SocialSocial Contribution Activities
- Basic Approach
- Activity Policy
- 1. The Environment: Conservation and Nurturing of Community Environments
- 2. Education: Initiatives Sustained by TOPPAN Resources
- 3. Culture: Sports Promotion and Support for the Arts and Culture for the Community
- 4. Community: Initiatives Conducted with Community Groups, NPOs, NGOs, etc.
- 5. Major Community Contribution Activities at Overseas Sites
Basic ApproachBack to Top
“Breathing life into culture, with technology and heart,” the “Purpose” under the Group philosophy, avows our commitment to supporting society and people’s lives through business. The TOPPAN Group addresses social issues through extensive engagement with the community by delivering wide-ranging goods and services.
Recognizing the strong links between our business and society, we work to fulfill our responsibilities as a good corporate citizen and foster mutual understanding through interaction and dialogues with local communities. We believe that the building of relationships of trust and mutual growth with communities is essential for our efforts to achieve a sustainable society.
Our community involvement has been strengthened through social contribution activities across the entire global Group. TOPPAN organizes various initiatives to support donations, education, and the arts and culture. Group employees participate in volunteer and environmental conservation activities that address the needs of diverse communities.
Activity PolicyBack to Top
Activity Policy
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- To focus on global and local social issues and engage in activities that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, which are worldwide goals for sustainability.
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- To engage in activities to protect the global environment, communicate information, foster culture, and breathe life into culture.
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- To proactively support the social contribution activities of employees.
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- To make effective use of the TOPPAN Group’s management resources.
Activity Guidelines
Activities should:
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- be implementable on a continuous basis;
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- generate public benefit;
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- be voluntarily selected;
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- have an association with the TOPPAN Group’s business;
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- be something that employees support;
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- not be motivated by an intent to advertise or promote; and
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- be undertaken with a consciousness of objectives and outcomes.
Activity Themes
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The Environment: Conservation and nurturing of community environments
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- Environmental conservation and biodiversity events
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- Beautification and cleanup activities around sites
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- Meetings with communities to report environmental initiatives
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- Environmental classes at schools
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Education: Initiatives sustained by the TOPPAN Group’s resources
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- Offsite classes for schools
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- Plant tours for children and students
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- SDG-related programs and workshops
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- Practical training and work experience sessions
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- Educational programs for literacy, reading, and creative skills
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Culture: Sports promotion and support for the arts and culture for the community
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- Supporting the arts and culture
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- Promoting printing culture
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- Promoting borderless art and para-sports
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- Supporting community festivals and events
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Community: Initiatives conducted with community groups, NPOs, NGOs, etc.
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- Donations to various organizations (hospitals, schools, elderly facilities)
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- Events and scholarships for people with disabilities
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- Supporting anti-disaster and fire-safety campaigns
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- Supporting safety promotion activities and traffic safety campaigns
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- Supporting beautification and cleanup activities
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- Providing site facility access and water resources
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- Blood donation drives
1. The Environment: Conservation and Nurturing of Community EnvironmentsBack to Top
Biodiversity-learning Events
TOPPAN collaborates with community groups and environmental NPOs to implement and support biodiversity-learning events aimed at employees, their families, and stakeholders to promote local environmental conservation. Through such events, we provide opportunities to learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation and the natural environment, enhancing understanding of the environment together with local residents.
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Organizing an Event to Search for Creatures Living in Waterways
In July 2024, we planned and
held a creature search event in the waterways of Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture, in collaboration
with the Saitama Ecosystem Conservation Society, with employees and their families taking part. At the
event, local conservation activists outlined the history of conservation activities in the waterways,
providing an opportunity to learn about the background and initiatives of conservation efforts.
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Supporting the Grand Opening Event of Umi-no-Mori Park in Tokyo
TOPPAN Holdings participates
in the "Tokyo Umi-no-Mori Club," led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Port and Harbor,
which is working to restore a former landfill site in Tokyo Bay into a rich, beautiful forest. For the
grand opening of Umi-no-Mori Park held in March 2025, we provided novelty merchandise and operational
support on the day of the event.
Searching for creatures in waterways
Observing creatures caught in waterways
Event booth at Umi-no-Mori Park, Tokyo
Entrance to Saka-no-Ue Plaza at Umi-no-Mori Park, Tokyo
2. Education: Initiatives Sustained by TOPPAN ResourcesBack to Top
Creating Opportunities for Everyone from Children to Seniors to Think about "Good Things for the
Future"
“Mirai Ne!”
