You-Make Foundation Launches 'Bridge of Six Degrees' YouTube Project to Connect Children with People They Want to Meet
The Tokyo-based You-Make Foundation has launched a new project called "Bridge of Six Degrees" and is seeking participants. Based on the "Six Degrees of Separation" theory, the project aims to fulfill the dreams of children under 18 to meet specific individuals by leveraging human connections. It particularly targets children battling illness or living in welfare facilities, and the process will be documented and released on YouTube.
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The You-Make Foundation, located in Tokyo, has initiated a new project, "Bridge of Six Degrees," to fulfill children's dreams by tracing human connections, and has begun recruiting participants.
## About the "Bridge of Six Degrees" Project
This initiative is based on the concept of "Six Degrees of Separation," the idea that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person through a chain of acquaintances with no more than five intermediaries. It aims to realize children's wishes—such as "I want to meet them," "I want to express my feelings directly," or "I want to ask for advice about my dream"—by building a "bridge" of introductions from person to person.
The project is not merely about creating a surprise meeting. The plan is to document the entire process: the journey until the child meets their desired person, the power of human connection that emerges, and the personal growth the child experiences. This will be broadcast as a documentary on YouTube.
## Application Details
- **Eligibility:** Individuals aged 18 or younger, especially those battling illness, living in child welfare institutions, or not attending school.
- **Applicants:** Applications can be submitted by the children themselves, as well as by parents, guardians, or facility staff.
- **Note:** It is acceptable if the child has not yet decided on a specific person they wish to meet. The foundation will help them organize their thoughts through conversation.
## How to Apply
Applications are accepted via email.
- **To:** info@you-make.org
- **Subject:** [Application] Bridge of Six Degrees
- **Content:**
- Applicant's name (child, parent, facility staff, etc.)
- Child's name, age, and current situation (e.g., undergoing medical treatment, in a child welfare facility, not attending school)
- The person the child wants to meet, reasons, and background
- Facility/school name (optional), phone number, email address
## The Project's Mission
Through its experience working with children who claim to have "no dreams," the You-Make Foundation believes that deep down, these children have aspirations to meet someone or try something. The foundation asserts that what they need are adults who take their dreams seriously and a single success story of "I tried, and it came true."
"Bridge of Six Degrees" is a project designed to provide children with the experience of knowing there are adults acting on their behalf. The goal is to empower participating children to take their next step and to create a program that inspires viewers to take on their own challenges.
## About the You-Make Foundation
Combining the Japanese words for "nurturing dreams" and the English phrase "You make," the foundation supports children and young people in carving out their own futures. It operates nationwide across four domains: welfare, education, experience, and expression, with programs such as "ONEART" for art support for children with disabilities, free tutoring, shelter collaborations, and event planning.
To continue its activities, the foundation is accepting donations through its website.
- **Donation Information:** https://congrant.com/project/you-make/15023
## About the "Bridge of Six Degrees" Project
This initiative is based on the concept of "Six Degrees of Separation," the idea that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person through a chain of acquaintances with no more than five intermediaries. It aims to realize children's wishes—such as "I want to meet them," "I want to express my feelings directly," or "I want to ask for advice about my dream"—by building a "bridge" of introductions from person to person.
The project is not merely about creating a surprise meeting. The plan is to document the entire process: the journey until the child meets their desired person, the power of human connection that emerges, and the personal growth the child experiences. This will be broadcast as a documentary on YouTube.
## Application Details
- **Eligibility:** Individuals aged 18 or younger, especially those battling illness, living in child welfare institutions, or not attending school.
- **Applicants:** Applications can be submitted by the children themselves, as well as by parents, guardians, or facility staff.
- **Note:** It is acceptable if the child has not yet decided on a specific person they wish to meet. The foundation will help them organize their thoughts through conversation.
## How to Apply
Applications are accepted via email.
- **To:** info@you-make.org
- **Subject:** [Application] Bridge of Six Degrees
- **Content:**
- Applicant's name (child, parent, facility staff, etc.)
- Child's name, age, and current situation (e.g., undergoing medical treatment, in a child welfare facility, not attending school)
- The person the child wants to meet, reasons, and background
- Facility/school name (optional), phone number, email address
## The Project's Mission
Through its experience working with children who claim to have "no dreams," the You-Make Foundation believes that deep down, these children have aspirations to meet someone or try something. The foundation asserts that what they need are adults who take their dreams seriously and a single success story of "I tried, and it came true."
"Bridge of Six Degrees" is a project designed to provide children with the experience of knowing there are adults acting on their behalf. The goal is to empower participating children to take their next step and to create a program that inspires viewers to take on their own challenges.
## About the You-Make Foundation
Combining the Japanese words for "nurturing dreams" and the English phrase "You make," the foundation supports children and young people in carving out their own futures. It operates nationwide across four domains: welfare, education, experience, and expression, with programs such as "ONEART" for art support for children with disabilities, free tutoring, shelter collaborations, and event planning.
To continue its activities, the foundation is accepting donations through its website.
- **Donation Information:** https://congrant.com/project/you-make/15023