Olympus Provides Additional Support of 52 Million Yen for Global Initiatives against COVID-19
June 9, 2021
Olympus Provides Additional Support of 52 Million Yen for Global Initiatives against COVID-19
As part of its ongoing support initiatives since the previous fiscal year*, the Olympus Group has provided additional support totaling approximately ¥52 million through independent organizations in various parts of the world to assist people facing hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis in India and other countries.
* News “Olympus Increases Support for COVID-19 Measures to 100 Million Yen”
Details of Support Provided (December 2020-May 2021)
| Region | Recipients | Amount | Purpose of donation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global (developing countries) | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) | ¥22 million | Support for the WHO-led COVAX* program, support for UNICEF India (e.g., oxygen supply systems) |
| North & Central America | Local NPOs, American Red Cross, Americares | ¥10 million | Support for public health and humanitarian operations in the Americas, employee donations/corporate match for Americares India COVID-19 Fund |
| Europe, Middle East & Africa | Local NPOs, International medical organizations | ¥20 million | Support for educational opportunities for underprivileged children, support for medical systems to fight COVID-19 in Senegal, local support for organizations that address and fight mental health and loneliness |
* COVAX: A global initiative to ensure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines
The Olympus Group will continue to engage in social contribution activities with the aim of bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control as soon as possible.
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