A life-changing experience are the words I would use to describe the WISE program. As a 17-year old student from South Africa, I was younger than some participants, and still finding my footing in a faraway place. WISE2026 Fellow Lola Dunton Everyone here welcomed me with open arms and ears, listening to my ideas and…
2026 WISE Program in Obuse “Global x Inclusive x Leadership ~ Shaping Passion & Ideas into plans: Creating New Values for Inclusive Community” May 29 – 31, 2026 Supported by Obuse machi, Obuse machi Chamber of Commerce, United States Japan Foundation, Globalgiving, Nagano prefecture Women’s Entrepreneur support JSIE supports fostering global talent and offers global networking…
News picks Here are articles contributed and interviews picked up by media. Announcing the WISE Obuse Founding Advisory Board WISE is a leadership program connecting local communities with diverse people from Japan and around the world to tackle social challenges together. As we grow WISE Obuse under the concept of “Obuse as a Campus,” we’re honored…