Towards a society where children who said 'I have no dreams' can talk about their dreams | The society envisioned by Yumeiku where all children can talk about their dreams
The General Incorporated Foundation Yumeiku has joined April Dream, declaring its goal to create a society where children can have dreams. Its 'ONEART' project turns disabled children's art into professional works, returning 60% of sales as scholarships.
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Our foundation supports April Dream, a project that aims to make April 1st a day to express dreams. This press release shares the dream of the General Incorporated Foundation 'Yumeiku'.
There are children who say, 'I don't have any dreams.'
Children abused by their parents, children without parents, children with no place to belong at school—
In such environments, the reality is that even the word 'dream' has become something distant.
The General Incorporated Foundation 'Yumeiku' conducts activities to create opportunities for these children to feel they 'want to do' something.
The name 'Yumeiku' carries the meaning of 'moving towards a dream' and 'nurturing a dream' in Japanese, and 'You Make' in English.
We embedded the idea that children themselves are the creators of their dreams into this name.
## Dream 1: Turning Drawings by Children with Disabilities into Scholarships — ONEART
Under the philosophy that 'There are no disabilities in art,' ONEART takes original drawings by children with disabilities, transforms them into artworks by professional artists, and presents them at exhibitions. 60% of the artwork sales is returned as scholarships to the children who drew them and their families.
The revenue distribution from sales is as follows:
- 60% ▶ Returned as scholarships to the child who drew it and their family
- 20% ▶ Participating artists
- 20% ▶ Operating costs
For the children, it becomes an experience where what they drew reaches someone else.
At the same time, it is an opportunity for families to feel that 'there are people who care about our child.'
## Past Achievements
- Cumulative scholarship payments: ¥15,850,000 (as of March 2026)
- Participating artists: Over 30 (domestic and international)
- Exhibition host cities: Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Kobe
- Annual new works: Over 100 pieces
There are children who say, 'I don't have any dreams.'
Children abused by their parents, children without parents, children with no place to belong at school—
In such environments, the reality is that even the word 'dream' has become something distant.
The General Incorporated Foundation 'Yumeiku' conducts activities to create opportunities for these children to feel they 'want to do' something.
The name 'Yumeiku' carries the meaning of 'moving towards a dream' and 'nurturing a dream' in Japanese, and 'You Make' in English.
We embedded the idea that children themselves are the creators of their dreams into this name.
## Dream 1: Turning Drawings by Children with Disabilities into Scholarships — ONEART
Under the philosophy that 'There are no disabilities in art,' ONEART takes original drawings by children with disabilities, transforms them into artworks by professional artists, and presents them at exhibitions. 60% of the artwork sales is returned as scholarships to the children who drew them and their families.
The revenue distribution from sales is as follows:
- 60% ▶ Returned as scholarships to the child who drew it and their family
- 20% ▶ Participating artists
- 20% ▶ Operating costs
For the children, it becomes an experience where what they drew reaches someone else.
At the same time, it is an opportunity for families to feel that 'there are people who care about our child.'
## Past Achievements
- Cumulative scholarship payments: ¥15,850,000 (as of March 2026)
- Participating artists: Over 30 (domestic and international)
- Exhibition host cities: Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Kobe
- Annual new works: Over 100 pieces
FAQ
How is ONEART's revenue used?
60% of the revenue goes to scholarships for children and families who draw, 20% to participating artists, and the remaining 20% to operational costs.
How much scholarship money has been awarded so far?
As of March 2026, a total of 15,850,000 yen in scholarships has been awarded.
Where have the art exhibitions been held?
Exhibitions have been held in Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Kobe, and other locations.