In March 2024, we established Mirai Ne, a general incorporated association. As an initiative to provide opportunities to think about "good things for the future," we are promoting the "Mirai Ne!" project, which connects companies and educational settings to create places for "learning" and "experiences" that communicate the sustainable initiatives of various companies in a fun and easy-to-understand manner.
Co-creation Case Studies
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Cerezo Osaka Co., Ltd.
At Yodoko Sakura Stadium, we jointly held a disaster prevention
event as part of Cerezo Osaka's social collaboration activities (Sharen!). Utilizing TOPPAN's
"Digi-Bosai" solution, it became a great opportunity for many people of all ages and genders to
think about disaster prevention. We also had the opportunity to hear from members of the Osaka
Fire Department and the Osaka Provincial Cooperation Office about the importance of disaster
prevention.
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Hiroshima Prefecture / Hiroshima City
Hiroshima Prefecture launched a pilot project from March 3, 2025, making use of nudge
theory to install educational materials aimed at achieving zero new plastic waste flowing into the
Seto Inland Sea by 2050, and preventing littering and scattering. By using messages based on nudge
theory and illustrations of Mirai Ne!'s original mascots, we help raise awareness about litter
prevention and marine plastic issues in a fun way for visitors to the waterfront area around JR
Hiroshima Station—the gateway to Hiroshima.
TOPPAN Charity Concerts
We have held this event annually since 2008, making fiscal 2024 the 16th time, as a social contribution activity supporting the global issue of literacy improvement in developing countries. The proceeds from this concert are donated to the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) and used to promote the "SMILE ASIA Project," a literacy learning support project for women in Cambodia, especially expectant and nursing mothers raising small children. In fiscal 2024, we invited violinist Ryota Higashi and pianist Kaoruko Igarashi, reaching 2,011,279 yen in donations. By fiscal 2024, cumulative donations totaled 35,884,772 yen, achieving the cumulative target donation amount of 35 million yen by fiscal 2025.
3. Culture: Sports Promotion and Support for the Arts and Culture for the CommunityBack to Top
Printing Museum, Tokyo
Established in 2000 as part of events to mark TOPPAN’s 100th anniversary. Since its opening, we have been engaged in the collection, preservation and research of materials related to printing culture, holding special exhibitions and educational outreach activities on the theme of "Printing Culture Studies." In 2024, we held distinctive special exhibitions such as "100 years of Phototypesetting" in the exhibition room and "GRAPHIC TRIAL 2024 -asobi-," "The Galaxy of Letterpress," "Modern Japan Package 2024," and "World Book Design 2023–24" in the P&P Gallery, attracting many visitors. We also strive to promote and disseminate printing culture through hands-on letterpress printing experiences in the printing workshop, and classes and lectures in neighboring wards such as Bunkyo and Toshima.
Exhibition View: "100 years of Phototypesetting"
Exhibition View: "World Book Design 2023–24"
TOPPAN Hall
TOPPAN Hall opened in 2000 as part of the 100th anniversary project together with the Printing Museum. As a concert hall dedicated to classical music, we have been actively engaged in promoting arts and culture through music, and in 2016, our creative management centered on self-produced performances was recognized with the 47th Suntory Music Award. Activities based on the TOPPAN Group's philosophy, "“Breathing life into culture, with technology and heart," are also known in Europe and have influenced the chamber music scene there. In fiscal 2024, 18 out of 25 paid performances were sold out. The three-night consecutive performances featuring two world-class string quartets, as well as solo and ensemble performances by young musicians nurtured at TOPPAN Hall, continued to draw attention, making the approach to the 25th anniversary even more vibrant.
Concerts held in fiscal 2024
Octet performance by two world-renowned string quartets: Ébène and Belcea
GRAPHIC TRIAL
"GRAPHIC TRIAL" is a special exhibition that delves into the relationship between graphic design and print expression, thereby seeking new forms of expression. Leading creators take on the challenge of various forms of expression in print through the production of posters. Held annually at the multipurpose "P&P Gallery" inside the Printing Museum, it contributes to supporting the graphic design industry and promoting and disseminating printing culture.
