Tackling the Educational Experience Gap: Bringing STEAM Education to Every Child – NPO Pendemy Launches Official Supporter Recruitment

Pendemy Inc. (Headquarters: Fuchu, Tokyo; CEO: Hayato Kimura), which plans and develops STEAM education programs that fuse cutting-edge digital technology with hands-on creation, has officially launched a recruitment drive for 'Support Supporters' (donations). In collaboration with the NPO Pendemy Digital Education Lab, which works with public institutions and schools, the initiative aims to deliver high-quality learning to all children, regardless of their economic or environmental circumstances. While currently utilizing online methods to reach children nationwide despite limited funding, your support will help deliver 'real-world experiences' where children can directly interact with equipment across the country.

See Details ■ Tackling the Experience Gap through the 'Development Power' of a Corporation and the 'Public Nature' of an NPO As rapid technological advancements like AI increase the importance of the 'ability to ask one's own questions,' an 'experience gap' has emerged regarding access to the latest digital devices and high-quality inquiry-based learning, depending on a family's economic status or region. To solve this social issue, Pendemy has operated under a unique model: 'Pendemy Inc.' handles the planning and development of educational content, while the 'NPO Pendemy Digital Education Lab' delivers that learning directly to educational sites for free or at a low cost. With the expansion of our activities, we have received an increasing number of inquiries from companies wishing to cooperate via CSR and individuals wanting to provide financial support. In response, we have decided to formally open our support channels to further strengthen the foundation for our activities aimed at eliminating the educational gap. ■ Message from the Representative: Bringing the 'Joy of Learning' Born from Personal Experience to Every Child Pendemy CEO Hayato Kimura experienced a major setback in his third year of junior high school when he transferred from a rural area to the city and was told he 'could not get into any high school' due to the differences in educational environments. However, by giving his all and realizing that 'learning is fun,' his outlook on life changed completely. He later graduated second in his class from Waseda University Graduate School and went on to work as an IT engineer at IBM Japan. Based on this formative experience, Pendemy upholds the philosophy of 'wanting to provide every child, regardless of their environment, with the opportunity to discover the joy of learning.' Your support directly contributes to creating educational opportunities that broaden the future choices of children.