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Learning Facilitator
Kampala, Uganda | July 2024 - Present
Ashinaga (ã‚ã—ãªãŒè‚²è‹±ä¼š Ashinaga Ikueikai) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Tokyo, Japan that provides educational funding and psychological support to children who have lost one or both guardians, as well as to those whose guardians suffer from serious disabilities.
Since its founding in 1993, the organization has raised an estimated $1 billion and has helped over 95,000 students complete high school and/or attend university. Ashinaga also provides residential facilities, psychological support, day programs and camps for both younger children and Ashinaga student loan recipients.
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At Ashinaga Foundation, I served as a Learning Facilitator Intern, supporting a cohort of more than 25 students through one of the most critical phases of their academic journeys. My role was to ensure that these students were not only prepared academically, but also equipped with the confidence, resilience, and leadership skills to thrive beyond the classroom.
Designed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans covering SAT preparation, reading comprehension, and study challenges using active learning methods.
All students successfully passed their SAT exams, opening doors to new opportunities for higher education.
Facilitated workshops on self-awareness, goal-setting, communication, and ethical leadership development.
Over 80% of participants reported significant growth in their leadership skills and confidence.
Provided dedicated mentorship to struggling students with personalized study plans and regular check-ins.
Co-led bonding sessions that strengthened trust, teamwork, and solidarity among students.
By the end of my internship, the cohort had grown academically, personally, and collectively. The measurable results—100% SAT pass rate, 80% leadership growth, and strengthened peer networks—only tell part of the story.
The deeper impact was watching students begin to believe in themselves, redefine their self-worth, and imagine futures where they could be changemakers in their own right. My time at Ashinaga was more than an internship. It was a formative experience that taught me how to balance structure with empathy, how to lead with both strategy and heart, and how to create environments where young people can grow into their potential.