About YOU-I
NPO YOU-I
Building communities through the energy of our global human network.
Not the world’s No.1 NPO, but the only NPO that connects the world.
Purpose
NPO YOU-I was founded with the objective of contributing to the internationalisation and cultural/economic development of local communities within Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. We aim to create opportunities for foreign residents, including international students, to gain experience in Japanese society and to actively participate within the community. We plan and participate in various international exchange events which are focussed on learning about and enjoying different cultures, regardless of race, nationality, language, religion, etc.
Action Plan
- Social enterprise initiatives
Self-administration through business activities - Promotion of cooperation with local governments
We implement initiatives that can only be achieved through coordination between local governments and NPOs - Civic activities with no individual expense burden
We treasure the active participation of foreign residents and the younger generation - Business revenue is used in NPO activities
Board of Directors
| Position | Name | Nationality |
| Chairman | Kazuo Yamada | Japanese |
| Vice-Chairman | Tadahiro Yoshida | Japanese |
| Director | Vadim Bushmakin | Russian |
| Director | Kayo Mochidate | Japanese |
| Director | Mami Mukaide | Japanese |
| Director | Yui Goda | Thai |
| Director | Sonpil Kim | Korean |
| Director | Chris Jameson | Australian |
Examples of our Initiatives etc.
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- We introduced YOU-I on the Telekin-chan TV program (2016)
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- Japan-Korea Mountain Climbing Exchange Event (2017)
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- We received an appreciation award from the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (2016)
