Exhibition of Tapestries of Art Works by Artists with Disabilities

Since 2022, Kyocera has exhibited tapestries in the staff cafeteria at its head office building. The works feature images of pieces by artists with disabilities. The tapestries were created by Kyocera after the purchase of works exhibited at the Kyoto Archive of Art by People with Disabilities, a project promoted by the Kyoto Culture and Art Promotion Organization for People with Disabilities. This project has been implemented to promote the organization's activities via the Internet, etc., and expand opportunities for the display of artwork by these talented artists. In addition, the tapestries are combined with tapestries created by Kyoto Prefecture and exhibited annually at the Kyocera Gallery.

Exhibition of Artwork by Children of All Ages

Partnering with the Social Welfare Service Corporation, the Kyoto Prefecture Mother, Child, and Widow Welfare Association (Mother and Child Association), and with support from the Kyoto Prefecture Government, Kyocera gathered paintings from children (preschool, elementary, middle and senior high school students) of single-parent families that have joined or would like to join the Mother and Child Association living in Kyoto Prefecture outside the capital, and exhibited them at the Kyocera Gallery. Ten children received awards at a ceremony held at the Kyocera Head Office. These included the Kyoto Governor Award, the Kyoto Prefecture Mother, Child and Window Welfare Association President Award, and the Kyocera Award.

Management of the Fushimi Ward Kodomo Kyoiku Shokudo

Kyocera began managing the Fushimi Ward Kodomo Kyoiku Shokudo in May 2023. This project is designed to provide children in Kyoto City's Fushimi Ward with appetizing after-school meals and opportunities to interact with others. Approximately 1,000 students from two local elementary schools are eligible to sign up in advance for after-school meals at one of about 20 restaurants that have registered as Kodomo Shokudo (kid's cafeterias). In addition, Kyocera and Kyoto Bunkyo University (Uji City, Kyoto) work in collaboration with local shopping districts to provide meals to and watch over children. The overall goal of this project is to ensure a healthy future generation and a bright future for society. Moreover, Kyocera works in close cooperation with Kyoto Bunkyo University to provide childcare support through opportunities for parents to learn and interact with others.

Dietary Education through Mini-Cooking Classes for Children in Foster Care

Kyocera has held mini-cooking classes to give children in foster care in Kyoto Prefecture the opportunity to learn about a healthy diet. Working in cooperation with the Kyoto Prefectural Government Office, the Municipal Government Office, and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto, which is a member of the Kyocera Group, Kyocera shares the wish that this program will encourage these children's dream and hope to be independent in their future. The program includes a broad range of activities that teach children the importance of diet and the pleasure of cooking. Activities include food education by first-class chefs at hotels, mini-cooking classes given by children acting as chefs, lessons and demonstrations by table manner instructors, and the provision of lunches cooked with local ingredients grown in Kyoto.

In-House Special Sales Event for Products Made at Welfare Facilities

Kyocera hosts sales events at its head office building twice a year to support the Kyoto City Heart & Friends Project. The Heart & Friends Project is designed to improve incomes for individuals with disabilities and promote the understanding of residents about such disabilities through the sale of Hot Heart Products made by individuals with disabilities. At antenna stores in Kyoto City, Kyocera provides snacks, miscellaneous goods, postcards, etc., made at the Welfare Service Facilities for individuals with disabilities in Kyoto City.

Pink Ribbon Activities

The Kyocera Group supports the Pink Ribbon movement to promote early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, and has donated part of the profits from its pink ceramic kitchen products to this effort since 2008. Through these activities, we are encouraging many people to lead a healthy lifestyle.

　

Outreach Activities for Local Children and Groups

Kyocera Precision Tools Korea Co., Ltd. (Korea) has been conducting service activities for children with disabilities and elderly living alone. Approximately 400 employees are divided into groups to deliver food and daily necessities donated by employees and volunteer for cleaning. We also volunteer to provide food to the elderly living alone, such as donating gifts prepared by employees at Christmas.

Raising Funds for Cancer Patients

Kyocera Document Solutions Australia Pty. Ltd. (Australia) supports both “Daffodil Day” and “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” charity fundraisers, which benefit cancer patients and research. Teddy bears, pens and other goods were sold in the office and a staff-funded morning tea was held to raise donations. All funds raised were donated to the Cancer Council Australia.

Donating christmas gifts to children

Since 2006, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. (U.S.A.) and KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (U.S.A.) has supported the annual Toys for Tots campaign run by the U.S. Marine Corps, which collects toys to give as holiday gifts to underprivileged children. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible and productive citizens.

Food Bank Donations and Volunteering

KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. in the United States donated to food banks to help people facing food shortages. Employees also volunteered to pack fresh vegetables and canned goods when donating groceries.