Our Activities
International Cooperation
WSD has been involved in the following projects on:
Supporting the Kofi Annan Foundation and IDEA
(Institute for Democracy Electoral Assistance) program(since 2010)
Partnering with Bridges
Dialogue Toward a Culture of Peace (November 2009 to April 2010)
Picture: With Prince Alfred of the Principality of Liechtenstein
PIcture: Partnering with Bridges ‒ Dialogue Toward a Culture of Peace
Supporting the Asia Economic Forum
PIcture: With Prime Minister Hun-Sen at 2006 Asia Economic Forum
Picture: 2005 Asia Economic Forum
Picture: 2009 Asia Economic Forum
Picture: H.E. Ong Keng Yong, Former Secretary General of ASEAN
PIcture: 2010 Asia Economic Forum
Supporting Preah Vihear Temple in Cambodia (November 2009)
Supporting a symposium
on issues related to Japan and the Middle East(August 3, 2009)
Supporting the Japan-Egypt Forum
(November 29‒30, 2009)
Supporting the Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Cambodia
in Fukuoka
Supporting the Asian Pacific Festival
Supporting the Asian Pacific Festival through the Consulate of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Fukuoka, Japan.
Picture: Cambodian dance at the 2011 Asian Pacific Festival
Hosting a Charity Dinner Show
Announcing a Golf Tournament and Charity Dinner Show Under the Aegis of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
Worldwide Support for Development (WSD) has long been a supporter of the Nelson Mandela Children’ s Fund. Nelson Mandela, of course, was the first democratically elected president of South Africa, who worked to abolish apartheid (strict separation of the races).
The Nelson Mandela Children’ s Fund has been trying to construct in South Africa what will be the largest children’ s hospital on the continent, with the most advanced medical facilities and care. At present, there are only four children’ s hospitals in Africa. Therefore, once this hospital is completed, the lives of many children will be saved.
In this spirit, and to collect donations, the Nelson Mandela Championship golf tournament was held from December 12 to 15 in South Africa. This annual event, which was held for the second time in 2013, was carried out jointly by the South Africa Sunshine Tour and the European tour, with sponsorship from the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS). It was viewed in Japan on the Golf Network. Crowned with the name of the late Nelson Mandela, this tournament is both a charity event and a way to highlight the splendid achievements of this great man.
This dinner show in support of the tournament’ s charity, introduced the glorious achievements of Nelson Mandela, and collected donations. All proceeds were donated to the Nelson Mandela Children’ s Fund.
Supporting the Olympic Values Symposium
WSD offered support for the Olympic Values Symposium which ran from June 29 to July 19, 2012, in London. Convened by Lord Colin Moynihan, Chair of both the British Olympic Association and of the European Olympic Committees’ successes.
Co-Hosting the World Sports Values Summit for Peace
(Co-organized by International Sports Promotion Society and Worldwide Support for Development) Held on July 18th and 19th 2013 at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo.
For two days starting on July 18, 2013, in conjunction with the International Sports Promotion Society, we held the Sports Peace Summit in Tokyo, with support from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; the government of Tokyo and the Japan Sports Association. Over 50 athletes, leaders in various areas, scholars, and specialists in diverse fields participated from 16 countries around the world. They examined actual cases and conveyed information from all over the world about how the power of sports brings happiness and joy to human life, makes societies better, and serves as a force contributing to peace.
Picture: At the Closing Ceremony: Lord Colin Moynihan, Prof. Katherine Marshall
Picture: At the roundtable (from left): WSD Chairman Haruhisa Handa, Michelle Kwan, and Evander Holyfield
Picture: The Opening Greetings by ex-Tokyo Governor Naoki Inose
Picture: Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
World Sports Values Summit for Peace and Development at the United Nations, New York City. May 22-24, 2014
The World Sports Value Summit for Peace and Development was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York from May 22 to 23, 2014. The summit was jointly sponsored by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS), Worldwide Support for Development (WSD), and World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD).
This was the third summit following the Olympic Values Symposium held in London in June 2012 and the 2013 Tokyo World Sports Values Summit for Peace. Representatives from countries around the world built upon the opinions and results presented at the first two summits and engaged in lively debate on topics such as building peace and coexistence through sports, education, development of societies, and the power of youth and sports.
