Empowering children to be leaders of change
The MaNaBu Movement is empowering children to become advocates of a kinder, more inclusive, and sustainable future and nurture their curiosity.
MaNaBu Movement believes that children should be treated as equals, listened to, and talked with as opposed to talked to. Children are born to live their ideas, be valued, and be heard.
Growing Empowered
The MaNaBu Movement (MNBM) was started by children, is growing with children, and keeps glowing through children. Children are the core of the MNBM Foundation, anytime, anywhere.
Empowered children take the world into their hands, live their dreams and beliefs, and accomplish ideas that help propel our humanity.
Who are Ma, Na and Bu?
Ma, Na & Bu are kind-hearted animated ambassadors for a good cause and fun storytellers to which children can easily relate.
Designed to inspire children and families MaNaBu instills empathy, empowerment, curiosity, and passion.
MANABU® ( to learn in Japanese ) is gender-neutral, cross-cultural, inclusive, are inspired by 17 United Nations SDGs.
A highly compassionate tree–hugger that takes all problems to heart. Very earth conscious. Isn’t much into sports but loves to run in panic.
#kindness
A very intellectual geek who loves to help those in need as much as he loves to win Nobel prizes. Logic is his third best friend, right after Ma and Bu.
#curiosity
A good and clumsy giant whose diet consists of objects he accidentally eats. Hasn’t broken any records in his lifetime but breaks a chair every time he sits.
#mindfulness
MaNaBu Movements
Community-based actions are dedicated to empowering children and families, inviting them to unite, collaborate, and make a positive impact on their community and planet.
MaNaBu Movements are based on local, small-scale actions where children can immediately see the positive impact of their efforts.
Upcoming movements
Saving a Planet is a Team Sport
September 2022 – January 2023
Samobor, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
