特定非営利活動法人You Me We NPO

13/09/2026

What does it take to help a young person feel heard?

In our interactive workshops, volunteers sit with youth in care and work through questions together. The slide in this photo asks something simple but important: "What would need to happen for that uncomfortable feeling to go away?" Then it offers two paths, being ignored by someone older, or being spoken to with kindness.

It sounds straightforward. But for kids who have grown up in institutional care, having a safe space to name those feelings and talk through peer relationships can be genuinely new.

Our volunteers make these conversations happen every week. They show up, they listen, and they help young people practice the communication skills they'll carry into adult life.

If you're interested in volunteering or supporting this work, send us a message at [email protected]. We'd love to connect. 💙

12/09/2026

Every week, our volunteers log on from Japan and connect with youth in care homes in Manila for writing and communication classes. Watching a young person find the right words to express what they think, what they feel, what they want for their future — that never gets old. 💙

Writing is one of those skills that quietly opens doors. A clear email, a confident cover letter, a well-organized paragraph — these things matter when you're 18 and stepping out on your own without a safety net.

Thank you to every mentor who shows up each week across time zones. You're giving these kids more than grammar lessons. You're giving them a voice.

If you'd like to join our online tutoring sessions, send us a DM. We'd love to have you.

12/09/2026

Does the internet make us meaner?

In our Digital Citizenship class, we explored how the way we communicate online can affect other people. The conversation gave students space to think about empathy, responsibility, and the choices we make behind a screen.

What helps make the internet a kinder place?

09/09/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how non-profits reach the people they serve — but what does that actually look like inside a children's home?

In this episode, Michael Perry-Clemons, Founder of YouMeWe NPO, a Tokyo-based organization supporting children and young people in institutional care, explores how AI is creating new ways for non-profits to expand their impact, improve access to learning, and support their communities.

Drawing on his work with children's homes in Japan since 2007 and founding YouMeWe in 2018, Michael breaks down:

— How AI is already being used across the non-profit and education sectors
— The unique opportunities AI creates for young people who've faced disrupted schooling or institutional care
— What it actually takes to introduce new technology into a non-profit responsibly, especially when the people you serve are children

A grounded, practical look at where AI genuinely helps — and where it can't replace the human relationships at the center of this work.

Learn more about YouMeWe NPO: youmewenpo.org https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QiD1Zs05uu4UnBdpyI5pM?si=7FZOz9k0R-acq9G1LEuZCA

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how non-profits reach the people they serve — but what does that actually look like inside a children's home?
In this episode, Michael Perry-Clemons, Founder of YouMeWe NPO, a Tokyo-based organization supporting children and young people in institutional care, explores how AI is creating new ways for non-profits to expand their impact, improve access to learning, and support their communities.
Drawing on his work with children's homes in Japan since 2007 and founding YouMeWe in 2018, Michael breaks down:
— How AI is already being used across the non-profit and education sectors
— The unique opportunities AI creates for young people who've faced disrupted schooling or institutional care
— What it actually takes to introduce new technology into a non-profit responsibly, especially when the people you serve are children
A grounded, practical look at where AI genuinely helps — and where it can't replace the human relationships at the center of this work.
Learn more about YouMeWe NPO: youmewenpo.org
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QiD1Zs05uu4UnBdpyI5pM?si=7FZOz9k0R-acq9G1LEuZCA

08/09/2026

I've had a lot of conversations on this podcast. This one mattered differently.

I was placed in foster care at 13. My sister and I were separated. I know firsthand what it means to be a kid the system has decided is someone else's problem.

So when Michael Perry-Clemons walked me through what's happening inside Japan's orphanages, the 33,000 kids, the siblings split into different homes, the 90% who drop out of university in their first year, I wasn't just listening as a host. I was listening as someone who lived a version of that story.

Michael founded YouMeWeNPO, an NPO in Shibuya that goes into orphanages and teaches kids to code, earn certifications, build apps, and see a future for themselves. He's been at it since 2007. He calls the kids "champions" while they're in the orphanage and "ambassadors" once they graduate. Because language shapes how you see yourself.

He tells multicultural kids who feel like they don't fully belong anywhere: "You're not half. You're double." This resonated with me personally as I'm also a someone of mixed race .

It's the kind of reframe that sticks with a person and helps them shatter societal expectations so that they can reach their full potential.

This conversation reminded me why I started the Produck Podcast in the first place. It's one of my favorite episodes to date and I highly recommend you give it a listen. If it's within your means, please consider donating your time, money, or expertise to YouMeWeNPO and join Michael on his mission to empower future champions.

https://lnkd.in/p/gHWsGBcd

https://youtu.be/ex6Hl-pXxS0?si=QpY1zajoKQ4PcTd-

In this episode of the Produck Podcast, Lee Jean, himself a former ...

08/09/2026

Week 2 of our LEAD collaboration reminded us that relationships come first.

When we listen to children and bring their ideas into the lesson, they stay more focused and feel that their voice matters. One student even pulled us aside to say, “I really like this instructor!”

That small moment means a lot. Thank you to the LEAD team for showing up and building trust with our children.

05/09/2026

What did you dream of being when you were 10 years old?

And what do you do now?

For most of us, the answer to those two questions looks pretty different. Dreams shift, life happens, and somewhere along the way we figure out what we're actually good at or what we actually need.

But that figuring-out process is so much harder when no one is there to help you imagine what's possible.

That's what we work toward every day at YouMeWe. The young people we support deserve the same chance to dream, explore, and build a future that feels real to them.

Drop your childhood dream vs. what you do now in the comments. We'd love to hear it. 👇