Participation in the community and community growth

Support for education

◆ Support for a Nuns’ School in Myanmar
In 2019 the ID Group began supporting a nuns’ school in Myanmar, which is the base country of one of our Group overseas companies. At Thandi Thuka, the organization receiving the support, orphans from primary-school to high-school age receive room and board while attending an adjacent school. Although Thandi Thuka is certified by the Myanmarese government, it is run on donations from Buddhist temples and the regional community. The ID Group supplies the nuns’ school with food and educational materials and supports the teachers’ salaries. Through these and other initiatives, the ID Group will continue to support the education of children, who are the foundation of our future.

◆Operation of a school for cultivating engineers in Myanmar
INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT MYANMAR CO., LTD. cultivates IT engineers.
Myanmar employees were introduced on NHK World-Japan

◆ Support for cultivation of the next generation by Professor Iwamiya (Shimane University)
The ID Group supports the research of the clinical psychologist Keiko Iwamiya, who works on the frontlines of psychotherapy in order to research the healthy emotional growth of children living in an era of declining birthrate in japan, as well as issues confronting adults who are involved in the emotional growth of those children.
In July 2017, Iwamiya participated in a case study meeting relating to emotional care following a disaster. The meeting was held at a hospital in a disaster area of the Kumamoto earthquakes. According to on-site staff, sandplay therapy (*) sets purchased using donations from the ID Group were actively used and were effective in providing emotional care.
*Sandplay therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is widely used for clinical psychology activities in various fields including psychological counseling, legal clinical activities, treatment at psychiatric departments, pediatric departments, etc., and educational activities at schools, etc. Sandplay therapy sets are used by having the patient freely create miniature scenes within a box, thereby expressing themselves and playing without inhibition under the observation of a therapist.

◆Tottori Prefectural Fund for Cultivating Future Human Resources
From 2015, in order to support the cultivation of human resources in regional areas, the ID Group has donated to the Tottori Prefectural Fund for Cultivating Future Human Resources. Tottori Prefecture established the Fund with cooperation from the industrial sector. Tottori Prefecture also established a grant system for repaying the scholarships of university students and university graduates employed in the prefecture, and promotes the acquisition of human resources who will fulfill a leading role in the future. The ID Group supports these activities.

◆Computer workshop for the elderly
The ID Group holds computer classes for the elderly. The classes feature easy-to-understand explanations of computer operation and help the elderly become more familiar with computers. Classes are held as part of the computer workshop for the elderly which is held every year by Chiyoda Ward.

◆University support in China (scholarship systems, research support)
In September 2006, the ID Group established a scholarship system to support students in China for whom it is difficult to enroll at university due to economic circumstances. During the more than ten years since then, we have granted scholarships to many students as part of our philanthropy initiatives.
As a corporate citizen based in Wuhan region of China, we will further strengthen our positive relationships with the local community through a variety of activities including scholarships.
・Established a scholarship system at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology
In September 2006, the ID Group established a scholarship system at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. The university is located in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, which is one of China’s leading IT industry bases. The scholarship was established to support students for whom it is difficult to enroll at university mainly due to economic circumstances. As of FY2016, scholarships had been granted to a total of 42 students.

◆ Accepting international students into our employee dormitory
From 2011, the ID Group has continued to accept international students into our employee dormitory. These students have come from throughout the world to study in Japan. Through this initiative, we support the Acceptance of Exchange Students in Employee Dormitories Program which was established by the Foundation of Corporate Friendship Network for Foreign Students in order to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. At our employee dormitory, we hold events for interaction so that international students can have a fulfilling experience studying in Japan. The ID Group will continue to actively accept international students in the future.

Support for art and culture

In order to enable even more people to enjoy outstanding artistic and cultural activities, the ID Group supports Tsuruga Wakasonojo XI, a master of Shinnai Joruri narrative song, who is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure), the Spain Guitar Association of Japan(*), as well as a variety of other artistic and cultural activities.

*The Spain Guitar Association of Japan is a nationwide voluntary organization that has been officially recognized by the Embassy of Spain. The Association was founded in order to promote the exchange of guitar music between Japan and Spain. From 2016, the ID Group has awarded the winner of a competition held by the Association with support for travel expenses to attend summer school in Spain.

ID Group supports music activities through taking a part in the patronage (financial aid) activities. On January 29, 2020, Wednesday, the 50th anniversary of ID Holdings was held at the Suntory Hall (Large Hall), where "Aranjuez of passion x Mozart of radiance" was performed.

ID Group has been granting patronage to the performer, Ms. Tomomi Kono, who performed with Tokyo Philharmonic in memory of Spanish teacher, Rodrigo, who has passed away twenty years ago. In addition, Daisuke Yagi made his orchestra debut, by youthfully playing Mozart of the new era.

ID Group will continue to support arts and culture.

Other support

◆ Support for SAILING Team JAPAN
As part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our founding, the ID Group is an official sponsor of the SAILING Team JAPAN operated by the Japan Sailing Federation. We are proud to support SAILING Team Japan.
Announcement regarding support as an official partner of SAILING Team JAPAN as part of activities to commemorate our 50th anniversary

◆Support for mine clearance activities
The ID Group supports activities in the Republic of Palau held by the Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS). JMAS processes explosive remnants of war (ERW) in ocean areas near the Republic of Palau. Through its activities, JMAS seeks to provide a safe living environment and to improve the regional economic activity environment.

https://en.jmas-ngo.jp/

◆Participation in the Japan Philanthropic Association
Through the Japan Philanthropic Association, the ID Group donates rice, picture books, blankets and other goods to Kodomo Shokudo, an organization that provides free or reduced-priced meals to children.