Theme: 'Departure/Re-departure'! '10th Japan Women's Learning Foundation Future Award' Report Recruitment Begins!!

The Japan Women's Learning Foundation is inviting reports on the theme of 'Departure/Re-departure' to summarize the thoughts, learning, and practical processes of individuals who wish to take the next step or have already taken a step (including those who support such individuals or groups) towards realizing a gender-equal society and a society where diverse people can live comfortably.

This call covers a wide range of areas, including entering/re-entering school, starting/re-starting employment, community debuts, starting businesses, establishing NPOs, and recovery from disasters. We look forward to receiving many applications.

Purpose The theme is 'Departure/Re-departure.' We are seeking reports that compile the aspirations, learning, and practical processes of individuals who wish to take the next step or have already taken a step (including those who support such individuals or groups) towards realizing a gender-equal society and a society where diverse people can live comfortably, and we will honor outstanding works. *The content of the reports covers a wide range of areas, including family, work, school life, community activities, women's movements, NPO and NGO activities, social education/lifelong learning activities, and experiences and efforts towards recovery from disasters.

Award Grand Prize: 1 entry (Incentive: 100,000 yen)

Eligibility Individuals and groups interested in the purpose. Gender and nationality are not questioned. Limited to unpublished works.

Application Rules - 5,000-10,000 characters (including headings and subheadings) - Include an abstract (within 400 characters) - Include a table of contents separate from the main text - Fill in the required information on the designated application form and enclose/attach it

Application Method E-mail attachment or mail (registered mail)

Deadline August 31, 2026 (Monday), postmark valid on that day

*Please refer to the foundation's website for details. Application guidelines and forms can also be downloaded. https://www.jawe2011.jp/nii_awards/the010/7291

Organization Overview Established: March 1941 Representative: Hiroko Nomura (Chairperson) Location: Japan Women's Hall 5F, 2-6-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011 Business Content: Research and study on women's lifelong learning and next-generation development, human resource development projects, information provision (publication of 'Monthly We learn'), collaboration and support with organizations related to women's lifelong learning and next-generation development, and rental business of the Japan Women's Hall building. URL: https://www.jawe2011.jp/