Hiroko Nishimura of the Group for Learning from Floyd Schmoe visited WFC

On December 11, Ms. Hiroko Nishimura of the Group for Learning from Floyd Schmoe visited WFC. Ms. Nishimura has lectured several times at WFC’s “Pass-on Project Lectures” and has helped us learn more about Floyd Schmoe.

Shortly after their assignment, directors Bradley and Susan also visited the Schmoe House in Eba with their guests. Bradley and Susan had never heard of Mr. Schmoe before coming to Hiroshima, but they were very interested in learning more about him.

Barbara, the founder of the WFC, and Mr. Schmoe, who arrived in postwar Hiroshima to construct houses for hibakusha with his colleagues, share several similarities. Both are special honorary citizens of Hiroshima City, have ties to Eba, are Quakers, and have collaborated with individuals from diverse backgrounds while living close to the hibakusha. The WFC also gives tours of the Schmoe House to guests from overseas. We will continue to work with the Schmoe Study Group to tell the stories of those who worked for peace.