From July 19–21, as part of our 2025 D.A.A. (Designing ArtistAcademy)
Salon & Skills for Life program, children from institutionalhomes across Japan took part in the LEGO® Group’s creative workshop atThe Nordic Pavilion, EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai!
Together, they explored the expo, tackled real-world challenges, and
dreamed up inspiring new ideas — bringing them to life through their
own imaginative LEGO creations.
A huge thank you to @LEGO for making this experience possible!
#Lego #YouMeWe #ForTheYouth #JapaneseChildren #Children #Japan
Thank you, Société Générale, for joining YouMeWe in our second year of partnership.
Your support and commitment have helped children gain essential Skills for Success, Skills for Life, and Skills for Professional Success, empowering them to build brighter futures! @societegenerale #YouMeWe #fortheyouth #japanesechildren #children #Japan #alternativecare #fostercare
Fostering Higher Education
Spent Sunday evening at At.Joseph’s with 5 mentees (3 boys, 2girls)for Fostering Higher Education video by Miho Awazu from International Foster Care Alliance . Kicked off with Territory mapping workshop to talk about goal setting lead by our team at YouMeWeNPO and David Price and his daughter Hana.
Join us on October 15th.
You’re Invited to a Night of Hope & Impact with YouMeWe NPO
Join us for an unforgettable evening of purpose, passion, and philanthropy at our 53 Stations of Connectivity, benefiting YouMeWe NPO and our mission to "Our mission is to help teenagers growing up in institutionalized homes to become fully capable and financially independent young adults as they reach the age of 18 and prepare to leave the home, whether it is off to university, technical school, or to a new job."
🗓 Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15th from 7pm-9pm
📍 Location: SalesForce Tower Ohana Floor of Nissay Marunouchi Gardentower, 1 Chome-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005
🎟 Attire: Cocktail
Enjoy a heartwarming evening featuring:
Inspiring stories from those we serve
A gourmet buffet and curated drinks
Live entertainment and performances
Silent and live auctions
Special honors for community champions
Thank you for having us
In this episode, we welcome Michael Perry-Clemons, the inspiring founder of YouMeWe, a Tokyo-based NPO dedicated to empowering children in institutional care across Japan.
From digital literacy to life skills, YouMeWe provides crucial support to help these young individuals transition into independent adulthood with confidence.
Discover what sparked the creation of this impactful foundation, the unique challenges of nonprofit work in Japan, and how technology and mentorship are changing lives.
Whether you're passionate about social impact, education, or Japan’s evolving social landscape, this conversation will move you, inform you, and might just inspire you to get involved.
Thank you for donating during July Bonus Day!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated during July Bonus Day! Your support plays a vital role in helping us empower youth with essential digital skills. We deeply appreciate your help and belief in our mission. 💜 #YouMeWe #fortheyouth #japanesechildren #children #Japan #alternativecare #fostercare#CSR #JulyBonusDay
Yale Club Pizza Party at TKG
👩🍳🍕Kids spent a wonderful afternoon making pizzas at Tōkyō Katei Gakko! Thank you, Yale Club, for the fun and tasty Sunday! 🍅🧀💛
Meet The Builders for Lego’s Creative Workshop at the World Expo Osaka
They may be small, but their ideas are mighty. 💪
As part of our 2025 D.A.A. (Designing Artist Academy) Salon and Skills for Life, children from institutional homes across Japan will join the LEGO® Group’s creative workshop at the Nordic Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai — solving real problems and exploring new dreams! They will have the opportunity to express ideas on global issues through LEGO bricks and explore the EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai.
日本全国の児童養護施設から、子どもたちがレゴ® グループのクリエイティブ・ワークショップに参加します。大阪・関西万博 北欧パビリオンにて、自分たちの夢を形にし、レゴブロックで遊びながら学び、世界を探求するチャンスを手にします！
July Bonus Day Reminder!
🚨On July 16th, donate to YouMeWe and your gift will be MATCHED by GlobalGiving!
🌟 Every donation helps children in institutional care become confident, skilled, independent adults.
⏰ Matching starts 10:00 AM E.D.T / 11:00 PM J.S.T
Donate now ➡️ https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/digital-citizens/ or scan the QR code!
YouMeWe & LEGO® Group’s Build the Change Social Impact Program
Playing isn’t just fun – it’s a powerful way to solve real-world problems. 💡
As part of our 2025 D.A.A. (Designing Artist Academy) Salon and Skills for Life, at LEGO® Group’s Build the Change social impact program, children will become the builders of tomorrow, sharing new ideas and participating in the LEGO Group’s creative workshop.
遊ぶことは、楽しいだけじゃなくて現実の課題を解決する力にもなるんです！ 💡
レゴ®グループの「Build the Change」プログラムでは、子どもたちが未来をもっと良くするための新しいアイデアを生み出す創造的なワークショップに参加します！
July Bonus Day Reminder!
On Bonus Day, July 16, 10:00 AM E.D.T. to July 17, 10:00 AM E.D.T., all donations from $100–$1,000 will be matched by GlobalGiving. Your support helps youth gain access to: 💻 Tech skills, 📚 Mentorship, and 🌍 a Brighter future!
Let’s create change together 💙
Donate now ➡️ https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/digital-citizens/ or scan the QR code!
Something big is happening…
This July, something exciting is coming to the Nordic Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai, stay tuned!
✨この7月、大阪・関西万博 北欧パビリオンにワクワクがやってくる…！お楽しみに！
Thank you Fidel Consulting
A heartfelt thank you to Fidel Consulting for your generous donation of 10 laptops. Your support helps empower youth with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive!
World Music Day at Matsubaen with Société Générale
Spent an amazing afternoon celebrating World Music Day at Matsubaen with wonderful performances, lots of smiles, and dancing to パフリカ with everyone 🎶🌸
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our amazing partner Société Générale for making this special day possible 💜
#WorldMusicDay #YouMeWe
Colt Wellbeing Charity Challenge
We are pleased to announce that YouMeWe has been selected as the recipient of the funds raised during the Colt Wellbeing Charity Challenge scheduled for September.
Below, you will find the button for donations in Japanese Yen (JPY).
European Business Council in Japan Sustainability Committee Event
On July 25th, Michael Perry-Clemons of YouMeWe joined Cynthia Usui from the Single Mother Forum at the EBC (European Business Council in Japan) Sustainability Committee event to speak on the importance of social inclusion and support for underserved communities in Japan.
Michael gave a powerful presentation and shared YouMeWe’s mission to empower children in institutional care as they transition to adulthood by providing digital literacy, access to education, and dedicated mentorship!
July Bonus Day
Don’t forget to save the date! YouMeWe is participating in Global Giving’s July Bonus Day, where all your donations can be matched for a 24-hour window.
Thank you 3M!
We are thrilled to welcome the 3M Impact Global Network to Japan for their volunteer engagement. Over the next two weeks, YouMeWe will be collaborating with the team to refine our strategy and more clearly articulate our mission. Thank you, 3M, for your support and partnership!