Finnovalley and Yumeshokunin Announce Comprehensive Partnership to Promote Social Participation of Children and Youth

Finnovalley, Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shuhei Kawata; hereinafter "Finnovalley"), a member of the TIS INTEC Group, and the Certified Non-Profit Organization Yumeshokunin (Office: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Jun Iwakiri; hereinafter "Yumeshokunin") announce the signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement on July 13, 2026, aimed at promoting the social participation of children and youth.

Through this partnership, Finnovalley and Yumeshokunin will combine their expertise in digital technology and financial services with Yumeshokunin’s practical know-how in educational support, accelerating collaboration across broader fields to promote youth social participation and create value for local communities.

Background

In recent years, due to economic disparities, diverse family environments, and weakening local communities, significant gaps have emerged in children’s and youth’s access to learning, experiences, and social connections. These challenges cannot be solved by financial support alone; there is a growing need to create environments where individuals can safely engage with their communities, take on challenges, and grow.

In this context, Yumeshokunin has been working to build new digital-based safety nets for local communities, including its initiative "Table for Kids," which supports families facing economic hardship.

Meanwhile, Finnovalley has been developing digital infrastructure through fintech solutions such as its regional digital currency platform "MoneyEasy," supporting not only regional economic revitalization but also encouraging behavioral change and community engagement among residents across municipalities nationwide.

Since 2020, the two organizations have collaborated for over five years, jointly implementing initiatives such as providing a digital points management system using a regional digital currency platform for "Table for Kids," and delivering SDGs and career education classes for high school students. Social challenges spanning education, welfare, and community development cannot be addressed by a single organization alone. Through their joint efforts, both parties have shared the conviction that sustained co-creation—leveraging each other’s strengths—is essential to generating lasting value, leading to this comprehensive partnership.

Overview

Under this partnership, the two organizations will advance comprehensive collaboration in the following areas. The direction and initiatives are as follows:

### Creating New Educational and Social Participation Opportunities Using Digital Technology and Financial Services

By combining Finnovalley’s expertise in digital technology and financial services with Yumeshokunin’s on-the-ground educational support know-how, they will build new frameworks for social participation suited to the needs of today’s society. In particular, they aim to elevate the support activities for families under "Table for Kids" into a more stable and scalable model.

### Co-Creation of New Projects to Address Social and Local Challenges

By integrating their respective expertise, the two organizations will explore innovative approaches to address pressing educational and social issues that require solutions in the current era.

### Knowledge Sharing Through Cross-Organizational Talent Exchange

Through cross-organizational staff exchanges, including knowledge sharing, secondments, and training programs, both organizations aim to enhance the skills of their personnel and broaden their perspectives.

Future Outlook

Moving forward, Finnovalley and Yumeshokunin will leverage this partnership as a foundation to realize an inclusive society powered by digital technology. They will jointly develop groundbreaking educational programs and support systems that maximize their respective strengths, continuing to build societal infrastructure that ensures no child is left behind in terms of information and opportunity. Furthermore, they will utilize digital technology not merely as a tool for efficiency, but as social infrastructure that connects people with society and communities, promoting the creation of inclusive local communities where everyone can participate.

About Finnovalley (https://finnovalley.jp/)

Finnovalley, Inc. is a member of the TIS INTEC Group, providing fintech solutions such as the regional digital currency platform "MoneyEasy." Headquartered in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, the company collaborates with municipalities and businesses nationwide to support regional revitalization, cashless payments, and administrative digital transformation (DX).

About Certified NPO Yumeshokunin (https://yumeshokunin.org/)

With the mission of "supporting the learning and growth of children and youth as a society," Yumeshokunin has been conducting social education and welfare programs for children and youth since 2004. Certified as a Public Interest NPO by Tokyo Metropolitan Government, it works on creating new social systems, including "Learning Trip," which provides diverse experiential learning opportunities, and "Table for Kids," which supports economically disadvantaged families through digital tools.

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