LGBTQIA+ Equality Japan Project #68699

Certified Specified Nonprofit Organization ReBit

by Certified Specified Nonprofit Organization ReBit

Project Report | Sep 18, 2025
ReBit FY2024 Project Report

By Mika Yakushi | FY2024 ReBit Details on Project Implementation

1.Social Education Projects (Workshops, Educational Materials, etc.)

Outreach Classes for Students (Elementary to University Level)
Content includes basic LGBTQ knowledge, life stories, and interactive activities to help students understand LGBTQ issues and promote mutual respect.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 200
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 22,000 students
- Sessions: Approx. 60
Training and Lectures for Educators and General Public
Covers basic LGBTQ knowledge and case studies for individual consultations, introducing practical approaches.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 40
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 4,000
- Sessions: Approx. 45
Municipal Staff Training and Resource Distribution
Provides foundational LGBTQ knowledge and practical guidance for municipal staff.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 5
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 1,400 across 200 municipalities
- Sessions: Approx. 30
Talk Shows at External Events
Participates as guest speakers at events hosted by other organizations to reach broader audiences.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 3
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 100
Development and Distribution of Booklets, Books, Goods, DVDs, etc.
Includes educational materials for teachers, employment support staff, and corporate personnel.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 40
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 29,000
Distribution of Handbooks for Municipal Staff
Compiles case studies of LGBTQ/SOGIE initiatives across Japan and distributes them to municipal staff.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 3
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 1,900
Operation of LGBTQ Online Resource Center for Teachers
Online platform “Ally Teacher’s School” for teachers to learn, connect, and take action.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide (Online)
- Staff Involved: Approx. 10
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 34,000
LGBTQ Training Instructor Development Program
“diverseeds” program to train young LGBTQ leaders across Japan.
- Period: Year-round
- Location: Nationwide
- Staff Involved: Approx. 30
- Beneficiaries: Approx. 120

2.Awareness and Outreach Projects (Workshops, Events, etc.)

Events to Promote Understanding of LGBTQ and Diversity Issues
Events and outreach activities to broadly communicate issues related to LGBTQ and diversity.

Period: Year-round
Location: Nationwide / Online
Staff Involved: Approx. 5
Beneficiaries: Approx. 500 adults around children (e.g., educators, guardians)

3.Welfare Service Projects (Consultation and Support)

Events and Seminars on Diversity and Employment
Provides spaces for job seekers with various minority identities to explore “working as oneself” through events and networking.

Period: December–March
Location: Online
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Beneficiaries: Approx. 300 (across 4times a year)

Online Career Forum on Diversity
Offers opportunities for students and job seekers to think about employment through interaction with corporate representatives.

Period: October
Location: Nationwide (Online)
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Reach: Approx. 230,000 accesses

Operation of Diversity-Focused Web Media
“diversityworks” introduces corporate initiatives related to diversity.

Period: Year-round
Location: Nationwide (Online)
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Reach: Approx. 60,000 views annually

LGBTQ/Diversity Training and Workshops for Companies
Conducts training for HR personnel, managers, general employees, and new hires.

Period: Year-round
Location: Nationwide / Online
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Beneficiaries: Approx. 5,000 across 60 sessions

Study Groups for HR and Diversity Officers
Study and networking sessions for HR and diversity officers.

Period: Year-round
Location: Tokyo conference rooms / Online
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Beneficiaries: Approx. 80 across 4 meetings

4.Information Consulting Projects (Research, Publications, etc.)

Writing, Contributions, and Supervision on LGBTQ Topics
Contributions and supervision of LGBTQ-themed content for publications.

Period: Year-round
Location: Nationwide / Online
Staff Involved: Approx. 3
Beneficiaries: Approx. 30

Consulting for Companies on LGBTQ Initiatives
Provides consulting on internal policies and content related to LGBTQ issues.

Period: Year-round
Location: Nationwide / Online
Staff Involved: Approx. 4
Beneficiaries: Approx. 40

5.Disability Welfare Service Projects (Based on Law Supporting Daily and Social Life of Persons with Disabilities)

Employment Transition Support Services

Period: Year-round
Location: Tokyo and Osaka offices
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Beneficiaries: Approx. 3,324 LGBTQ individuals with disabilities seeking employment

Career Support for LGBTQ Job Seekers
Career counseling for LGBTQ individuals, especially those facing unemployment, poverty, or disabilities.

Period: Monthly
Location: Kanto / Nationwide (Online)
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Beneficiaries: Approx. 3,336

Training and Awareness for Support Providers
Training and awareness programs for employment support and welfare workers.

Period: Year-round
Location: Nationwide
Staff Involved: Approx. 10
Beneficiaries: Approx. 3,176

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