Niwano Peace Foundation

The Niwano Peace Foundation is a public-interest incorporated foundation (公益財団法人) established on December 5, 1978 as a commemorative project marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of Rissho Kosei-kai. Its stated founding purpose was to build a broad, cross-religious base for peace activities and to establish a financial foundation for them. Its activities include awarding the Niwano Peace Prize, supporting research and activities for peace grounded in religious spirit across thought, culture, science and education, holding symposia, and promoting international cultural exchange. It is located in Suginami-ku, Tokyo.

The Niwano Peace Foundation was established on December 5, 1978 as a commemorative project marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of Rissho Kosei-kai; the first board meeting was held on December 12 and the first council meeting on March 8 of the following year. In 1979 the foundation held its first commemorative lecture, established its first grant selection committee, held its first grant award ceremony, and set up the Niwano Peace Prize preparatory committee. The first Niwano Peace Prize announcement press conference was held in 1983, and the first award ceremony took place on April 7, 1983, with Brazilian Archbishop Hélder Pessoa Câmara as the laureate. In 1992, Rissho Kosei-kai president Nichiko Niwano assumed the position of president (総裁) of the foundation, and Rissho Kosei-kai founder Nikkyo Niwano became honorary president (名誉総裁).

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