YouMeWe NPO
Empowering teenagers from foster homes and orphanages to build confident, independent futures
Location: Activities in Japan, Philippines and Brazil
Mission:
To support teenagers growing up in institutionalized homes as they prepare to leave care at age 18, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and guidance to pursue education, employment, and independent living.
Who we are
YouMeWe is a non-profit organization based in Tokyo that works directly with children’s homes to mentor and educate young people facing the challenges of institutional care.
They help children develop critical life skills, from digital literacy to communication and decision-making. So that when they leave care, they’re ready to thrive in the real world.
Through one-on-one support, community engagement, and long-term mentoring, YouMeWe fills the gap between care and true independence.
Our activities
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Digital Literacy & Life Skills
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Workshops in computer skills, email writing, presentation tools, and job-readiness
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Equipping youth with the tools to navigate modern education and work life
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Communication & Confidence Building
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Focused programs to strengthen language, writing, and self-expression
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Coaching to help youth understand and advocate for their goals
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Mentoring & Academic Support
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1:1 mentoring with volunteers from diverse backgrounds
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Support with university and technical school applications
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Academic tutoring
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Community Partnerships & Education
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Collaboration with international volunteers and mentors
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Expanding programs to homes in the Philippines and Brazil
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Building a network of lifelong support around each child
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The challenges we face
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Sudden Transitions: Youth leave care at 18, often without a support system.
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Lack of Individual Attention: Homes are nurturing, but personal guidance is limited.
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Employment Readiness: Many lack job skills, mentors, or access to opportunity.
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Confidence Gap: Without encouragement, many don’t believe they have options.
How You Can Help
Your support helps youth transition into adulthood with dignity, skills, and hope.
We’re currently seeking help to:
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Fund devices and digital education tools (e.g. laptops, tablets, software licenses)
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Support tutoring and mentoring programs
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Provide career readiness and life skills training
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Expand outreach to more homes across Japan and globally
Other ways to support include:
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Volunteer to mentor or tutor
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Donate devices or sponsor scholarships
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Host skills workshops for youth
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Introduce new partner schools, programs or tech partners
Currently, this site only accepts financial donations.
If you’d like to support in other ways, please email us here at KiFor
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¥1,000 → Provides essential materials for workshops (notebooks, writing tools and learning content)
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¥3,000 → Supports mentoring sessions and career coaching for youth preparing to leave care
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¥5,000 → Helps fund digital learning tools, (laptops, tablets & software for life and job skills training)
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¥10,000 → Helps support a youth with tutoring, mentorship, & application support for school or work
What you receive in return
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For corporate donors – custom reporting and meaningful partnership visibility
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The opportunity to support Japan’s next generation of changemakers
Make a donation
Thank you for donating to YouMeWe NPO to support their work in Japan. The donation payment page might come up in Japanese, but don't worry, it’s super intuitive and easy to complete.
Frequency
One time
Monthly
Amount
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￥5,000
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YouMeWe partners with companies and volunteers to empower youth in care and help them transition confidently into independent adulthood.
Team Volunteering Opportunities:
Engage your employees in meaningful mentorship, from running digital skills workshops to hosting career talks or supporting with school applications.
Youth Empowerment Campaigns:
Co-create initiatives that raise awareness of institutionalized youth and demonstrate your company’s commitment to education, inclusion, and future talent development.
Program Sponsorship:
Help fund laptops, tutoring, mentorship, and access to career prep tools, and support the systems that guide these young people beyond age 18.
These partnerships don’t just support kids, they give your team a chance to live your values, develop empathy, and connect to purpose in a real, human way.
Contact us at KiFor to explore partnership opportunities!
Follow YouMeWe NPO's journey:
Website: https://youmewenpo.org/
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