● GRAPHIC TRIAL 2024 -asobi-
Posters exploring the
possibilities of graphics through printing
Exhibition period: April 27, 2024 to July 7,
2024
Participating creators:
Katsuhiko Hibino (Artist, president of Tokyo University of
the Arts)
Tomohiro Okazaki (Graphic designer / SWIMMING)
Junko Tsuda (Editor,
editor-in-chief of "Design no Hikidashi" / Graphic-sha) × OSHIMA Idea (graphic
designer)
Daisuke Ikushima (Creative director / TOPPAN Inc.)
Scenes from the P&P Gallery venue
Sponsorship of the Central Contest for Book Report Drawings
We continue to sponsor the Central Contest for Book Report Drawings (organized by the Japan School Library Association, Mainichi Newspapers, and prefectural school library associations), which is held to foster children's reading and expressive skills by having them express their impressions of books through drawings. In fiscal 2024, a total of 5,062 elementary, junior high and high schools took part nationwide, with 578,651 entries submitted.
In addition to sponsorship, we continue to provide a wide range of support activities, such as presenting award winners with reproductions of Japanese paintings using printing technology and organizing tours of the Printing Museum.
Kanosei Art Project
Since 2018, TOPPAN has collaborated with NPO Support Center DREAM and the Borderless Art Organization, to digitize the works of artists with disabilities in high resolution and facilitate secondary use in business fields. By doing so, we are building a business model that balances "resolving social issues (supporting the independence of people with disabilities)" and "corporate business activities," and we continue activities aimed at fostering next-generation leaders through this process.
We utilize the works of art in promotional items for companies and return the usage fees to the artists and support organizations. The total amount returned reached approximately 23.74 million yen as of the fiscal year ending March 2025. The ongoing Kanosei Art Project received the Grand Mécénat Award, the top accolade for corporate activities in support of the arts and culture, at the Japan Mécénat Awards 2022 sponsored by the Association for Corporate Support of the Arts of Japan.
・Art is used in various scenes, such as for novelty merchandise, temporary construction site fences, and exhibitions in metaverse spaces.
・Return of art usage fees: In fiscal 2024, the amount returned doubled from 4.4 million yen in fiscal 2023 to 10.03 million yen. A cumulative total of 23.74 million yen has been returned.
Art adopted for paper beverage container Cartocan. Utilized during business negotiations.
Scenes from the Kanosei Art Project Exhibition held at the TOPPAN Koishikawa Head Office Building
"This is MECENAT 2025"* Certified
The following initiatives have been certified under the "This is MECENAT 2025"* certification system by the Association for Corporate Support of the Arts, which recognizes mécénat activities (corporate support for arts and culture to create a richer society) conducted by companies and corporate foundations.
・TOPPAN Charity Concert
・TOPPAN Hall 25th Anniversary Season Chamber Music Festival
・Various educational activities at the Printing Museum, Tokyo
・"GRAPHIC TRIAL 2025 —FIND—" exhibition
・Kanosei Art Project
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- "This is MECENAT" was established in 2014 to showcase diverse corporate mécénat activities conducted throughout Japan and to demonstrate their social significance and presence.
Promotion of Para-sports
We have introduced an employee athlete program*, and are working to promote and develop para-sports, including employing para-athlete staff members. Related activities include talks about para-sports and events to allow people to experience them first-hand, held both inside and outside the Company.
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- Employee athlete program: Introduced in 2014 to support employees engaged in sports at the international level and to promote sports. There are currently five employees, including two para-athletes.
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Sho Watanabe: Lecture at Kyushu Mazda Fan Event
Our employee athlete Sho Watanabe (wheelchair marathon) appeared as a role model embodying the concept of "expanding the circle of living positively today" at the Kyushu Mazda Fan Event. He shared what inspired him to take part in wheelchair marathons and stories from competitions, providing participants with an opportunity to become more aware of diversity and to reflect on living positively.
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Takashi Sanada: 3rd Wheelchair Tennis Special Clinic
Our employee athlete Takashi Sanada (wheelchair tennis) initiated and held a special clinic for the development of next-generation athletes and the promotion of wheelchair tennis, featuring six top-ranked Japanese professional wheelchair tennis players.
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Takashi Sanada: Workshop on Upcycling Tennis Balls
We held a workshop at PLAT UMEKITA in Osaka together with Takashi Sanada to upcycle used tennis balls. Participants had fun decorating tennis balls to create multi-holders, while learning about current circumstances and issues related to tennis balls—hundreds of millions are produced annually and most are discarded without being recycled. This provided an enjoyable opportunity to experience sustainability.
