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We need YOUR help to make our Fun-Raiser on October 15th absolutely amazing!

Imagine the excitement on our young people's faces when they see the incredible prizes we can offer - just like this lucky winner! But we can't do it without our wonderful community stepping up.

We're seeking generous businesses and individuals to sponsor or donate items for our raffle. Whether it's:

Gift certificates from local restaurants

Electronics or gadgets

Experience vouchers

Handmade items or services

Anything that could bring joy and excitement!

Every donation, big or small, directly supports the children in institutional homes we serve - helping them prepare for life after age 18 through our career support programs and digital inclusion initiatives.

Your sponsorship will be recognized at our event and across our social media platforms, showing your commitment to youth empowerment in our community.

Ready to be part of something special? Please DM us or email [email protected] to discuss how you can contribute to making dreams come true!

Together, we can create moments of pure joy while building brighter futures. It takes a village, and YOU are part of ours!

Join us October 15th: https://peatix.com/event/4575117

#YouMeWeNPO #CommunitySupport #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #FunRaiser #RaffleSponsorship #TogetherWeCan

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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 6pm-8pm

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

Every ticket purchased, every donation given, and every bid placed directly supports our programs that bring light to vulnerable lives.

Together, let’s celebrate the power of compassion and write a new chapter of hope.

Reserve your space at [email protected]

Tickets here
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One of the main reasons we do the work we do at YouMeWeNPO is that sometimes the childhood trauma leads to suicide.

We lost a child this summer to suicide.

There are no words!

Please join us in the TELL Step Up 2025

Start the conversation!

From September 10, 2025 (World Suicide Prevention Day) through October 10, 2025 (World Mental Health Day).

Suicide remains a critical issue that impacts individuals and communities in Japan. To inspire positive change and tackle this uncomfortable but important topic, TELL focuses on Step Up Challenge 2025 – a month-long, nationwide effort to #StartTheConversation.

WHO: Individuals, communities, schools, embassies, NGOs, and business organizations

WHAT: Take action (solo or with a team) using the number 20,320

(You can walk, run, bike, swim, climb, crochet, paint, talk, fundraise – get creative!)

WHERE: Anywhere in Japan or the world

WHEN: September 10 - October 10, 2025

WHY: To honor the 20,320 people who lost their lives to suicide in Japan last year.

How: https://www.tellevents.org/

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We have mapped the orphanages along the traditional 53 Stations of Tokaido between Nihonbashi and Kyoto.

We are in contact to spread the word and offer our services.

Please join us October 15th at the Salesforce Ohana Floor for our Fun-Raiser and finish line of completing the 53 Stations of "Connectivity".

If you cannot make it, please consider purchasing a raffle ticket. If you can offer something for our silent auction or raffle, please contact us.

https://youmewe.peatix.com/

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Ireland Cultural Day Celebration at TKG!

We partnered with the Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation (JICEF) and Youth For Future (YFF) to hold an Ireland Cultural Day celebration at Tokyo Katei Gakko! There, the kids of TKG learned about Ireland, made Irish sweets, played some instruments, and played games! We would like to thank everyone who attended and made the event possible. 💜

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Thank You Carter Group

✨ A heartfelt thank you to Carter Group for their generous donation of 30 Android media pads and 2 MacBooks, made possible through KiFor!
This incredible contribution will empower the children we support with greater access to digital tools—helping them build essential skills for education, careers, and connection in today’s world.
We’re deeply grateful to Carter Group and KiFor for helping us at YouMeWe make a real impact. 💙
#YouMeWeNPO #CarterGroup #KiFor #DigitalInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #fortheyouth #japanesechildren #children #Japan #alternativecare #fostercare #CSR

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A heartfelt thank you to @3M for their generous grant and continued community partnership.

From our memorable experience with the 3M Impact Global Japan, skills-based volunteer cohort to today’s support, 3M has played a vital role in helping YouMeWe empower children in institutional homes. We’re grateful for your dedication to making a difference.⁠

#3MImpact #3Mgives #YouMeWe #BuildingFutures #SkillsForLife #fortheyouth #japanesechildren #children #Japan #alternativecare #fostercare

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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

#AlternativeCare #FosterCare #CSR

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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.

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Join us on October 15th.

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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

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Michael Clemons Michael Clemons

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.

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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

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