SOCIAL

Since 2022, Noritsu Koki has provided donations to support the activities of the NPO Room to Read Japan, the Japanese branch of Room to Read, an international NPO working on improving literacy and gender equality in education in low-income countries. Noritsu Koki began supporting the initiative because we agree with its philosophy of working toward “a world in which all children can pursue a quality education that prepares them to lead fulfilled lives and make positive change—in their families, communities and the world.” Improving literacy and gender equality in education is a goal that is highly compatible with the Group’s pen nib business. Our contribution has helped literacy education of 234 children around the world up until now.

Teibow engages in a variety of activities that contribute to local development, mainly in Hamamatsu City where its head office is based. Teibow regularly offers factory tours for local elementary school students and holds workshops for children at the Hamamatsu Science Museum as its sustaining member. For further information on Teibow's initiatives, please visit its website.

AlphaTheta actively works on activities seeking for creating connections of people through music. These activities include collaborations with local governments and businesses, and participations in events at sports facilities and stores. In particular, events that apply technology to analyze music-related sounds and rhythms, and use technology in which the music, lighting, lyrics and vibration devices are all combined, symbolize AlphaTheta’s efforts to connect all people through music, regardless of their age or hearing ability.

AlphaTheta has partnered with Bridges for Music since 2012, empowering young talent in under-served South African communities. AlphaTheta has championed the cause by providing products and equipment, collaborating on various initiatives, and sponsoring graduates who, in turn, have attained leadership roles within their communities. Leveraging the universal power of music, AlphaTheta strives to reintegrate the underprivileged into education, offering musical education and essential life skills, entrepreneurship training, and counselling.

JLab engages in multiple activities that contribute to local development and tackling social issues, mainly in San Diego where its head office is based. In 2023, JLab joined and supported the Rady Children's Giveathon. Along with a $30,000+ donation, JLab has pledged to make a difference by donating more than $6,500 in headphones to patients, along with headsets for volunteers operating the donation phone bank. JLab teammembers also volunteered to take phone calls and make outgoing calls to perspective donors. Please visit here for further information. Other than this, JLab continues to make product donations to local schools and charities, join volunteer activities and such.