4. Community: Initiatives Conducted with Community Groups, NPOs, NGOs, etc.Back to Top
Community Cleanups around Group Sites
TOPPAN helps to beautify and clean up local public spaces such as beaches, riversides, and parks.
Clean up activities by new employees at the TOPPAN Technical Research Institute (Sugito, Saitama)
Collecting leaves (Sendai Plant, Miyagi)
Clean up activities (Tamana Plant, Kumamoto)
Participation in citywide greening activities in Nagoya (Nagoya Plant, Aichi)
Environmental and Biodiversity Conservation Activities
TOPPAN cooperates with residents and various organizations for environmental and biodiversity conservation of surrounding areas.
Participation in satoyama conservation volunteer activities (Takino Plant, Hyogo)
Conservation of dogtooth violet colonies (ICT KŌBŌ™ IIZUNA) (Nagano)
Volunteer activities for wild boar control (ICT KŌBŌ™ ARIAKE) (Fukuoka)
Outreach Classes and Exhibitions for Elementary and Junior High School Students
TOPPAN conducts outreach classes and exhibitions for local elementary and junior high school students to promote understanding of the TOPPAN Group's business, products, and services.
Support for classes on the use of digital technologies (ICT KŌBŌ™ IIZUNA) (Nagano)
Career education classes for junior high school students (ICT KŌBŌ™ ARIAKE) (Fukuoka)
Career education for 120 elementary school students (Itabashi Office, Tokyo)
Plant Tours and Working Experience Sessions for High School Students
Local high school students are taken on plant tours and enrolled in practical training sessions, working experience programs, and other learning activities at site facilities across the Group.
High school students on a plant tour (Gunma Central Plant, Gunma)
High school students on a plant tour (Mikkabi Plant, Shizuoka)
Welcoming high schooler interns (Chitose Plant, Hokkaido)
Blood Donation Drives across the Group
Blood donation drives are held at Group sites in collaboration with Red Cross blood centers.
Awarded the “Blood Donation Merit Award” by the Japanese Red Cross Society for 50 years of continuous blood donation cooperation (Asaka Site, Saitama)
Shiga Plant, Shiga
Ranzan Plant, Saitama
Cooperation with Community Events
Group employees participate in and cooperate with festivals and various other events in the community.
Tamana Dai-Tawara Festival “Giant Rice Bale Race” (Joint event by Kumamoto Plant and Tamana Plant)
Omuta Daijayama Festival (ICT KŌBŌ™ARIAKE) (Fukuoka)
Hari Boat Race (ICT KŌBŌ™ URUMA) (Okinawa)
5. Major Community Contribution Activities at Overseas Sites Back to Top
Some of the main social contribution activities at TOPPAN Group companies overseas are presented below.
SIAM TOPPAN PACKAGING CO., LTD. (Thailand)
Flea Market
We hold a flea market every quarter to provide economic opportunities for local residents, people with disabilities, and our employees. In 2024, total sales revenue from the market was 56,295 baht. This activity not only provides an opportunity for sustainable income but also promotes the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) by implementing a plastic-bag-free policy.
Donating Computers to Local Schools
We provided 21 second-hand computers in good condition to five schools and one college in the local area. This project contributes to equal opportunities in education and to reduction of electronic waste by extending the life cycle of electronic devices.
TOPPAN America Inc. (USA)
Donations to Four Charity Organizations
TOPPAN America sponsors the Austin Japan Community organization to support Japanese ex-patriates and in 2024 also donated to three charity organizations: the Turnbow Foundation, supporting disadvantaged children and single mothers; Camp Rainbow Gold, providing support to Idaho families who have experienced a pediatric cancer diagnosis; and the Liz Baldridge Memorial Scholarship Fund, providing financial support to students.
INTERPRINT-Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Supporting the "Mów Do mnie – #TokTuMi" Initiative for Youth Mental Health Education
In cooperation with the Mentalnie Równi Foundation, we conducted 80 hours of youth mental health education for nine school classes between April and June 2024. By engaging students, parents, and teachers, we aim to strengthen the entire support system and promote long-term mental well-being.
Sponsoring a Design Festival
We have been part of the Łódź Design Festival for 17 years, supporting emerging talent and design that values sustainability. In 2024, we funded a special award in the Make me! competition for young designers. It was granted to the creator of eco-friendly beach accessories made from biomaterials—recycled mussel and oyster shells sourced from restaurants.
INTERPRINT GmbH (Germany)
Work Experience Event
Since 2013, we have been organizing the "Night at Westring" every two years. We collaborate with neighboring companies to offer young people and their parents the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the companies on a Thursday evening. Visitors get to interact directly with employees and learn about their work in detail.
