Apply Now: 2026 CARE-CWJC Study Tour to Korea!

Dear Teachers and Educators,

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 CARE–CWJC Teachers’ Study Tour to South Korea, taking place May 27–30, 2026. This program is designed for high school (grades 9–12) social studies teachers in the United States who are passionate about global learning, women’s history, and teaching difficult histories with care and accuracy.

This unique professional development opportunity includes:

• A teachers’ conference with Korean history educators
• Field visits to museums, memorials, and historical sites related to the “comfort women” issue
• Interpretation, ground transportation, shared meals, and 5 nights of hotel accommodation (May 26–31)
• A $1,500 travel stipend (issued in two parts, post-tour)

Whether you have already been teaching the “comfort women” issue or are looking to incorporate it more deeply into your curriculum, this study tour offers invaluable context, resources, and international collaboration.

Applications Are Now Open

Deadline: February 1, 2026

Application Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBmSUi4T1AP6eyRtZwfL3xX8yPDODlazoTbmUrfs4J0G9qHw/viewform?usp=header

Information Sheet (Program Details):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x68iCZivr6vmIGimmVnUljt7DnUfTBnP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107456854499514936442&rtpof=true&sd=true

FAQ:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqwypABEZj2_ol49fBob782y4T-7rT7bZU_Jfl-9kuA/edit?usp=drive_link

Information Session – January 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time

If you are considering applying, we encourage you to attend our online Information Session.  Participation is not required, but it will help strengthen your application and give you a chance to ask questions.

Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0vTlKu9NS760XbLKIlpl_A

A recording will be available afterward for those who cannot attend.

Why Apply?

Teachers who have participated in past programs describe the experience as:

• “Life-changing”
• “The most meaningful PD I’ve ever attended”
• “Essential context for teaching global human rights issues”

We would love to have you join this growing international community of educators committed to keeping this history alive through responsible, accurate, and compassionate teaching.

If you have any questions, please email us at comfortwomenaction@gmail.com.

Warm regards,

Comfort Women Action for Redress and Education (CARE)
and
Comfort Women Justice Coalition (CWJC)