Organized by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and The
National Association of Japan-America Societies and sponsored by
Citigroup; in-kind support from All Nippon Airways
Program Description
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation (MMMF) in cooperation
with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS)
organized this two-phase program during which two delegations—American
and Japanese—of influential women visited each others’ country
and examined the policymaking processes. During the first phase
of the program in December 2004, the U.S. delegation spent a week
in Japan meeting their Japanese counterparts in public service;
visiting public and non-governmental organizations whose mission
is to focus on social policy; and sharing their experiences. Our
collaborators in Japan were the Women's Association for a Better
Aging Society, The Dawn Center and the Fusae Ichikawa Memorial
Association. In July 2005, the Japanese delegation spent a week
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C. visiting their
American counterparts.
Phase One: Securing the Future in Japan and the United States:
Women in Politics and Public Service
This program is funded by Citigroup. All Nippon Airways is providing
in-kind support with airline tickets for the delegation. Michael
and Charlotte Delaney provided additional support.
