• Back to Blue

    Black to Blue is a joint project launched by The Nippon Foundation and Economist Impact to address urgent issues directly facing the world’s oceans, including chemical pollution and marine plastics.

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  • Myanmar Support Program

    Our work in Myanmar began in 1975, with medical support for persons affected by leprosy. Since then, we have undertaken over 70 projects there, many in conjunction with the WHO. Most recently, our focus has turned to peace-building.

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  • Disaster Recovery

    We support communities with emergency relief and recovery assistance, and help build systems that strengthen disaster preparedness.

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    The Nippon Foundation.
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    The Nippon Foundation is Asia’s leading grantmaker, based in Japan and cooperating with stakeholders of all levels around the world to confront social challenges.

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    The Nippon Foundation at a Glance

    Countries Reached 120 Years in Operation 64 Projects Supported to Date 100,000+ Affiliated Organizations 26

    Our Focus

    Our activities span numerous fields and are global in scope. Here we introduce some of the projects we pursue on an ongoing basis.