As one of the measures for international contribution made possible by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government's support of international exchange through higher education, MC collaborated with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), an international university with students from more than 80 different countries and regions, to support the UAE Children's Education Program.

This program shall be held for one week on July 5-11, 2009 for the purpose of promoting understanding of Japanese culture. Ten people, eight high school students and two leaders, shall be selected by the UAE's Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), an organization promoting education that is chaired by UAE's Crown Prince, Mohammed, to participate in a summer camp organized by APU (held at the university's campus in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture).

This year is the first time the summer camp is to be held, and the program itinerary aims to give UAE high school students real-life experience of Japanese lifestyle and learning environments as well as the opportunity to socialize with Japanese high school students. MC plans to get acquainted with the students during a scheduled visit to MC's Tokyo Head Office in Marunouchi on July 10.

Before the start of the summer camp, on June 29, the participating students and their leaders, along with other local representatives such as from ADEC shall attend a send-off party hosted by Japan's ambassador to UAE at either the ambassador's official residence or the Japanese Embassy.

MC shall continue in the future to utilize its globally expansive network and stay accurately informed for the current situation and needs of the societies of the respective countries and regions. While further enriching activities of international contribution that we have undertaken at each of our offices, we also aim to actively promote new initiatives.

October last year, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) donated two ambulances to the Mohammed V Solidarity Foundation, which is involved in developing the social infrastructure in the Kingdom of Morocco. The vehicles were temporarily put under the care of a training center for the disabled in the city of Salé belonging to the foundation. They now have been handed over eventually to two villages, Bouarfa and Figuig for use in medical activities. On April 7, a ceremony marking MC's donation was held at the aforesaid center.

At the ceremony, first there was a tour of the training center and then there were speeches by both the foundation and MC. This was followed by a photo session and an informal chat. From the two representatives from the villages who attended, representatives from MC received handshakes of gratitude and explanation on how the ambulances were going to be used in each village.

MC, as part of its regional social contribution activities in Algeria, provides support to the Family & Popular Mutual Help Association (FPMA), a local NGO that provides work training to people with disabilities. On March 17, 2009, a ceremony to donate an easy-to-use printer was held at a new training facility, which currently assists 75 trainees. The trainees use such equipment and materials to gain technical skills to create business cards and other printed materials, thus providing them with a means to earn an income.

The Bardo Museum in Tunisia boasts the world's best mosaic collection and is hailed as the Louvre of North Africa. Commencing fiscal 2008, MC has decided to provide support to the museum in the areas of education and cultural asset protection. On March 18, 2009, a ceremony was held at the museum's library for the donation by MC of PCs and large screens for student education. In 2004, MC supplied the Museum with audio visual equipment and materials as part of voluntary cultural assistance. In January 2008, MC donated a pickup truck to the museum as part of MC's regional contribution policy.

MC has begun a work training support project for youth in impoverished areas of Dhaka in cooperation with a prominent local NGO as part of MC's commemoration of fifty years since its establishment of the Mitsubishi Corporation Dhaka Office. This project will utilize existing facilities and will accept 50 students each year to train for a total of three years. Two work training courses will be offered: refrigerator and air conditioning equipment; and machine sewing technology. The funds donated by MC will be used to pay for operating expenses incurred by the training program. On February 24, a heart-warming ceremony marking the start of classes was held at the training facilities and included fifty young men and women, all wearing a hand-made design of the 50th anniversary of MC Dhaka Office on their shirts. Representatives of the new trainees voiced their gratitude in both words and song at the ceremony.

MC has started supporting the operating and expansion of "Shafallah Center," a facility for education and rehabilitation of children with special needs, which was established in 1998. On February 16, a signing ceremony, where commemorative gifts were exchanged, was held at the facility. The Center was established by the behest of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned and MC also contributed funds towards some of the construction costs. Currently, the facility has about 400 students and 300 staff members, but also plenty of demand for a much needed expansion of staff and facilities as some 300 would-be students are in waiting for support from the Shafallah Center.

Tanzania's World Heritage listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area attracts more than 460,000 visitors annually from around the world. However, the interpretive center at the gate entrance has not been renovated since it was constructed in 1989 and it is becoming increasingly dilapidated. MC has decided to donate funds to renovate the facilities, so that this interpretive center can function as a symbol for the entire conservation area. On February 5, a signing ceremony was conducted at the Tanzania's Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism.

