In "Yuri Education Center", I fulfill the positions
of Chief Sustainability Officer, Social Impact
Director, and educator. It is an independent educational institution dedicated to promoting active
learning methods. Students are immersed in a dynamic learning environment where they gain
proficiency in science, sustainability, and English. They are encouraged to identify pressing
issues, set
achievable goals, and proactively implement solutions. If there is anything that can make this world
peaceful and sustainable, that is EDUCATION.
I received the Education 2.0 Conference Outstanding Leadership Award in February 2025.
Our educational philosophy: WE courageously DISCUSS, actively LEAD, and collectively ACT.
In "Yuria’s Happy English program", many parents and children, aged 4 months to 3 years,
enjoy
learning English songs and sustainability topics. I read a lot of books about animals, sea
creatures, and
nature. I also empower women especially mothers who have small children.
In our center, students aged 4 to 18 learn math, science, and social studies both in Japanese and
English. Students aged 8 and above participate in sustainability classes, discussions,
presentations,
and workshops. I regularly conduct workshops of SDG 12 responsible consumption and production.
Each student selects and presents their own SDG 12 topic.
In our Zoom sessions, I encourage students to speak and courageously communicate with people from
all over the world including students aged 8 to 18, sustainability practitioners, professors, and
adult
attendees.
Also, I am committed to a sustainable future by making products (YURINDI) from recycled
materials, helping lower-income communities with the sales, and promoting their independence
through intermediate care and educational support. My sandal project is a signature project. Durable
and fashionable sandals are made from used motorcycle tires and clothes. I am uniting the world with
great traditional craftsmanship to help realize a sustainable world.
I hold experiential studies and in-depth academic discussions around the 17 SDGs. Our current
emphasis is on helping communities in promptly securing safe water collection through the use of our
sustainable protective footwear. We provide education on sanitary practices to ensure ongoing water
safety.