With a goal to make Japan the most livable country in the world by helping foreign residents in Japan who struggle to find housing. We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview Smile Home founder, Sadie Hase, about why she created the app, what inspires her to give back, and what her future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between Sadie and our Global Community Team Leader, Jasmine, below! -------- Jasmine: Hi, Sadie! Thank you

With the goal of fostering spiritual, cultural, and interesting conversations with individuals around the world, Canem created the Kotodama Podcast. We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview her about why she started her podcast, what inspires her to give back, and what her future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between Canem and our Global Community Team Leader, Jasmine, below!

From helping you manage your social media platforms to getting you press releases, Trelexa helps you go from just a talent to a well-known professional using cutting-edge AI-powered technology. TEDXIU We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview the president of Trelexa about why he joined the company, what inspires him to give back, and what his and the company's future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview between C.J. Marks

REI funds projects that provide opportunities for displaced communities to rebuild and regain independence. They prioritize partnerships over intervention and direct implementation. This approach enables communities to utilize local talents and skills, and available resources in the most effective way leading to sustainable outcomes.

With a goal to create hands-on learning opportunities for students and volunteers to develop real-world skills in event and project management, while simultaneously building a platform for local voices to share their stories, Dr. Joe Hug founded TEDxInnovationU.

With a goal to support children and their education, Lauralee Garson-Okamoto, who comes from a charitable family background, was always taught that volunteering is about contributing back to our community.

Teaching young people through real-world experience. Chau Bui, a Vietnamese native, grew up in an international education background; her work and personal values are deeply shaped by community, education, and cross-cultural experiences. We at Giving Tuesday Japan had the exclusive opportunity to interview her about why she joined CRCC, what inspires her to give back, and what her future goals are. Take a look at the My Giving Story interview.

JECO—short for Jaladurgam’s Eco—is my way of saying “this belongs to me, but also to all of us.” Eco, for me, isn’t just the environment—it’s the culture we create around it. I first felt its urgency through Climate Fresk that revealed how deeply human actions intertwine with environmental impact. Later, in Tokyo, I thrived in vibrant climate communities, weekends filled with ideas and energy.