As a Catholic-inspired NPO, Seibo Japan focuses on feeding children worldwide and educating students in social enterprise. We have formed partnerships with various schools in Japan, promoting a “Global Village” educational curriculum that provides students with practical and pastoral experiences about global issues and commitments.
Seibo Japan joined EDU-Port Japan (led by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) to integrate Japanese educational culture with Catholic ethics. Under the leadership of Makoto Yamada, they applied methods like the “Conversation in Holy Spirit” to facilitate workshops, enhancing collaboration between Catholic and missionary groups, such as Salesian and Jesuit communities.
Seibo Japan showcased their educational impacts through presentations at the National Society for the Study of Catholic Education, highlighting projects like Koen Women’s High School(a Catholic High School in Tokyo) students’ engagement in social entrepreneurship by selling Malawi coffee. Additionally, they launched an International Baccalaureate course at St. Joseph High School to combine Catholic education with IB elements like Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS).
Seibo Japan is also collaborating with the Catholic University of America to implement the Catholic Entrepreneurship and Design Experience (CEDE), aiming to teach students about vocations through Catholic ethics-based practical methods. Its vision for 2025 includes expanding the Global Compact on Education across more institutions and using our international network for wider influence, incorporating practical aspects of Catholic education to clarify students’ vocations.
by Mr Raphael Makoto Yamanada