WSD Chairman Dr. Handa’s address
UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (left) and WSD Chairman Dr. Handa (right)
Supporting Inter-Parliamentary Union (2013~)
Our organization is supporting the IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union), which has been engaged in undertakings aimed at constructing and strengthening parliamentary democracy in Asia. We have been implementing programs to advance gender equality and the participation of young people in the political and parliamentary process, to strengthen the governing councils’ functions in the Asian region, and to enable the council to manifest democratic authority.
The IPU is the international organization of Parliaments (Article 1 of the Statutes of the Inter-Parliamentary Union). It was established in 1889.
The Union is the focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of representative democracy. To that end, it:
● Fosters contacts, co-ordination, and the exchange of experience among parliaments and parliamentarians of all countries;
● Considers questions of international interest and concern and expresses its views on such issues in order to bring about action by parliaments and parliamentarians;
● Contributes to the defence and promotion of human rights - an essential factor of parliamentary democracy and development;
● Contributes to better knowledge of the working of representative institutions and to the strengthening and development of their means of action.
The IPU supports the efforts of and works in close co-operation with the United Nations, whose objectives it shares. The Union also co-operates with regional inter-parliamentary organizations, as well as with international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations which have the same ideals.
In October 2011, the IPU adopted its Strategy for 2012-2017 under the overall title "Better parliaments, stronger democracy".
The IPU is financed primarily by its members out of public funds. The site of the Union's Headquarters is Geneva (Switzerland).
Hosting the Global Opinion Leaders Summit
(Under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government)Sep 6, 2013 at Hilton Tokyo.
Various opinion leaders from around the world including Rt. Hon.Tony Blair - former Prime Minister of Great Britain & Ireland, Masahiko Komura - member of the House of Representatives and Vice-President of Japan’ s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amongst others gathered at the Summit. With Haruhisa Handa serving as the moderator, views on ways to contribute to world peace were exchanged enthusiastically during the three hours.
Panelists
- Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Founder and Patron of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation
- H.E. Mr. Brendan Scannell, Ambassador at Embassy of Ireland
- H.E. Mr. Hisham Badr, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Institutions and Organizations of Egypt
- Mr. Ralph Cossa, President of Pacific Forum CSIS
- Mr. Kenichi Ito, President of The Japan Forum on International Relations
- Mr. Hiroshi Hirabayashi, President of Council on East Asian Community (CEAC)
- Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Chairman of Worldwide Support for Development
Global Opinion Leaders Summit - 2nd
(Under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Pacific Forum CSIS and Kyowa Foundation)Sep 6, 2013 at Hilton Tokyo
In addition to former United States President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, as special guests, world-class opinion leaders such as Member of Parliament and former Minister of Defense Yuriko Koike gathered at this summit. With WSD Chairman Haruhisa Handa serving as the moderator, earnest discussions aimed at contributing to world peace carried on for five and a half hours.
Part 1 US- Japan Relationship and Security in Asia-Pacific. WSD Chairman Handa read a keynote speech prepared by Mr. Machimura, [PM1] who was unable to appear. The speech was followed by a panel discussion.
Part 2 The Qualities Necessary for the Next Generation of Japanese Leaders for a Prosperous US-Japan Relationship. Colin Powell gave a keynote address, followed by panel discussion.
Part 3 Japan's Role in Tomorrow's World. Chairman Handa conversed with former President Clinton.
