Youth Changemakers

Youth Changemakers aims to work towards a more inclusive society.
We are introducing a group of young individuals who are involved in various activities, taking us one step closer to this common goal.

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  Melissa Chang

  OrigPower

  Media

  OrigPower is a youth-led organization aiming to create a more inclusive society by connecting people with disabilities through individual stores. By sharing stories of each individual's originality, OrigPower creates visibility and advocates for equitable opportunities for the disability community.

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  岡田天太

  Kakewa Farms

  Agriculture

  地方の高齢農家やコロナで売り先を無くした農家と東京の消費者を繋げるオンラインストア"Social Store"を立ちあげる。また、障がい者の雇用支援を目的とした農福学連携キッチンカーの運営。また、世田谷区と連携し住居付近にスーパーなどがないために買いものに困っている高齢者や障がい者(通称買い物弱者)の支援を目的とした野菜販売を行う予定。

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  牛尾美湖

  LePro Tokyo Soccer

  Sports & Athletics

  障害者サッカーと健常者サッカー融合という全国で前例のないフットボールクラブを創設し皆様と一緒に作り上げることで、障害のあるなしに関係なく、すべての人に夢を与え、感動を創造していきます。そして、このフットボールクラブをダイバーシティ×スポーツのロールモデルとして日本中に発信し、携わるすべての誇りとなれるクラブを目指します。

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  Jennifer Higa

  Jennybean Original

  E-Commerc & Technology

  Jennybean Original is an e-Commerce organization that Jennifer started as a hobby. She designed a line called “mr.fish” which includes sweatshirts, t-shirts, crewnecks. and more. 100% of profits go to a non-profit she volunteers for called Dreams For Kids DC, which aims to empowers youth with disabilities in Washington DC. Jennifer also is involved in founding an accessibility initiative at her company, Appian Corporation.

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  Kyler Caldwell

  Genki Project

  Food & Consumer Goods

  The Genki Project is an organization founded in the pillars of Nutrition, Education, Sustainably, and Community. The main avenue in which they operate is through the production and selling of nutrition bars made with natural ingredients. With each nutrition bar sold, a portion of the profits goes to NGOs fighting malnutrition and food insecurities.