一般社団法人One Young World Japan

Happy to share that I will be speaking at Impact Shift this weekend alongside One Young World friends Tsuyoshi Domoto, Ibun Hirahara, and Yuka Imanishi (who will be moderating the session)! We will talk about our experiences and provide insightful discussions about the field of social impact, hoping to inspire others to kick off their own passion and projects. Our session is called One Young World × IMPACT SHIFT Session and will take place at Stage G at Tokyo Convention Hall (March 2nd, 2:30 - 3:45PM) If you're interested in coming to the event over the weekend, please let me know, as I still have a few free/discount tickets that I can give away. Aside from our session, the impact shift is a massive event that will allow you to network and gain great inspiration from! Check out the event by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gX_Q9fkT Thank you, Yuka Imanishi for the wonderful opportunity to speak in hopes of inspiring others! #sdgs #impactshift #socialimpact #impact #change #npo #npoinjapan #npowork

I am very happy to share that I have completed One Young World Academy Offical Development Assistance Course in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Let me share some key takeaways from ODA Academy. - ODA is often overlooked, especially outside of development agencies and civil society organizarions, despite being the primary funding source for many initiatives related to SDGs. Over the past years, we've seen cuts in foreign aid budgets. This is concerning because without consistent aid, many development gains, especially those tied to global issues like health, education, and climate action, could stall or regress. - ODA is not just a gift, it is global cooperation. It is essential to understand that ODA is not a gift to a faraway country. Many challenges we face are global challenges which affect everyone, regardless of where we live. So it is vital that we, as global citizens, recognize that challenges transcend borders. We must think beyond national interests and adopt a mindset that we are all citizens of planet Earth. - We cannot achieve peace without development, nor can we have development without peace, and we certainly cannot have either without human rights. Development aid cannot be reduced. It is about people. It is about providing the tools they need for better lives. - ODA is not just financial transaction, it is an investment in a better, more equitable world. That is why it is crucial that young people like us must be involved with the conversation. We are not just the leader of tomorrow, we are the leader of today. We are the ones who will inherit the consequences of current decisions. We need to amplify our voices in aid discussions and development initiatives to ensure that they reflect our collective vision for a sustainable world.

Japan + One Young World (OYW) family = a reunion to remember! It was truly an honor to participate in this year’s summit debrief and reconnect with remarkable friends, mentors, and role models across the fields of AI, education, and business. At the heart of One Young World lies the unparalleled inspiration that comes from witnessing so many young changemakers—both young in age and young at heart—pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and refusing to take 'no' for an answer (especially here in Japan). I feel incredibly fortunate to have this extraordinary community in my life. I am especially grateful to Kimihito "Kimy" Okubo, Daren Afshar, and Yuka Imanishi for all their incredible support in my journey. They are not just the backbone of OYW Japan—they are its heart and soul! Question to ponder: If the sky was the limit, what would you start?

The One Young World summit was the best experience I have had in my entire life. I have never gained so much inspiration and motivation from anything this much before. It is a one of a kind community and I was shocked at how amazing each person I met was. I have never been surrounded by so much passion, drive, and inspiring people each with their own initiatives and organizations. We also had the opportunity to hear from so many great speakers such as the Prime Minister of Canada. The summit ended with me (and I’m sure many others) crying both the night it ended, when I woke up, and on the flight back to Japan today. When the ambassadors said that you would make life-long friends, I didn’t believe them, but it’s only when you experience this summit, you understand what they mean. Having the privilege to come to this summit and meet so many inspirational people, it is now our responsibility to take action. And oh my Japan- we have a lot of work and catching up to do with you. I can’t wait to meet everyone again and I’m saying this because I know we will very soon. Thank you to everyone for making this the best experience of my life ❤️ Let’s all find a way to see each other next year in Munich 👋 #oneyoungworld #oyw #oyw2024 #oneyoungworldjapan #oywj #sdgs #sustainabledevelopment #oywmontreal #yff #youthforfuture #OYW24

Had another great day of One Young World Japan events. Our annual Student Pitch and Send Off events are a great chance for our young stars to meet, talk, and support one another. I also get to spend my pro bono time with some of Japan’s coolest people. Special thanks to our global partner, Deloitte, for the local location support. And to Shure Japan and Quili for the audio visual expertise. We can’t do these events without this kind of amazing support from our partners! And to the inspiring volunteers who raised their hands to help out, I love you all. Thank you so much!!!! Looking forward to hearing how our 2024 Japan delegation experiences the One Young World summit in Montreal next month!!!