About
The Social Entrepreneurship Project
Our Story
It all started from 2021, as we were first introduced to the concept of social entrepreneurship. What started as a 3 year project, quickly evolved into a mindset and desire to discover what high-school students can achieve.
Noticing our privilege to live in Japan, our goal was not only to help those in need, but to create positive change in the Pacific Islands. Shaping us, helping others, solidifying our Social Entrepreneurship Project.
Our Values
Authentic Service
Locals identify problems, and we provide support to achieve broad universal aims such as SDGs. The process is facilitated by us and the application of solutions is owned by locals.
Sustainability
We believe that support and service is not a 1-time action, but rather a long and repetitive process that requires us to frequently reflect and learn from the locals, those whom we are supporting. Our support’s end goal should promote the self-sustenance of the locals we are helping so that eventually they can thrive on their own.
Transcend
Always strive to do better and not limit the project’s scope. Do not limit yourself because you are a student, but rather discover and push the boundaries of what students can achieve.
Project Process - 01
Investigation
Teams research and learn about social issues to familiarise themselves with the concept.
Project Process - 02
Planning
Teams decide on a country or group to support, and plan on possible strategies for their project.
Project Process - 03
Action
Teams apply their strategy and plan to support those in need.
Project Process - 04
Reflection
Teams reflect on their method, improves them, and inherits their project to new members.
Directors
Dedicated to Service, our directors provides the guidance to teams, supporting them to achieve their goals while aligning with our core values, and create positive impact.
Teric Cheung
Teric Cheung started as the Director of team Blue Leaf in 2022 and now takes the role of the Director of SEP. While passionate in helping others, he is also experienced in leadership roles. Together with other directors, we will guide SEP and our teams to create an impact both locally and globally.
Alan Ham
Hi, I’m Alan and I am in charge of Public Relations for Blue Leaf. I’ve been in Aoba Japan for more than 7 years, and I paint and build scale and wargaming models for fun. I also love snowboarding. I hope that this project can create a change in the world.
Hiromi Docherty
Hello! I am the teacher supervisor for Blue Leaf. I enjoy working with my brilliant students who took initiative in this project. I am proud of my students and that they're aiming to make a better world. Holistic education is my passion!