Fathering Japan Kansai Selected for Reiwa 8th Year WAM Grant!
NPO Fathering Japan Kansai (FJK) has been selected for the Reiwa 8th Year WAM Grant (General Grant Project) by the Welfare And Medical Service Agency (WAM). The project, titled "Increase Smiling Dads!" Community Collaboration Support Project to Promote Fathers' Child-rearing Participation, received 3,824,000 JPY in funding. FJK's initiatives include father-child experiential programs, workshops for couples on co-parenting, father-to-father exchange platforms, and continuous support through regional partnerships. FJK has also received a "meets all criteria" evaluation in the Basic Governance Check by the Japan Center for Nonprofit Organizations Evaluation (JCNE).
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 21:19
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NPO Fathering Japan Kansai (FJK) has been selected for the Reiwa 8th Year WAM Grant (General Grant Project) by the Welfare And Medical Service Agency (WAM). The project, named "Increase Smiling Dads!" Community Collaboration Support Project to Promote Fathers' Child-rearing Participation, secured 3,824,000 JPY. This initiative aims to create an environment where fathers can engage in child-rearing enjoyably and without undue burden. The project is structured around four main pillars: 1) Developing father-child experiential programs (play, crafts, picture books, experiments) to foster connections among fathers. 2) Providing learning opportunities for husband-wife collaboration, focusing on household chores, childcare division, and communication through online courses to build "teamwork in the family." 3) Establishing online and offline platforms for fathers to connect, share concerns, and experiences. 4) Implementing continuous support by collaborating with local governments, companies, and other NPOs to establish father support as a rooted community mechanism. Fathering Japan Kansai has been evaluated by the Japan Center for Nonprofit Organizations Evaluation (JCNE) and received a "meets all criteria" rating in their Basic Governance Check for governance.