INTERPRINT Inc. (USA)
Interactive Plant Tours for High School Students
Each year, we celebrate Manufacturing Month by offering interactive plant tours, including classroom learning and games, to between 100 and 150 high school students across Berkshire County. In the popular ink drawdowns, students test their color-matching skills just like our printers.
Providing Hands-On Programs for Students at Construction and Trades Fair
We take part in the annual Western Massachusetts Construction & Trades Day Fair, where students explore career paths. Members of our manufacturing team speak one-on-one with students to share firsthand what it's like to work in the printing trade, and we also set up fun, hands-on activities.
TOPPAN Flexible Packaging (Thailand) Co., LTD.
Offerings Candles to Local Temples for Buddhist Festival
We made offerings of candles to monks at the Wat Khao Maphut, Wat Thepprasittharam and Wat Pa Satthanimitmai temples for the Buddhist Lent festival. This helps to preserve and promote traditions and cultures.
Providing Water Tanks and Pipe Laying Training to Local School
We gave two water tanks to Nikom Srang Ton Eng School 9 Rayong, a local school. In addition to ensuring water for consumption and promoting quality of life, this project contributes to supporting careers by providing knowledge on laying water pipes through related training.
PT. TOPPAN Plasindo Lestari (Indonesia)
Installing CCTV Cameras and Streetlamps in the Local Area
(Cibitung Division)
We supplied CCTV cameras and streetlamp fixtures through Karang Taruna Telaga Asih, a local youth organization. Through the provision of infrastructure, we aim to enhance security and comfort in surrounding areas.
Safe Driving Training for Employees and Local Residents
(Karawang Division)
To raise awareness about responsible driving behavior and contribute to reducing traffic accidents, we organized a safe driving training program for employees and the surrounding community. Conducted in collaboration with the local police, the program provided participants with a wide range of guidance, from expert insights into safe driving practices to practical driving sessions.
TOPPAN Speciality Films Private Limited (India)
Developing a Mini Forest at Fatehpur Village
We planted 6000 trees and shrubs of 51 different varieties and developed a mini forest (under the Nanak Bagichi concept) at Fatehpur village. This initiative will create a rich habitat for birds and wildlife, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
TOPPAN Nexus Holdings Limited (China)
Workshop on Making Denim Bags by Upcycling
To enhance awareness of environmental protection and upcycling, TOPPAN Nexus collaborated with St. James’ Settlement – Green Ladies & Green Little to provide a denim bag making workshop. Employees got a hands-on upcycling experience by using old jeans and ropes to create their own denim bags. This activity also supports sustained employment for women.
GRAVITY GROUP IND. L.L.C (UAE)
Tree Planting at Sharjah Facility
In celebration of World Environment Day 2024, we organized a tree planting activity at the Sharjah facility. Ten trees were planted in the facility’s yard to enhance green cover and raise environmental awareness.
TOPPAN Digital Language GmbH (Austria)
Participating in Wings for Life World Run to Support Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
Our Austrian team took part in the Wings for Life World Run. This running event raised a total of more than €8.6 million in entry fees and donations, which will go to fund medical research and clinical trials to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
TOPPAN Merrill (India)
Providing Professional and Technical Training to 30 People
We provided apprenticeship opportunities to 30 individuals, allowing them to receive professional and technical training to equip them for a full-time professional job.
Visiting and Providing Essentials to the Andhra Mahila Sabha Facility Supporting Women and Children
We visited Andhra Mahila Sabha, a school for disadvantaged women and children, and provided essential goods. Interacting with the children reminded us of the true power of giving back.
TOPPAN Edge Inc. (Japan)
Providing Food for Lunches to Secondary Schools in Tanzania
In collaboration with OS Trading & Investments Pte. Ltd. (OSTI), which is engaged in an agriculture business in Rwanda and Tanzania, we are undertaking a Smart Village Project focusing on farms in East Africa. As part of the project, we donated a total of US$20,787 (approximately 3.2 million yen) in white corn, common beans, and rice to two secondary schools in Tanzania that face shortages of about 30% of food needed for school lunches. Staff from OSTI and TOPPAN Digital worked together to procure and distribute the food. Through the Smart Village Project, OSTI aims not only to develop agricultural businesses but also to address the challenges faced by rural communities in Africa and contribute to the realizing sustainable well-being.
