Our People

The hands and hearts behind every story we tend.

Meet the staff, volunteers, and partner organizations who help Npo Kaede grow roots in communities across Japan.

Team

Core Staff

Dedicated coordinators who design programs, nurture partnerships, and keep our mission rooted in purpose every single day.

Volunteers

Storytellers, gardeners, translators, and listeners who generously give their time to help neighbors flourish together.

Partner Organizations

Schools, libraries, and local nonprofits who co-host workshops, share resources, and amplify care across neighborhoods.

Board & Advisors

Experienced guides who steward our vision, ensuring every decision honors the communities we serve and learn from.

Team

A team cultivated like a garden

Our team grows organically, each member bringing a unique bloom of skill, story, and quiet dedication to shared purpose. Together we listen deeply, plan patiently, and tend relationships with the same care we offer the neighborhoods we serve across changing seasons.

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Checklist

  • Three full-time program staff coordinating regional activities
  • Over forty active volunteers contributing monthly
  • Twelve partner organizations co-hosting workshops
  • Volunteer onboarding held every spring and autumn
  • Open board meetings welcoming community observers