Emre Caglar is the founder of Youth for a Future, a nonprofit organization working to empower children living in orphanages across Japan through education, mentorship, and self-discovery.
In this episode, Emre shares his journey from launching a student club focused on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs) to building a growing youth-led movement for social impact.
We delve into the challenges of working in the nonprofit sector, the emotional weight of leadership, and the deep importance of sustainability and collaboration when creating lasting change. Emre also reflects on how a pivotal experience at the One Young World summit shaped his vision and helped him build a community around youth empowerment.
From quiet moments of connection in Japan’s orphanages to big-picture dreams for the future of education, Emre brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective to social entrepreneurship.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and the transformative power of giving young people the tools to shape their own futures.
Highlights: 00:00 Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future
10:06 The Journey of Youth for Future
20:05 Impacting Lives: Stories from the Orphanages
30:10 Challenges and Growth in Nonprofit Leadership
Follow Emre and his team at Youth for Future here: https://www.yfforg.com/ Follow Emre’s LinkedIn and Instagram accounts here:
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