Kozue Akibayashi

The Ritsumeikan Trust is a Japanese organization that operates educational institutions at all levels, from kindergarten to university. The trust is based in Kyoto, JP. and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The Ritsumeikan Trust is committed to providing high-quality education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness. The trust's educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of cultivating well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute to society in meaningful ways. With a long history of excellence in education, The Ritsumeikan Trust is a respected institution both in Japan and around the world.

The Global Fund for Women, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes women's economic security, health, education and leadership. It organizes programs and activities geared towards health and sexual rights, peace and gender violence, economic and environmental justice, civic and political education, access to education, and social change philanthropy. The firm also offers grants to groups that advance international women's movement and promote social justice. The Global Fund for Women was founded in 1987 by Anne Firth Murray, Frances Kissling, Laura Lederer, and Nita Barrow and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.