薦事項を記載してください。施設名及び、記載者の氏名、役職の明記をお願いいたします。

He has lived in our facility for 4 years since he was in 7th grade to the first year in high school. After that, he moved out and lived with his mother taking care of his 3 siblings. He is the oldest son and often was the victim of domestic violence by his father since he was trying to protect his siblings. However, he is a positive and earnest kid who was loved by everyone in the facility. Sometimes, our staff members counted on him and let him be a leader among the children. Currently he is out of the facility, but he has to give up his dream since it is financially difficult for his mother to pay all the costs for a university. Thus, I would like you to have at least an interview, knowing it is an exception. Thank you.

本児は中学1年生から高校1年生の夏まで約4年間若松寮で過ごしました。その後、今日まで1年半は実母のところに間取り妹と姉弟４人の兄弟の世話をしながら高校に通っています。長男ということもあり、幼少の頃から実父からの暴力を一人で受け他の兄弟を守ってきました。施設での生活は常にポジティブかつ真面目で誰からも慕われる存在でした。時には我々職員も彼を頼りにし子どもの中でもリーダを任せておりました。現在は施設で生活しておりませんが、お母さんだけの収入だけでは進学の夢を諦めなければなりません。どうか例外ではありますが、一人の若者の将来に光を与えるためにも面接だけでもお願い致します。

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Mark Bell/YouMeWe Education Scholarship Fund Application 3

Mark Bell/YouMeWe NPO Scholarship Fund Application

Below is an application received for the Mark Bell Scholarship:

第一志望の進学先（大学・短大・専門学校）　Target University/Technical School 1

名古屋学芸大学　Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences

入学費、初年度の授業料および教科書・教材等の諸経費　 Annual Costs (Tuition, books, supplies)

212万4千円　2,124,000 yen

第二志望の進学先（大学・短大・専門学校）　Target University/Technical School 2

愛知淑徳大学　Aichi Shukutoku University

入学費、初年度の授業料および教科書・教材等の諸経費　 Annual Costs (Tuition, books, supplies)

219万5千円　2,195,000 yen

一ヶ月分の生活費 Anticipated Monthly Living Expenses

12万円　120,000 yen

一年分の生活費 Anticipated Yearly Living Expenses

144万円　1,440,000 yen

他の奨学金を受取る予定　Will you receive additional scholarships?

日本学生支援機構　Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO)

必要な金額　How much funding do you need?

356万4千円　3,564,000 yen

私は将来、小学校の先生になりたいと思います。なので進学することを決めました。私は小学校の先生になりたいと思っていますが、幼稚園の先生にもなりたいと思っています。そこで大学の資格などを探して、一番私の思っている条件が重なった大学が名古屋学芸大学です。私はこの大学に進学して、2つの免許を取得したいと思っています。この大学に進学することができれば、小学校、幼稚園の先生になるための必要な資格を取ることができるのはもちろん、子ども達を育てていくための必要な技能、知識、子どもとのいい接し方などについて学べると思っています。

My dream is to be an elementary school teacher or preschool teacher, and Nagoya University is the best school for me to get all the certificates including a teaching license. If I can go tothe university, I believe that not only I will be able to get the license, but also can learn some knowledge that will help me interact with children.

Home Director Notes / Recommendation

施設長からの記載 / 推薦

She has been moving around various children’s dormitories since she was little, and has not had sufficient education. She could not go to an elementary school that much, and she was not proud of that. When she was in seventh grade, she came to our facility and has been studying very hard ever since to catch up. Even after she became a high school student, she kept studying and has been an outstanding student. She has a dream of having a child welfare job from a young age and has been saving money for it.

She is a driven person and willing to work hard for her goals; therefore, I recommend her for this scholarship.

