Disaster Relief / Other Support Activities

Disaster Relief

Contributions towards the Niigata Chuetsuoki Earthquake

On July 19, 2007, Nomura Securities donated 3 million yen (around 24,600 USD) to support the recovery efforts for an earthquake that hit Japan's Niigata Prefecture on the July 16.
Nomura expresses our sympathy and condolences to all those affected by the earthquake, and we sincerely hope for an early recovery from the disaster.

Support for the Victims of the Pakistan Earthquakes

A powerful earthquake struck northeast Pakistan and the Kashmir region of India on October 8, 2005. Over 90,000 people were killed due to collapsing buildings in Pakistan and other effects of the earthquake, and more than 100,000 were injured. The Pakistani area of Kashmir was particularly hard hit, with enormous casualties. The collapse of an apartment building in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad resulted in the tragic loss of 250 people who were buried alive. The approach of winter brought additional concern about further casualties. In consideration of these terrible losses, Nomura Holdings Inc. represented our Group in donating a total of approximately \10 million through the Red Cross and other relief organizations.

Support for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina in the United States

Hurricane Katrina, which struck in August 2005, caused devastation throughout the Caribbean and the southern United States. While there was loss of life in Florida and other areas, the damage was worst in Louisiana. The port city of New Orleans was hit hardest of all, with flooding in nearly 80% of the city. Despite orders to evacuate prior to the storm's arrival, loss of life was unavoidable, with many hundreds confirmed dead as of September 1. In consideration of the enormity of the losses, Nomura Group made a total contribution of $200,000 to relief efforts. The contribution was made through organizations in the US and Japan, including the International Red Cross.

Contributions and Collections for the Asian Tsunami Victims

The massive earthquake off Indonesia and the tsunami that followed resulted in an unprecedented number of victims.
Our companies and employees made donations worldwide to aid relief efforts in areas of Southeast Asia devastated by the tsunami. Donations were matched by Nomura Group for an overall contribution of 20 million yen (US$180,000). Funds were collected through our personnel in Japan, Asia & Oceania, Europe and the Americas, the monies collected in each region being given to various organizations, including regional offices of the Red Cross Society.

Contributions towards the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake

Nomura Securities donated 10 million yen to the Niigata Prefecture Disaster Headquarters and additionally collected nearly 6.65 million yen from our Head Office and branches across the nation.

UNICEF Foreign Currency Collection Campaign

UNICEF Foreign Currency Collection CampaignForeign currency notes and coins have been collected from Nomura Group companies since 2002 for donation to the UNICEF foreign currency collection campaign.

The National Health and Welfare Seniors' Festival - The "Nenlympics"

Nenlympics Ibaraki 2007Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. has sponsored the National Health and Welfare Festival for Seniors (the "Nenlympics") since it was first held in 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (the current Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). The festival has attracted nationwide recognition; 2007 marking the 20th Nenlympics, held in Ibaraki Prefecture.
The Nenlympics aims, through developing constructive, integrated educational activities, to maintain and improve public health, social participation and zest for life among senior citizens so that they may enjoy an extended life in a vibrant community.