African Mothers Co., Ltd. (CEO: Kimiyoshi Yokogawa / Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “AM”) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the World Forum for Women in Science - Japan (WFWS 2026).
About WFWS 2026
The World Forum for Women in Science - Japan (WFWS 2026) is an international conference organized by a global network of women scientists, to be held in Hiroshima in July 2026.
The forum aims to foster connections among women researchers across borders and disciplines, promoting the sharing of knowledge to advance a more equitable and inclusive future for science, as well as the co-creation of “Science and Technology for Peace.”
Professor Yoko Shimpuku (Hiroshima University), who serves as Chair of the conference, specializes in global health and maternal and child health. She is also an external director of AM and has been actively engaged in initiatives to improve maternal and child health and develop human resources in Africa.
▼Official website of WFWS 2026
https://pub.confit.atlas.jp/ja/event/wfws2026
Background of the Sponsorship
AM is committed to improving maternal and child health and developing human resources in Africa through technology-driven approaches. In particular, the company focuses on building sustainable health and education systems by developing and deploying digital solutions tailored to local needs.
The core principles of WFWS—respect for diversity and the sharing of knowledge across borders and disciplines— closely align with AM’s mission, leading to this sponsorship.
Through this initiative, AM aims to contribute to the development of the next generation of leaders and to the realization of more diverse and inclusive research and educational environments, while also supporting the continued advancement of international collaboration.
■ About African Mothers Co., Ltd.
African Mothers Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Castalia Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Satoshi Yamawaki), specializing in digital maternal and child health services in Africa.
With Professor Yoko Shimpuku of the Faculty of Medicine, Hiroshima University serving as an outside director, the company is developing and deploying the smartphone application “Taarifa za Mama” (meaning “Mother’s Records” in Swahili) in the United Republic of Tanzania.