本児は幼少の頃からいろいろな施設を転々とし、十分な養育を受けてきませんでした。また小学校はほとんど通う環境になく、基礎学力がないのが本人のコンプレックスでした。中学1年の時に若松寮に措置され、そのコンプレックスを取り除くために3年間必死になって塾に通い学力をつけてきました。高校入学後も努力を欠かさず、常に学年でも上位の成績を残しています。子ども福祉の分野にすすむ夢を早い時期から持ち、アルバイトを時間の許す限りシフトに入りお金を貯めています。性格として自分で決めた目標を達成するまで最大限の努力を惜しまないところを推薦させていただきます。

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Mark Bell/YouMeWe Education Scholarship Fund Application 2

Mark Bell/YouMeWe NPO Scholarship Fund Application

Below is an application received for the Mark Bell Scholarship:

第一志望の進学先（大学・短大・専門学校）　Target University/Technical School 1

金城学院大学　Kinjo Gakuin University

入学費、初年度の授業料および教科書・教材等の諸経費　Annual Costs (Tuition, books, supplies)

135万5千8百円　1,355,800 yen

第二志望の進学先（大学・短大・専門学校）　Target University/Technical School 2

名古屋女子大学　Nagoya Women’s University

入学費、初年度の授業料および教科書・教材等の諸経費 Annual Costs (Tuition, books, supplies)

142万4千円　1,424,000 yen

一ヶ月分の生活費 Anticipated Monthly Living Expenses

10万円　100,000 yen

一年分の生活費 Anticipated Yearly Living Expenses

120万円　1,200,000 yen

他の奨学金を受取る予定　Will you receive additional scholarships?

必要な金額　How much funding do you need?

私は子供が大好きな高校2年生です。私の夢は保育士になる事です。私は保育士になるために大学に進学し、専門的な知識を身につけたいです。志望する学校は、金城学院大学と名古屋女子大学です。どちらも保育士として学べる環境が整っており、特に金城学院大学は、他の保育、教育系の大学よりも多くの学外学習が用意されてあることや、ピアノの個人レッスンがあるこのに魅力を感じました。実習を通して、子どもと関わるスキルだけでなく、社会人としてのマナーやコミュニケーション能力を身につけていきたいです。私はピアノ初心者のため、個人レッスンでピアノの技術を磨いていきたいです。私は子ども達が一緒にいて楽しい、安心できると思ってくれるような保育士になるために大学で勉学に励み、積極的にボランティア活動にも参加することが、今度に役立つことだと考えています。

I am a high school student who likes kids and has a dream of working at a nursery.In order to make my dream come true, I would like to go to these universities so that I wii be able to learn specialized knowledge. These two universities have a perfect environment for studying, and especially Kinjo Gakuin University offers numbers of off campus training and piano lessons which are appealing to me. Through off-campus training, I am expecting to learn not just the ways to interact with kids but also how to conduct myself as an adult. I am a beginner in piano, so I would like to improve my skills through piano lessons.I would like to be the one who kids feel safe and relieved being around; therefore, studying at a university and participating in volunteer work will help my future.

Home Director Notes / Recommendation

施設長からの記載 / 推薦

She came to our facility when she entered high school. She has been with us for just over a year, but we know that she is a polite and cheerful kid. As well as studying hard, she is working part-time to save money for her future. She was raised in a single-mother household, and she meets her mother once every three months; however, her mother cannot support her financially due to a mental illness. She is only a second year high school student, and we are not sure how much she will grow as a person, but we are looking forward to how she grows from now on.

本児は高校入学と同時に若松寮へ移ってきました。なのでまだ1年2ヶ月しか一緒に生活しておりませんが、礼儀正しく常に元気で明るい児童です。学生医生活はもちろんの事、アルバイトを一生懸命に取り組み将来の進学資金としてしっかり貯金しています。家庭環境は離婚母子家庭で2〜3ヶ月に1度母との面会を実施しておりますが、精神疾患のため支援は期待できません。現在高校2年生なので後1年10ヶ月でどこまで成長するか予想しづらいですが、真面目な性格なので楽しみにしています。