Mitsubishi Corporation, together with Orascom Construction Industries, supported the establishment of the first English school for the visually-impaired in Egypt.

The opening ceremony was held on November 1 in Cairo with some 100 participants, including the Minister of Labor & Emigration as the special guest. Twenty students have enrolled for the 6 months course, and going forward, it is anticipated that up to 80 students will enroll each year.

In Egypt, education for the visually-impaired is still limited, which naturally hinders their employment opportunities. By providing English education, we hope to help boost their chances of employment at Egypt's globalizing enterprises.

Mitsubishi Corporation donated two ambulances to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, which aims to improve social infrastructure in the Kingdom of Morocco. The ambulances were allocated to Fahs Anjra Village and Benechikar Village located in northern Morocco, and a handover ceremony was held at the foundation's training center for the disabled in Sale City on October 26, 2011. In Morocco, the quality of medical services can vary according to regions. The ambulances will be used for the transportation of patients in these two villages where medical services are particularly limited.

MC supported the extension and reconstruction of the emergency outpatient ward of Hospital Amazonia in Belem City. The hospital was established in 1962 originally as a clinic for Japanese immigrants, but 50 years later, its use has been extended to Belem citizens as well, providing a vital healthcare service to the city as a whole. Still, there is also an urgent need for extension and reconstruction work to be carried out on the aging hospital infrastructure. MC's support is expected to enable the hospital to accept more emergency outpatients and to improve its services for the community.

Since 2008, Mitsubishi Corporation has been supporting the maintenance and expansion of mangrove forests in Chantaburi and Rayong Provinces. This year's plan is to boost mangrove reforestation by a further 73 acres in Chantaburi Province. On 1 October, a reforestation event was held, to which many locals and MC Thailand employees attended. Mangrove reforestation is bringing many environmental benefits to the region, whilst also stimulating the local economy.

Mitsubishi Corporation supported the "Japan-Korea Festival" held this year simultaneously in Seoul and Tokyo on 25 September. The festival, held annually, aims to promote mutual understanding between the two nations. As a way of showing appreciation for the vast support provided by the Korean people immediately following the Great East Japan Earthquake in March, the theme of this year's festival was "Thank you Korea! Gambaro Japan!". Employees from Mitsubishi Corporation Korea also attended the festival held in Seoul.

Since 2008, Mitsubishi Corporation has been supporting Brunei Energy Week, held annually by the Brunei Prime Minister's Office as part of its efforts to promote energy conservation. This year, the event was held on 21-23 September in conjunction with the ASEAN Ministers' Energy Meeting, and renamed Brunei Energy Expo 2011. As part of the event, Mitsubishi Motor's electric powered vehicle - i-MiEV - was donated by MC to the Ministry of Communications.

Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Care Supply (Mitsubishi Corporation's subsidiary in the welfare equipment business) have donated 100 wheelchairs to the City Counsel of Dakar, the capital of Senegal.

The wheel chairs will be used in hospitals and rehabilitation centers in Dakar city.

Mitsubishi Corporation donated medical equipment such as infusion pumps, standard EKG monitors and defibrillators to community hospitals located in Songkhla Province. Due to the continuing social disorder in the three Southern Provinces of Thailand, accesibility to public health services is extremely limited. Therefore, the neighboring Songkhla Province is regarded as a medical hub for the people in the South.

From 2011, MC will start funding scholarships to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, the largest university in Mongolia in terms of student enrollment. It is the sole national university which produces engineers who contribute to the growth of Mongolia.

On June 8, 2011, a signing ceremony was held at the university, and MC will provide scholarships to 15 undergraduate and postgraduate students with exemplary academic records over two years.

Mitsubishi Corporation has been actively supporting the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia since 2008.

The Museum displays highly valuable archaeological treasures, such as historical articles and mosaic works unearthed from ancient Carthage, Rome and Greek remains.

As a way of contributing to the Museum's recent renovation, Mitsubishi Corporation recently donated a TV conference system to be installed in the newly constructed main conference hall.

Mitsubishi Corporation's previous donations include a motor truck, computers, and large screen displays, all of which have added value to visitors' and researchers' experience of the Museum.

MC is supporting landmine removal activities in Mozambique, where landmines represent not only a life-threatening hazard to individuals, but also a hindrance to the economic and social development of entire communities.

In the wake of a civil war that ended in 1992, Mozambique is now on the road to economic recovery as one of the fastest growing countries in Africa. However, despite removal efforts by the National Demining Institute as well as international NGOs, landmines that were buried extensively during the civil war still remain in some areas.

The threat that these landmines pose to the safety and livelihoods of the people in these communities is currently a pressing issue for the Mozambique government. Now, with large-scale demining equipment being brought in from Japan through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program, MC is supporting an international NGO that is actively disposing of the landmines.

