Collaboration with Local Communities
As a member of the local community, the Bandai Namco Group engages in social activities together with communities and continues working toward the revitalization of local economies using its IP.
Support for Areas Impacted by Disasters
Support children’s mental well-being through toys
Bandai worked with Save the Children Japan (SCJ) to plan and manufacture a Bandai support toy for use in times of disaster. The toy supports children’s mental well-being by easing stress and worry during a disaster. This toy was designed so that it provides children with someone to talk to or a friend that gives them comfort during their time in temporary housing. Accordingly, the toy is provided to areas impacted by a disaster together with the Emergency Children’s Kit that is distributed as part of disaster relief supplies by SCJ. In fiscal 2023, in addition to areas impacted by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of January 2024, donations were made to five other locations including Taito Ward, Tokyo, where the Bandai Headquarters is located.
Work on activities with external children’s support groups
Bandai Namco Holdings has worked with Save the Children Japan (SCJ), an expert organization in children’s support, since 2011 to provide workshops for children from disaster-affected areas in Japan. With the cooperation of SCJ, we also hold seminars for employees to introduce efforts aimed at providing humanitarian assistance, such as food, medical supplies, and shelter, to people affected by the crisis in Ukraine and those who have fled to surrounding countries, as well as to share the latest trends in sustainability. In addition, each year Bandai Namco and shareholders give a total of ¥10 million to SCJ through the use of complimentary shareholder benefits. The donated funds are used for activities implemented by SCJ that support children in Japan as well as for aid to areas affected by disaster.
©Vsevolod Prokofiev/ Save the Children