MC has designated a foundation created by Dr. MS Swaminathan, the father of India's "green revolution", as an important partner for CSR activities in India. Through its support of programs conducted by this foundation, MC has commenced an aid program that seeks to foster the development of agriculture in India. Last November, a ceremony was held in India, in which President Kojima announced MC's plans to make contributions to the foundation for the next five years.

In 1971, a national children's library was established in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's largest city. Time eventually took its toll on the library, and MC volunteered to refurbish the facilities. This included renewal of the interior and the air conditioning system as well as the purchase of computers, chairs and other items. The dedication ceremony was held this past November, and MC has helped to provide a place where children in Cote d'Ivoire can enjoy books.

In 2008, MC commenced a ten-year aid program in Mexico in cooperation with Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). MC kicked off the program by donating a garbage truck to the city of Tuxpan in Veracruz, where MC is developing a project as an Independent Power Producer (IPP). MC will continue to work with CFE to identify and implement quality projects that contribute to the lives of local residents.

MC donated to the Ayala Foundation, which is now promoting GILAS (Gearing-up Internet Literacy and Access for Students), an initiative to expand Internet access in public high schools. The funds were used to equip 22 schools with Internet access. Launched in 2005, GILAS seeks to equip all of the nation's public high schools with Internet access in five years. MC and the Ayala Group have cooperated on various ventures in the Philippines since 1974.

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is teaming with Orascom Telecom to support underprivileged children in Egypt, where street children are a major social problem. A signing ceremony for the project was held September 24. This year, MC will donate 12 million yen to fund educational programs and the construction of a youth center, which will be headed up by a local charity organization.

Since 2006, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has supported the development of a website to introduce small and medium industries in Indonesia. A signing ceremony marking phase III of the project was held on September 22 when MC President Yorihiko Kojima visited Jakarta. Since being launched, the website has had a large impact and it is contributing to the development of small and medium industries in Indonesia. MC will provide 30 million yen for the project over three years.

An exhibition focusing on Japanese samurai was held at the Kremlin Museum in Moscow from May 21 to July 16. MC donated 50,000 dollars (approximately 5 million yen) as a supporter of the event.

The exhibit featured treasures of samurai families dating back to the 10th century. The collection, from the Tokyo National Museum, included invaluable cultural assets, such as Noh theatre costumes, swords and a wide range of other articles. Attracting upwards of 60,000 visitors, the exhibit proved to be an excellent opportunity to introduce Japanese culture to the people of Russia.

There has long been a chronic shortage of maternity hospitals in Senegal. Based on a proposal from the Dakar Liaison Office, MC decided to support medical care there by constructing two maternity hospitals near Dakar as part of its 2007 Regional Aid Program.

Dignitaries such as the Japanese ambassador and other related parties attended an opening ceremony for the hospitals this April. Many local residents also turned out for the event, underscoring the community's high expectations for the hospitals.

Following its annual meeting of trustees on April 3, the Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa (MCFEA*) announced a funding program for 2008 totaling 340,000 pounds (approx. 68 million yen), including 60,000 pounds (approx. 12 million yen) in increased funding to expand support for projects in Africa. While the details of where the additional funding will be allocated are currently under discussion, the MCFEA has already confirmed the following projects:

1. WaterAid's Work in Mozambique
   WaterAid, a UK-based international NGO, is working to provide safe domestic water and hygiene education in poor communities in Mozambique. The MCFEA has supported WaterAid since 2003 and plans to provide funding again this year.
2. Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) of South Africa
   PPF is a not-for-profit organization established in 1997 by Dr. Anton Rupert, Dr. Nelson Mandela and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. The project seeks to create employment opportunities for local people while also supporting the conservation of biological diversity. Over three years, funding from the MCFEA will support training for 240 university students studying natural resource management in South Africa.
3. Earthwatch's African Fellowship Program
   Earthwatch Institute, an international environmental NGO, conducts programs that engage volunteers in scientific field projects. The MCFEA will provide funding for Earthwatch's African Fellowship Program, which supports the participation of African researchers and students in these projects.

* About the Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa (MCFEA) The MCFE A was established by MC and Mitsubishi Corporation (UK) PLC. in 1992 to promote education and research related to environmental conservation and to support poverty alleviation. Since its endowment was established, the MCFEA has supplied total grants worth more than 1.35 million pounds (approx. 270 million yen).