■ Panelists
42nd President of the United States, President Bill Clinton
General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)
Member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party,
Former Chief Cabinet Secretary, H.E. Mr. Machimura Nobutaka
Former Assistant U.S. Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs,
H. E. Mr. James Andrew Kelly
Member of the House of Representatives, Former Minister of Defense,
H. E. Ms. Yuriko Koike
Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Japan to the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Ichiro Fujisaki
President of Pacific Forum CSIS, Mr. Ralph Cossa
President of The Japan Forum on International Relations, Mr. Kenichi Ito
Chairman of Worldwide Support for Development, Dr. Haruhisa Handa
Global Opinion Leaders Summit - 3rd
(Under the auspices of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Embassy of the United States of America, The Japan Forum on International Relations Inc., Pacific Forum CSIS ) Held at November 16 at Tokyo Prince Hotel
At the third Global Opinion Leaders Summit, a powerful and constructive discussion was held on the topic, “The Opportunities & Challenges of Globalization and Geopolitical Issues of the Day,” with former U.K. Prime, Minister Tony Blair; former Australia Prime Minister, John Howard, and former Philippine President, Fidel Ramos, as special guests. Other participants included former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell; and Liberal Democratic Party Vice Chairman, Masahiko Takamura. WSD Chairman Handa moderated.
■ Panelists
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,
The Right Honourable Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Howard
Former President of the Philippines, President Fidel Valdez Ramos
Vice-President of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan,
H.E. Mr. Masahiko Koumura
Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs,
H.E. Dr.Kurt Campbell
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ireland to Denmark,
H.E. Mr. Brendan Scannel
Assistant foreign Minister for International Institutions and Organizations of Egypt, H. E. Mr. Hisham Badr
President of Pacific Forum CSIS, Mr. Ralph Cossa
President of The Japan Forum on International Relations, Mr. Kenichi Ito
President of Council on East Asian Community (CEAC),
Mr. Hiroshi Hirabayashi
Chairman of Worldwide Support for Development, Dr. Haruhisa Handa
Supporting the Tony Blair Faith Foundation
Hosting the Global Opinion Leaders Summit
(Under the auspices of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Embassy of the United States of America, Chiba Prefectural Government, Pacific Forum CSIS,
The Japan Forum on International Relations Inc.)Held at November 16 at Maihama Amphitheatre.
In addition to former United States President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell as special guests, world-class opinion leaders such as Member of Parliament and former Minister of Defense Yuriko Koike gathered at this summit. With WSD Chairman Haruhisa Handa serving as the moderator, fervent discussions, aimed at contributing to world peace, were carried out for five and a half hours.
Supporting The Clinton Foundation
Underwriting UN Women for Peace
On March 7, 2014, the UN Women for Peace hosted “The Second Annual March in March to End Violence Against Women” at The United Nations in celebration of International Women’ s Day. Celebrities that attended the march and rally included Supermodel, Naomi Campbell, Cindy McCain and Trudy Styler. UN Dignitaries attended included H.E. Mrs. Ban Soon-taek (wife of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon), Muna Rihani Al-Nasser (Chairman, UN Women for Peace and wife of Ambassador Nassir Al-Nasser), and H.E. Nassir Al-Nasser (UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations). WSD supported this event.
Greetings from Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Chairman of WSD for “The Second Annual March in March to End Violence Against Women”
I am delighted that Worldwide Support for Development (WSD) is supporting the UN Women for Peace’s March on March to raise awareness to end violence against women throughout the world.
WSD is a not-for-profit organization committed to assisting disadvantaged people and communities throughout the world. I have initiated humanitarian and cultural endeavors in such places as China, Cambodia, and Japan (among others) and have worked alongside my colleagues for this organization, whose values and goals very much match my own. The aim of WSD is to help create a world where people, no matter where they live, can be safe and happy and enjoy economically, socially, and culturally high standards of living.
WSD works to facilitate international cooperation and support in social welfare and education, as well as academia, and to assist people who experience social and financial need. In so doing, the organization has supported many endeavors, not all of which can be recounted here. A few include the construction of the Handa Nursing School and the Handa Mother and Newborn Hospital in Laos, the collaboration with the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Institute for Democracy Electoral Assistance, the supporting of the Clinton Foundation works, and most recently, the opening of the WSD Handa Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University. And now we turn to supporting the end to violence against women through the March on March.
I am very happy that WSD is connecting with the UN Women for Peace in order to combat such a worldwide pandemic. Through the reduction of domestic violence, gender equality increases, which results in more peaceful societies. This in turn supports WSD’s initiative to promote peace and human development. It is campaigns such as this that aid in raising awareness to create the change to make the world a better place. We are proud and honored that WSD can do its part.