Yonsei 32 Silent Auction

Our Program relies on generous donors, and we would like to ask for your support through participation in our Silent Auction. This auction will be open for bidding on June 9th at 12:00PM PST, closing on June 23, 2025 at 5:30PM PST. Our goal is to raise $25,000 across our Silent Auction. Funds received from our Silent Auction will go back to the Yonsei program and will also support our Y32 inbound program.

If you don't see anything you are interested in bidding on, we also welcome donations by clicking on the green "Donate Now" button in the bottom left!

On behalf of our Yonsei Basketball Association, we thank you for your generosity and support.

The Yonsei Basketball Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 by a group of Southern California Japanese Americans interested in establishing a cultural exchange program for middle school-aged youth, using basketball as the vehicle.  Today, the organization strives to provide eighth-grade boys and girls the opportunity to experience the Japanese heritage and cultural roots firsthand by coordinating their travel to prominent cities in Japan.  Participants take part in a goodwill exchange by way of playing basketball and taking part in a home stay experience, learning and sharing the two cultures.  As a result, lifelong friendships and experiences are developed.​Players and parents undergo a detailed selection process.  Participants are selected for academic excellence, positive attitude, extracurricular activities, and sound basketball skills. Program Components include:

• Cultural activities in preparation for the trip to Japan
• Cultural education to prepare for the home stay experience
• Basketball practices coached by high school-level coaches
• Fundraising and community service, all under a team atmosphere