Since 2006, MC has worked jointly with one of its business investment companies, Hernic Ferrochrome (Hernic), to support an elementary school located in the area of Hernic's operations. Donations from MC have been used to repair damaged classrooms, to set up a waste storage site and rain-water collection tanks, to plant flower beds and to establish a personal computer room.

At the completion ceremony held in May, MC received messages of appreciation from the elementary school as well as from representatives of local groups and government associations. The children expressed their gratitude through song and dance performances. On top of this, MC also received messages of encouragement in support of the victims of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake.

Since 2009, MC has been supporting the "Agricultural Development-Led Industrialization Strategy of Ethiopia," a program promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ethiopia. Every year, MC has donated solar PV panels for agricultural training centers, training materials and solar-powered refrigerators (for vaccines) for livestock veterinary clinics in communities designated by the Ministry. Many people in these communities have expressed their appreciation, commenting that MC's donation has enabled farmers to effectively use the hours after sunset and has motivated the farmers to improve their production.

In 2009 and 2010, MC supported a cocoa production improvement project implemented by Compania Nacional de Chocolate, a food company based in Central and South America. This project aimed to improve the welfare of cacao farmers in Columbia by providing technical assistance to improve their productivity and living standards. Some of the positive outcomes reported from this project include enhanced functionality of cocoa farming unions and improvements in cocoa bean quality.

Since 2010, MC has been supporting "Young Leaders for Sustainable Development," a program run by a local NGO, Reforestamos Mexico, A.C., which conducts reforestation and ecosystem conservation activities in Mexico. This program trains young leaders by offering them the opportunity to analyze various issues from environmental, social and economic standpoints. Participants learn ways to respond to these issues, as well as how to contribute to the sustainable maintenance of forests in regional communities.

In 2010, 44 young people from 40 communities across Mexico participated in this program.

Since 2009, MC has supported "From Farm to Table," a project run by a local NGO, EticAgro, which conducts research and public awareness activities regarding the issues of quality, environment, and trade in the field of agriculture. This program runs nutritional education programs for elementary school students throughout Argentina, where malnutrition continues to be a problem due to a lack of dietary knowledge. So far, the program has distributed educational materials to a total of 300 schools. In addition, at 130 of these schools, the program has also provided teacher training and conducted nutrition classes and fairs. MC intends to continue monitoring the schools to study the effectiveness of this type of nutrition-focussed education.

Mitsubishi Corporation took part in the Janadriya Festival, which was held in Riyadh between 13 and 29 April 2011. The company's exhibition booth stood in the Japanese pavilion, which received approximately 300,000 visitors.

The theme of our booth was based on the concept of "Creating Sustainable Environmental Value" (, a key pillar of our Midterm Corporate Strategy). To reflect this, Mitsubishi Motors' electric powered vehicle - i-MiEV - was displayed at the forefront, demonstrating to visitors Mitsubishi Corporation's commitment to integrating environmental value into its business.

MC has been providing support to the reforestation project of National Chung-Hsing University in Taiwan. The university is the oldest agricultural education institution in Taiwan, and it began reforestation efforts in 2010 based on a 6-year plan. In March 2011, employees of MC's Taiwan office participated as volunteers in the reforestation activities as well as in the donation ceremony for this project.

MC provided support to the Japanese Research Seminar conducted by Monash University in Melbourne. Monash University is one of Australia's top 8 universities, and its Japanese Studies Center was established in 1981. At the university's request, MC held the "Mitsubishi Corporation Seminar Series," which focused on Japan-Australia relations in the fields of environment, international cooperation, as well as culture and the arts.

MC supported the expansion of Thies Health Center through a public-private partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Senegal. The Embassy assisted in the construction of the laboratory and orthodontics wing through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects. MC supported the construction of the radiation inspection wing in addition to donating equipment.

MC, together with international NGO Plan Japan, has been providing work training support to the youth in impoverished areas of Dakar for the last three years since 2009. This project provides two work training courses to youth: the installation and repair of refrigerators and air conditioning equipment, and sewing and traditional embroidery. About 50 youths receive work training each year. Out of the courses' first class of students, who graduated in March 2010, more than 90% have obtained employment.

Each year since fiscal 2005, MC and Mitsubishi Corporation Taiwan have jointly supported the Yang Ming Home for the Disabled, which is the largest Taipei municipal facility conducting rehabilitation and work training for people with intellectual disabilities. In fiscal 2010, our support helped refurbish a classroom for rehabilitation and purchase related equipment. As a result of these support activities, the president of Mitsubishi Corporation Taiwan received an honorary citizen award from the Taipei City Government.

MC has donated two Isuzu pick-up trucks to the Cultural Secretariat of the Presidency of El Salvador, which is busily engaged in protecting and nurturing its country's culture.

