Members & Supporters

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities I), The University of Tokyo
Background: Has collaborated with students from Japan and abroad through a field program in the Philippines focusing on urban and agricultural development and poverty, and by organizing student conferences in Boston and Tokyo. Active in Ubunture UTokyo since its launch last year, exploring approaches to educational cooperation through fundraising, curriculum design, and field visits. Aims to promote international educational cooperation that expands children's possibilities by connecting people across countries and backgrounds.

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Natural Sciences I), The University of Tokyo
Background: Developed an interest in educational inequality in high school, conducted international comparative research, and won a domestic competition for the paper. Currently engaged in activities to reduce educational disparities with NPOs and student groups in the Noto region. Also plans and runs inquiry-based learning events for children and leads a university seminar on the theory and practice of inquiry learning. Interested in digital skills as well, works on robotics and math-driven problem solving using digital technology, and has achieved results in competitions in Japan and abroad—bridging science & technology with education.

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Natural Sciences I), The University of Tokyo
Background: With seven years of invasive species research up to university and multiple STEM research experiences including two peer-reviewed papers, supports high school and university students through UTokyo research programs. Strong interest in education and exchange abroad, backed by one year of volunteering in Cambridge and Sydney and several overseas programs.

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Natural Sciences I), The University of Tokyo
Background: Focused on aviation in high school, studying accident investigation and pilot training. National champion in an English oratory contest on international relations. Now a member and vice-representative of HUAP (a UTokyo club that exchanges with Harvard students), handling coordination and outreach, and serves as outreach lead at Ubunture UTokyo. Currently researching pilot training centered on CBTA with support from multiple companies and writing related papers.

Affiliation: 1st year, College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities III), The University of Tokyo
Background: Participated in a global leader program in Singapore during high school, where engaging with local university students through classes and Model United Nations sparked an interest in international cooperation. Has also been active in the Boy Scouts for ten years, participating in numerous volunteer and international exchange programs. Inspired by a mentor in the Boy Scouts who traveled across Australia by bicycle during university, aims to travel across the African continent in the future.

Affiliation: 1st year, College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities II), The University of Tokyo
Background: Spent four years studying in the U.S. starting from the third year of junior high school, serving as vice president of the high school chapter of a major entrepreneurship education organization, where he organized park cleaning volunteer projects in collaboration with environmental NPOs. Experiences working with people of diverse backgrounds at educational institutions and NPOs sparked his interest in cross-border problem-solving. Currently a member of the student organization MIS, working with Vietnamese university students on waste management issues, handling project planning and local relationship building.

Affiliation: Faculty of Letters (French Language and Literature), The University of Tokyo
Background: Developed an interest in colonialism issues during high school graduation research and is currently interested in such issues in African countries. Traveled to Senegal for two weeks during the first year of university as part of a club activity, conducting a brief survey on local discourses surrounding historical perceptions of the colonial era. Plans to study abroad in South Africa for one year starting this July, focusing on post-colonial issues across literature, political science, and sociology.

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities I), The University of Tokyo
Background: Attended the Japanese School in Johannesburg, South Africa, for two years. Through international exchange programs at local elementary schools and orphanages, developed a deep interest in South African society and international cooperation. In a university seminar, wrote a thesis on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established post-apartheid, conducting field visits to local institutions like the Constitutional Court. Active in organization management and event operation as the representative of a squash club and a member of the school festival committee, and served as vice-representative of a joint student exchange program between UTokyo and Seoul National University.

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities I), The University of Tokyo
Background: Spent his childhood attending an international school in the Middle East, living alongside friends from all over the world. Through participating in English debate in high school, he developed a strong desire to cherish international connections in university as well. He is currently active as the president of UTDS, a parliamentary English debate club. Inspired by a past visit to South Africa where he witnessed local disparities firsthand, he decided to join this project. At Ubunture UTokyo, he mainly supports communication with overseas partners using English.

Affiliation: 2nd year, College of Arts & Sciences (Humanities II), The University of Tokyo
Background: Has practiced abacus (soroban) since childhood, achieving the highest rank of 10th dan in both abacus and mental arithmetic, and won a national championship in team competition. Interested in educational disparity, she participated in initiatives like the "Your Choice Project" and "Field Study Program" to deepen her understanding of educational inequality and social issues. Through her participation in the UTokyo Global Internship, she broadened her international perspective by interacting with Thai students and realized the importance of cross-border collaboration. Subsequently, she founded and serves as the representative of a student organization where students from diverse backgrounds tackle social issues.