Same Sky. Unequal Starts.
We Change What’s Next.
Under one sky to build a better world.
What’s your favorite childhood memory?
Swimming in a clean icy cold pool on a sunny weekend? A trip to the amusement park? Getting scolded by your parents staying up late with snacks and cartoons on your iPad?
For millions of children, these simple pleasures are luxuries, not memories.
“Nearly 1 in 5 children worldwide survives on less than $3 a day.”
About us
The world is more connected than ever.
We can now meet and learn from people across countries and cultures in an instant. Yet millions of children are still limited by poverty simply because of where they are born.
This is one of the defining challenges of our generation.
And the ones who will shape the future are us—young people, connected beyond borders.
That is why we created YAOS, Youth Across One Sky.
Because this is not about helping from above, but about standing side by side across cultures.
A passion for creating change
Through workshops, international exchange, and donation initiatives, we aim to deepen understanding of child poverty and inspire young people to take action together.
International Exchange program
We organized an international exchange event between schools to raise awareness of child poverty among our generation—and turn that awareness into action.
Workshops
We hosted English workshops and gift initiatives for children living in poverty in Japan.
Donation ＆ Volunteering
Coming Soon…
Impact
We were able to reach…
120＋
children in the year 2025!
- Understanding poverty across borders
- Spreading English Education in Japan
- Holiday Donation Drives
Our Members
30＋
International Members
8＋
Countries
From different corners of the world, high school students unite with one shared drive: to take action.
Member
Lemi Okada
Founder / President
She is a senior at International Christian University High School in Japan. Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Japan for high school, shaping her cross-cultural perspective. With a strong interest in child poverty—particularly its impact on children’s physical and mental well-being, as well as the role education plays—she co-founded this organization in 2025.
Tomoharu Katayama
Founder / Presidnet
Born in 2008, he is a third-year student at International Christian University High School in Japan. Interested in business, sustainability, and social issues, he is currently engaged in behavioral economics research. He has also received awards in multiple business competitions, leads several student organizations, and participates in internships related to business and social impact.
Recruiting new member!
