On 12 March 2026, the Sports and Recreation Club Team and staff of YKK Malaysia came together to support a local children’s home. The home provides care for 50 children between the ages of 7 and 17, many of whom have experienced family loss, abuse, or financial hardship. Their circumstances serve as a reminder of…
During the month of Ramadan 1447 H, YKK Zipco Indonesia continued its annual tradition of community outreach and giving. This special season offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with those around us through acts of care and compassion. As part of this initiative, the company hosted an Iftar (breaking of the fast) gathering and provided donations to…
YKK Indonesia Group, consisting of YKK Zipper, Zipco, and AP, has demonstrated real concern for communities affected by recent disasters by distributing humanitarian aid worth Rp 100 million. The donation is intended to support disaster response efforts in the affected regions of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The assistance was formally handed over on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Central…
On November 26th, YKK Bangladesh installed solar panels at New Hope Education Centre, located in Kashimpur, Dhaka. This initiative will benefit the school by lowering energy costs, providing budget stability, and reducing environmental impact through lower carbon emissions. By using solar power, students can enjoy powered facilities during school hours—even during load shedding (a planned power outage to balance electricity demand…
As a branch of YKK, Golden Hill Tower (GHT) remains committed to its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to support and uplift the community. To honour this commitment, the company regularly organises charity bazaars, with all proceeds donated to organisations in need. On March 16, 2025, the General Affairs Department held the 9th Charity Bazaar,…
On November 22, 2024, YKK Pakistan hosted Dr. Zubair Bandukda, Dr. Umair Ahmed Siddiqui, and Mr. Syed Ibrahim from the Textile Institute of Pakistan (TIP) for a pivotal meeting aimed at strengthening their partnership. This collaboration marks a significant step toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the textile and fashion industry. Through this initiative, YKK…
On December 20, 2024, YKK Zipper Indonesia visited Yayasan Nur Abadi also known as Nur Abadi Foundation. President Director, Mr. Naoki Suzuki presented five computers along with their equipment to the foundation’s management. The students enthusiastically welcomed YKK with a lively dance and song performance, guided patiently by their teachers. YKK has been consistently supporting…
As a step towards supporting education and empowering the future generation, YKK India has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities by providing vital learning facilities to Pranpura Government Higher School. The initiative aims to create a conducive learning environment for the students, enabling them to access better infrastructure and improve their overall educational experience. …
YKK Zipper Indonesia Cibitung factory organises a free health clinic twice yearly and this year’s clinic was held in the RT01 RW06 Dusun I neighbourhood on 24 January 2024. Ms. Dian Haerani, the head doctor of YKK Zipper Indonesia’s team of in-house clinic doctors and nurses was engaged for this health treatment program. A total…
On December 12, 2023, YKK Philippines actively participated in a donation drive as part of their ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. Guided by the YKK Philosophy, which emphasizes that “No one prospers without rendering benefits to others,” the company joined forces with the Create a Job for Disabled Association, Inc. to support their initiative,…
On May 24th 2022, YKK Vietnam gave out 30 scholarships to the students at Ngo Quyen High School. YKK Vietnam’s representative congratulated the students and handed out awards. YKK Vietnam has been supporting the school every year since 2006. Grateful for the support of YKK Vietnam for the past, the Principal, Mr. Nghia, thanked the…
As part of YKK Lanka’s CSR activities and following to YKK’s Sustainability Vision 2050, YKK Lanka has been collecting PET bottles from neighbouring factories in Seethawake Export and Processing Zone (SEPZ) from the 12 PET bottle collection cages planted by YKK Lanka since 2019. The bottles will be sent for recycling at ECO Spindles every…
In November 2022, YKK Philippines worked with Create a Job for Disabled Association Inc. by donating 3 wheelchairs, 3 walkers, and 5 quad canes to the organization. Headed by President Alimango, Create a Job for Disabled Association Inc. aims to integrate people with disabilities (PWDs) into their communities by improving their mobility and providing access…
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, YKK Pakistan thinks it’s an appropriate time for employers to consider the human as well as the organisational benefits for encouraging female employees to participate in early breast cancer detection and also share valuable information to the employees. This event can not only help save lives but significantly…
Nation’s blood reserves run relatively low particularly in July and August annually. The Taiwan Blood Services Foundation calls for volunteers to donate their blood to ensure the supply is sufficient for those in need. The foundation encourages young people to and other healthy individuals who have not donated blood before to do so and try…
In the past, our ancestors used sophisticated farming and agricultural techniques to feed our communities. This included planting seeds to create vast farms filled with crops, caring for the soil, harvesting the crops and storing the produce. YKK Taiwan recognises the importance of supporting the local community for farming process therefore the company donated 50kg…
Many companies really enjoy the intangible benefit of giving – a pleasant feeling of connectedness and the satisfaction of at least trying to make the world a better place. YKK Taiwan finds providing food supplies to the needy as part of supporting the society. The company would pray on certain offering prayer days and thereafter…
YKK Indonesia has been providing support to the children of Yayasan Nur Abadi through Nur Abadi Foundation since 2006 on a bi-annually basis. The purpose of Nur Abadi Foundation is to provide learning and training opportunities for children with special needs with adequate facilities so they can be independent. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, YKK Indonesia…
