The Power of Us | Yui Inaniwa

The Power of Us: Local Efforts for a Better, Shared Future

Where Local Meets Global: Fighting Inequity One Community at a Time

I believe that local solutions have the power to drive global change. By amplifying community-led programs from around the world, I aim to show how human challenges—like poverty, injustice, and inequity—transcend borders. These social initiatives reveal the strength of collective impact and the vital role of knowledge sharing in solving our most pressing shared issues. My hope is that here, local voices rise, global connections form, and a more equitable future comes into focus.

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Digital Equity Across the Lifespan: Bridging Gaps for Every Generation

I’ve listened to the morning routines of students, waking up before dawn to sit outside a McDonald’s or a Starbucks just to finish their homework on public Wi-Fi. Adults, taking night classes or online courses to upskill or reskill for new careers as industries shift. Seniors, facing the challenges of disconnection, struggling to access healthcare in an increasingly digital world. These stories reveal a broader challenge: digital equity — the opportunity for everyone, regard

Yui Inaniwa

Oct 9, 20258 min read

Examples of young people not in education, employment or training.

269 Million Youth Are Being Left Behind: Who Are They and What Can We Do?

Around the world, 2Around the world, 269 million young people—disproportionately women—are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).