The Activities of the "MS&AD Unison Smile Club"
Supporting children through charity Christmas greeting cards
We support children in areas of conflict and areas affected by disasters by producing, selling and donating the proceeds of Christmas greeting cards in collaboration with Kids Earth Fund.
Christmas Card, 2011-2012
This Christmas card was drawn by the children of Russia, Croatia, China, and Fukushima. This year, As we continue the support for children in the former Yugoslavia area (Croatia, Serbia), Vietnam, and Cambodia, we will also be supporting children in need of help following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Total proceeds from 1992 to 2011… 43,956,520 yen
Sending hand-knitted sweaters to children around the world
We deliver hand-knit sweaters and other items to children in Mongolia and Pakistan, Vietnam with the cooperation of NAC (Japan Knitting Association). Approximately 500 volunteers currently participate in the project as knitters, including external members.
All Japan Knitting Association (Japanese only : link to website)
Total number of sweaters sent from 1992 to 2011… 34,650 items
Participating in the "Send a Picture Book Campaign"
We are taking part in the "Send a Picture Book to Children in Cambodia and Laos Campaign" organized by the Shanti Volunteer Association. Our employees volunteer in translating the text of the picture books.
Total number of books sent from 2000 to 2011… 7,136 books
Valentine Charity Concert
In February, we annually hold a charity concert organized by our Light Music Club and donate the proceeds together with those from the “Valentine Fund Raising” organized by employees, to children in Thailand and Laos through Minsai Center Japan. (Required scholarship for middle school … 30,000 yen per student)
From 1996 to 2011, 317 children were able to attend middle school
"Buta-Neko" Charity Concert
We hold lunchtime concerts 4 times a year inviting students and graduates of the Tokyo National University of Arts and Music. Proceeds go to Family House, an organization supporting children struggling with a disease and their family.
Total proceeds from 2000 to 2011… 1,022,033 yen
