OUR
PROGRAMS
The Global Identity Program
The Global Identity Program (GIP) program provides children with social responsibility and agency through project-based learning to self-discover and gain independence through the exploration of various topics and issues. The curriculum is designed to run from elementary through high school children living in orphanages across Japan, allowing the children to self-discover how they want to play a positive role in the increasing globalizing society.
The three pillars that make up the program consist of global citizenship, English literacy, and digital literacy, allowing the children to self-discover and become independent in Japan’s growing multicultural and technologically advancing society.
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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.
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.
Weekly Classes
Elementary School
Our program for elementary school students offers weekly classes that utilize a project-based and inquiry-based approach to enhance the five life skills and digital literacy, following a global citizenship curriculum.
Children delve into a variety of topics using the GIP learning cycle, including identity, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility, among others. Each six-month module is designed to inspire children to explore and identify their own interests and passions, fostering a journey of self-discovery within our program.
Secondary School
In middle school and high school, students have the opportunity to engage in one or both of the following educational pathways of our program.
Building their passionate projects:
Students select a topic of interest from the global citizenship curriculum they explored during their elementary school years. With the guidance of a mentor, they embark on a long-term passion project. This approach allows us to support them in developing their interests and passions deeply and meaningfully.
Certification and Life-Preparation Course:
Students will earn certifications in various digital tools that they were introduced to in the elementary phase of the program. This course also includes the teaching of various practical skills designed to ensure that students are fully independent by the age of 18. This comprehensive preparation covers both technical abilities and life skills essential for their future independence and success.
Spring and Summer Camp
Our Spring and Summer Camps serve as a platform for children to present their semester-long projects to peers, sponsors, and volunteers, demonstrating their learning and achievements. These camps not only celebrate the children's efforts but also incorporate enjoyable activities, enriching their educational experience and encouraging personal growth. Our spring camp is conducted annually in March and August.
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FUN Days
Once every two months, all children participating in our Global Identity Program come together for a day filled with engaging activities like futsal, hiking, and barbecue
events. These FUN Days are designed to enhance the children's ability to adapt and thrive in varying social environments, further promoting their personal development and resilience.
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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. To allow the children to realize their unlimited potential, we recently launched the Global Identity Program, which allows children from elementary to high school to self-discover their passions and interests.