On March 5, NYK presented to Médecins Sans Frontières* a donation that included participation fees from NYK’s 2024 "Charity Run+Walk+α" ("Chari Run!") health promotion event aimed at all NYK Group employees.

"Chari Run!" is a collaborative initiative launched in 2017 to promote health and raise awareness of social issues. It is co-hosted by the Health Management Promotion Project within NYK’s Human Resources Group. NYK’s donation comprised fees paid by participants and a matching amount the company contributed based on the participants' exercise achievements.

Continuing from the previous year, Médecins Sans Frontières was selected as the recipient of the donation to help promote the health of people who lack access to medical services due to conflicts and disasters.
For the 2024 event, NYK improved the experience by implementing electronic payment and post-photo features through a dedicated app to allow more participants to easily join and enjoyably engage with others. A total of 313 participants from domestic and overseas group companies took part in the activity, with the number of overseas participants more than doubling.

In recognition of these efforts, on December 2, 2024, NYK was again certified as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company** by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Additionally, in 2025 NYK was recognized for a ninth consecutive year as a “Certified KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organization” in the large corporation category.

The NYK Group will continue to engage in social contribution activities and promote health management to encourage employees to work vigorously.

* Médecins Sans Frontières
An international, independent medical humanitarian organization established in 1971. Médecins Sans Frontières Japan (MSFJ) was established in 1992.
Médecins Sans Frontières Japan

** Tokyo Sports Promotion Company
A program created by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to recognize companies providing support in the field of sports and implementing initiatives to promote sports activities benefiting employees.