Fathering Japan Kansai Selected for Reiwa 8 WAM Grant!
NPO Fathering Japan Kansai (FJK) has been selected for the Reiwa 8 (2026) WAM Grant (General Grant Project) by the Welfare and Medical Service Agency (WAM). The approved project, 'Increasing Smiling Dads!', aims to support fathers' involvement in childcare through community collaboration, with an estimated grant amount of 3,824 thousand yen. The initiative focuses on experiential programs for fathers and children, learning opportunities for couples, interaction spaces for fathers, and continuous support with local organizations. FJK strives to create an environment where fathers can engage in childcare effortlessly and joyfully, promoting sustainable fathering support rooted in the community.
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NPO Fathering Japan Kansai (FJK), which continues its activities with the desire to 'make dads' parenting more enjoyable!', has been selected for the 'Reiwa 8 WAM Grant (General Grant Project)' implemented by the Welfare and Medical Service Agency (WAM).
List of selected organizations page: https://www.wam.go.jp/hp/r8wam_naitei/
Project name: 'Increasing Smiling Dads!' Community Collaboration Support Project for Fathers' Childcare Participation
Estimated grant amount: 3,824 thousand yen
■ Background of this project
While parenting can be challenging, it can also be shared and enjoyed with others. This project provides experiential programs for fathers and children to enjoy together, interaction spaces where fathers can relax and talk, and opportunities for couples to learn tips on approaching childcare as a team.
We will expand an environment where fathers themselves can feel that 'parenting is fun' and 'it's reassuring to tackle it as a family.' We aim for a change where fathers' involvement in childcare is not special but a natural and enjoyable option. Such a change will create warm cooperative relationships in families, prevent fathers' isolation, and foster an atmosphere where the entire community supports children's growth.
■ Inquiries and contact for this project
NPO Fathering Japan Kansai, Vice Chairman Shogo Morita
Email: info@fjkansai.jp Phone: 090-1011-3411
Homepage: https://fjkansai.jp/
◎ Questions about the content or requests for events.
Inquiries at the 'just curious' stage are also very welcome!
■ Four pillars of this WAM project
In this project, we aim to create an environment where fathers can engage in childcare effortlessly and joyfully, and we will develop initiatives based on the following four pillars.
① Development of experiential programs for fathers and children
We will implement experiential programs where fathers and children can enjoy together, such as play, crafts, picture books, and experiments. Through these experiences, we will also promote the creation of connections among fathers.
② Learning opportunities for couples to collaborate
We will conduct online courses to foster 'the ability to manage the household as a team,' focusing on the division of housework and childcare and communication.
③ Creation of interaction and consultation spaces for fathers
We will newly create online and offline interaction spaces where fathers can easily connect and share their worries and experiences.
④ Continuous support in collaboration with local organizations
We will collaborate with local governments, companies, and NPOs to expand father support not as a temporary initiative but as a mechanism rooted in the community.
■ Would you like to join us??
FJK, with the keyword 'Smiling Dads,' will create sustainable father support rooted in the community together with everyone. If you feel 'this initiative is good' or 'I want to do this together,' please join us. Each person's involvement will make local childcare more interesting and warm.
Thank you for your cooperation.
NPO Fathering Japan Kansai has received an evaluation of 'meeting all criteria' in the 'Basic Governance Check' governance evaluation conducted by the Japan NPO Center (JCNE).
For detailed evaluation results, please refer here: https://jcne.or.jp/org/n2023e1225/
List of selected organizations page: https://www.wam.go.jp/hp/r8wam_naitei/
Project name: 'Increasing Smiling Dads!' Community Collaboration Support Project for Fathers' Childcare Participation
Estimated grant amount: 3,824 thousand yen
■ Background of this project
While parenting can be challenging, it can also be shared and enjoyed with others. This project provides experiential programs for fathers and children to enjoy together, interaction spaces where fathers can relax and talk, and opportunities for couples to learn tips on approaching childcare as a team.
We will expand an environment where fathers themselves can feel that 'parenting is fun' and 'it's reassuring to tackle it as a family.' We aim for a change where fathers' involvement in childcare is not special but a natural and enjoyable option. Such a change will create warm cooperative relationships in families, prevent fathers' isolation, and foster an atmosphere where the entire community supports children's growth.
■ Inquiries and contact for this project
NPO Fathering Japan Kansai, Vice Chairman Shogo Morita
Email: info@fjkansai.jp Phone: 090-1011-3411
Homepage: https://fjkansai.jp/
◎ Questions about the content or requests for events.
Inquiries at the 'just curious' stage are also very welcome!
■ Four pillars of this WAM project
In this project, we aim to create an environment where fathers can engage in childcare effortlessly and joyfully, and we will develop initiatives based on the following four pillars.
① Development of experiential programs for fathers and children
We will implement experiential programs where fathers and children can enjoy together, such as play, crafts, picture books, and experiments. Through these experiences, we will also promote the creation of connections among fathers.
② Learning opportunities for couples to collaborate
We will conduct online courses to foster 'the ability to manage the household as a team,' focusing on the division of housework and childcare and communication.
③ Creation of interaction and consultation spaces for fathers
We will newly create online and offline interaction spaces where fathers can easily connect and share their worries and experiences.
④ Continuous support in collaboration with local organizations
We will collaborate with local governments, companies, and NPOs to expand father support not as a temporary initiative but as a mechanism rooted in the community.
■ Would you like to join us??
FJK, with the keyword 'Smiling Dads,' will create sustainable father support rooted in the community together with everyone. If you feel 'this initiative is good' or 'I want to do this together,' please join us. Each person's involvement will make local childcare more interesting and warm.
Thank you for your cooperation.
NPO Fathering Japan Kansai has received an evaluation of 'meeting all criteria' in the 'Basic Governance Check' governance evaluation conducted by the Japan NPO Center (JCNE).
For detailed evaluation results, please refer here: https://jcne.or.jp/org/n2023e1225/