Women’s Eye WE test
Empowering Women, Building Resilient
Communities
We support local women in rural Japan to let them
take one step forward as a part of their community to
bring change
Who WE is?
Founded in May 2011, Women’s Eye (WE) is a non-profit organization that supports the women in the Tohoku coastal area hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami. Our staff of 12 women, Board of Directors and 110 supporting members work to bring regional and national stakeholders together to create collaborative solutions to meet the challenges faced by vulnerable women and children. (Data of Apr.2023)
Why WEworks?
Japan has a strong patriarchy-based culture and society. In 2022, the World Economic Forum (WEF) gender gap index ranked Japan 116th out of 147. Simply put, Japan needs women’s empowerment. This is particularly true for women in rural areas of Japan where they suffer from stereotypes and gender-biased discrimination/behavior from both family and the community resulting a loss of educational, vocational, business and political opportunities.
