There When People Need Us the Most
When disaster strikes, quick response means the difference between life and death. And for victims, suffering and inconvenience can last a lifetime. Mitsubishi Electric has been increasing its philanthropic aid to areas afflicted by natural disasters like earthquakes, inclement weather, and more. These include direct financial and material contributions by the company, financial contributions by individual employees with matching funds provided by the company through SOCIO-ROOTS, and volunteer efforts by individual employees.
Iwate-Miyagi Earthquake Relief Fund (Japan)
On Saturday, June 14, 2008, a great earthquake struck Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures and brought massive damage to the region. Mitsubishi Electric donated 2.5 million yen each to the two prefectures, totaling 5 million yen, through a prefectural community chest as relief aid for the affected areas.
Sichuan Earthquake Relief Efforts (China)
In direct response to the devastating earthquake that struck Sichuan and neighbouring provinces in China on the afternoon of May 12, 2008, Mitsubishi Electric Group companies donated approximately 50 million yen to aid and support the the victims of this tragic disaster. The earthquake claimed more than 69,000 lives, and damage is still extensive in the afflicted areas. Mitsubishi Electric worked fast to provide funds to help in the immediate aftermath of the quake.
