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The Global Identity Program
Our GIP program is tailored towards allowing children to self-discover and work on their passions through a project-based approach, allowing them to develop their inquiry and problem-solving skills.
The ultimate goal of the GIP is to empower children in orphanages through getting them to self-discover their passion and the role they want to play in an increasing global society.
Approach
Our approach for the GIP follows utilizing two main tools, which are the five life skills that are promoted in all of our programs and the learning cycle, which is an important part of the project-based learning the children go through.
Life Skills
Social Skills
The lifeskills of the GIP aim to be addressed throughout the whole 12-year program. All programs and classes are designed to foster the lifeskills that we aim to instill in the children we impact. These are skills that are not only addressed and reflected upon during our weekly classes, but also the FUN days and spring/summer camps
Thinking Skills
Improve critical thinking by learning how to evaluate information carefully and make well-informed decisions, as well as reflect on experiences and learn from them to build a balanced and insightful perspective.
Social Skills
Learn how to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team, handle conflicts gently, and build strong cooperation skills that help you get along well with others in both personal and professional settings.
Inquiry Skills
Develop the ability to conduct detailed investigations, ask the right questions, and explore a wide range of topics in order to gain a deeper understanding and extend knowledge across various fields of interest.
Self Management
Strengthening the ability to manage time effectively, organize tasks, set realistic goals, and maintain a healthy balance in life, which is crucial for personal and professional success.
Self-Management
Self Management
Emotional Skills
Enhancing emotional intelligence by developing empathy and compassion, learning to understand and care about others' feelings. Commit to making a positive impact and being open to new perspectives and cultures.
Learning Cycle
The GIP learning cycle is designed as a guidance for the projects the children come up with during our programs. The learning cycle is a key tool that allows the children to come up with fantastic projects, while undertsanding the necessary preparations to a project possible.
Investigation
Students embark on a journey to understand the chosen topic by engaging in thorough research and inquiry. This phase involves gathering information and asking questions to build a solid foundation of knowledge.
Our Programs
In order to practice these five life skills in various settings and environments to promote global citizenship to children in care homes, Youth For Future holds various programs to engage with the children. Our programs include project-based and inquiry-based weekly classes, spring and summer camps, and excursions every once in two months.
Introducing the Phases
The GIP is split up into two phases, with the self-discovery phase allowing children to discover their passion through inquiry into various different topics and fields of interest and developing various digital skillsets and project development skills within the scope of structured and guided inquiry.
Children enter the aspiration phase of our program once they have investigated various different topics and fields in the self-discovery phase. In this phase, they develop their own passion projects within a mentor group.
Self-Discovery Phase
Inquiry Sessions
Children will dive into a variety of topics and issues through a project-based learning approach, using our learning cycle. These projects are designed to allow the children to simulate various careers and jobs, develop problem-solving skills, and enhance their ability with digital literacy.
Discovery Day
Discovery Days are a crucial component of this phase. These days allow children to design their own trips related to the topic they are investigating during the inquiry sessions. Each orphanage uses a rotation method to research, plan, and decide on a trip that children from different homes will embark on together. This collaborative planning process empowers the children by providing them with agency in co-designing the program.
Spring and Summer Camp
Our spring and summer camps take place at the end of each unit. During these camps, children select a project they have developed during the unit to present to their peers, sponsors, and volunteers, showcasing their learning and achievements. These camps not only celebrate the children's efforts but also include enjoyable activities related to the completed unit, making each event a "celebration of learning" occasion.
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Purpose of GIP
Japan is home to over 600 orphanages, sheltering more than 30,000 children. Tragically, many of these children end up in care due to experiences of violence, with over 200,000 cases of child abuse reported last year alone. Despite the declining population of children under 18 in Japan, the number of children in orphanages remains steady—an indicator of the nation’s ongoing orphan crisis.
Unfortunately, most of these children feel that their career choices are limited to the teachers and social care workers they interact with, the sole adults in their lives. The GIP allows the children to realize and discover their passions, understanding what role they want to