The donated trucks will be used by the Secretariat in activities to protect culture and art including research of the country's culture and art, production of craft products, and support for holding of events.

Since fiscal 1991, as part of its social contribution activities, MC has operated a scholarship fund that supports international students attending universities in Japan. MC is currently paying scholarships to about 100 students annually. In November 2010, MC invited international students to Head Office and held a networking and social event, providing them with an opportunity to participate in a lively exchange of views concerning MC's activities and other matters.

MC supported "The Crescent and The Sun, Three Japanese in Istanbul" exhibition held in Istanbul, Turkey from October 2010 to February 2011. By tracing the footsteps of three Japanese (Torajiro Yamada, Chuta Ito, and Kozui Otani) who contributed to building a friendly relationship between Japan and Turkey at the turn of the 20th century, the exhibition has promoted mutual understanding and friendship between Turkey and Japan.

MC has been supporting the "Japan-Korea Festival" every year since fiscal 2005. The event consists of cultural exchange events sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Held annually both in Japan and in South Korea, it promotes mutual understanding amongst the peoples of the two countries. While showcasing the art and culture of both countries, it also provides a valuable opportunity to deepen friendships among the peoples of the two countries. In fiscal 2010, employees from Mitsubishi Corporation Korea voluntarily participated in this event held in South Korea in October.

As part of its social contribution activities in Algeria, MC provides support to local NGO FPMA (Family & Popular Mutual Help Association), which conducts work training for people with intellectual disabilities. The donation provided by MC is expected to be used to pay for necessary equipment in the work training facility including the purchase of materials and the construction of a craft workshop and kitchen.

Previously, in March 2009, MC donated a printing machine, which now enables the trainees in printing technology to earn money from producing business cards and other printing materials.

Mitsubishi Corporation (Shanghai) Limited has donated conference room equipment materials and audio visual equipment to the Center for Japanese Studies of Fudan University, one of China's most prestigious universities. The conference room, which is also equipped with simultaneous interpreting facilities, has been named the "Mitsubishi Corporation Hall."

The Center's 20th anniversary ceremony was held last November. In attendance were scholars who have contributed to joint academic research and development between China and Japan, and representative of companies that have supported the Center. Four staff members from MC and Mitsubishi Corporation (Shanghai) joined the cerebrations.

MC has been supporting social contribution activities such as activities related to culture, the arts and education in Uzbekistan through the Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation (the Fund Forum) since 2008.

The Fund Forum, which was established in 2004, working in cooperation with international organizations such as UNESCO, focuses on the exchange of international culture through activities.

In 2008, the Children's Creativity Center of the Fund Forum in Samarkand was reconstructed.

On April 16, the reconstruction completion ceremony was held for a children's creativity center in Tashkent, which was MC's support activity for fiscal 2009.

At the ceremony, local children with their guardians and the local media also attended, and MC received words of appreciation from the Japanese Ambassador to Uzbekistan and the secretariat of the Fund Forum for not only this support, but also for the various other international contribution activities conducted by MC in Uzbekistan.

MC provided support for the "Exhibition of Three Major Calligraphies": Asia, Middle East, and Ancient Rome, that was held by Turkey's Sakip Sabanci Museum from April 14 to June 27.

The exhibition presents Asian (Japanese and Chinese), Latin, and Islamic styles of calligraphy and it also featured, situated close to the entrance, the original calligraphy of MC's "Three Corporate Principles."

On the first day of the exhibition, about 300 people attended the opening ceremony, including the Turkish Minister for Tourism and Culture and Turkey's Ambassador to Japan.

An important partner for MC in international contribution activities in India is the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation that was founded by Dr. MS Swaminathan who is a notable leader of agricultural advancement, and MC provides support for activities relating to agriculture, the environment and education promoted by the foundation.

As part of this support, MC donated solar-powered street lighting to villages off the electricity grid in the state of Odisha, in the eastern part of India. Additionally, on this occasion, MC supported the construction and funding of a human resource development center for ethnic minority people in the same area. The opening ceremony was held at the center on March 13.

The center, which is closely located to the research facility of the research foundation, also serves as a place for lodging for local ethnic minority people and researchers from abroad such as Europe. The center conducts education and training for local agricultural development and research into cultivation methods of many locally produced medicinal plants.

For a while now, MC has been providing support to the Shafallah Center in Qatar, which was established to support the autonomy and participation in daily social life of children with special needs such as infants with impaired vision and children with autism.

In fiscal 2008, MC provided support to the Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs to support the communication of children with various communication-related handicaps.

In fiscal 2009, MC decided to support the "Shafallah Medical Genetics Center (SMGC)" an organization that promotes research into genes and chromosomes that are the cause of handicaps, particularly research into total blindness and vision impairment, and on March 8, a donation ceremony has held at the Shafallah Center.