Causes: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, Environment, International, International Academic Exchange, International Cultural Exchange, International Exchange, Promotion of International Understanding

Mission: This foundation was established in 2001 to promote the study of Japanese landscape and culture. As Japan is surrounded by waves of the ocean, "little ripple" is to emulate this natural beauty. The foundation believes that positive, professional achievement is based on a substance of knowledge, skill and personal integrity.

Results: There were more than 50 students benefited from this foundation and numerous exchanges and study abroad tours this foundation have sponsored.

Target demographics: This foundation honors creative spirit, technical proficiency, and enthusiastic teamwork in the pursuit of Japanese urban landscape and garden design. Little Ripple Design Study Foundation has been giving out the study abroad scholarships to students, sponsored workshops in the communities, and assisted many study abroad programs and cultural exchanges to international scholars and students.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 5 students

Geographic areas served: OKlahoma, USA; Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan; Chiang mai, Thailand

Programs: Student exchange, Japan Study Abroad Program, Zen Garden design tour, and Gardening workshops