YKK Indonesia held a charity activity for orphans and elderly near Cimanggis and Cibitung factory during Ramadan despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, abstain from pleasures and pray to become closer to God. It is also a time for families to…
In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, providing education assistance is an easy way to invest in your workforce. Not all companies are likely to fund employees’ dependent education unlike YKK Indonesia. YKK Indonesia offers scholarship program to their employees’ children who has higher achievements. The program is eligible to all YKK Indonesia employees from both…
YKK Indonesia works together with a local medical team to provide free healthcare check-up and immunisation jabs. This includes measuring of blood pressure, sugar level, cholesterol and others. The integrated healthcare program targets only mothers and their children below the age of 5 years old and not forgetting expectant mothers of the local community. Besides…
The Covid-19 pandemic did not stop Muslims in Indonesia from carrying on tradition as they proceed ahead with the celebration of Idul Adha. Idul Adha is known as the Feast of the Sacrifice and is the event of respecting Ibrahim and his willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, to Allah. Just as Ibrahim was to…
In 13 July 2020, YKK Vietnam has given out 30 scholarships to Ngo Quyen high school’s students. Mr. Nagahata, Factory Manager from YKK Vietnam has attended the ceremony and presented the award directly to the students and congratulate them. Mr Dung, principal of Ngo Quyen High School is grateful to YKK Vietnam for sponsoring “YKK…
Children’s Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honor of children, whose date of observance varies by countries. There is a saying goes “Today’s children are tomorrow’s future. Nourish them well so they can lead the world tomorrow”. YKK Thailand is glad to be able to play a part to this. On 7 January…
World Environment Day is first held in 1974 and celebrated on the 5th of June every year. It is coined by the United Nations (UN) as a campaign to raise awareness and inspire the public to act against environmental concerns including but not limited to marine pollution, global warming, human overpopulation, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
The blood bank in Taiwan runs low in every summer. In response, Taiwan Chung-Li Factory and the Blood Donation Centre jointly held a blood donation exercise on 8 August 2019. The blood donation vehicles were parked at the 1st and 2nd factory therefore employees who wish to participate could come forward. The response to the…
Working to address the problem of marine plastic, YKK announces its new NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ collection of zippers made from ocean bound plastic. This premium collection of zippers is made from plastic waste that has been collected within 50 km of the coastline of Sri Lanka. With 80% of all plastic entering the ocean originating…
On 26-27 October 2019, YKK Thailand conducted CSR activity while on a company trip in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The company donates equipment to the school nearby the area and adjusted the canteen together with making a grave on fan.
Fastening products used in both clothing and bags, comes into direct contact with the skin. In countries and regions where laws pertaining to product safety are not well-developed, there are many products which contain harmful substances such as lead, creating serious concerns as a cause for health problems. In some parts of Asia, including the…
One of the major and holiest days on the Islamic lunar calendar, Idul Adha or “Festival of Sacrifice” is celebrated on the 10th day of the twelfth and final month on the Islamic calendar. It rejoices Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah’s command where Allah ordered Ibrahim to sacrifice his dearest possession, his son Ishmael. According to…
More than 50% of human activities requires clean water. After the Jakarta Regional Government realized the quality of river water was deteriorating in the late 1980s, the Minister for Population and Environment
World Environment Day is first held in 1974 and celebrated on the 5th of June every year. It is coined by the United Nations (UN) as a campaign to raise awareness and inspire the public to act against environmental concerns including but not limited to marine pollution, global warming, human overpopulation, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
Children’s Day is internationally recognized and celebrated across globe. Despite countries worldwide celebrating on different days of the year, it celebrates a common subject. It is a day for children to enjoy themselves and to create awareness on their significance towards society and the development of the country.
India has undergone a startling amount of economic growth, but its literacy and school enrolment rates are still low, and economic disparity is growing even more pronounced. The difficulties faced by young women in gaining employment and becoming independent are becoming an especially severe social problem.
YKK Indonesia partners with a local hospital to provide medical check-up for the community at zero cost. The bi-annual medical check-up program, named Program Pengobatan Gratis, is specifically targeted towards the underprivileged elderly, babies, toddlers and children. 2018 2019The program benefited 84 individuals in 2019.
YKK Malaysia has been collaborating with Uniqlo since 2017. Together with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), YKK Malaysia has been contributing and assisting in their campaigns to support the refugees.
Yayasan Nur Abadi translates to Nur Abadi Foundation. Founded by husband and wife, the late H. Djumnadidjaja (Alm) and Mrs. Sylvia Djumnadidjaja, to provide counselling to children with special needs and their families. The need to provide support to these children arisen when their son, who suffers from mental disability, encountered difficulty attending classes in…
On Idul Fitri and Independence Day, YKK Indonesia contributed to various organizations to show their support and celebrate with the community. Monetary donations were made to social organizations, youth communities and places of worship.
Ramadan encompasses a month of prayers, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. It is a time to eliminate worldly desires and instead, focus on their prayers. To do that, Muslims fast to physically and spiritually purify themselves. They avoid their morning coffee, smoking and exercise self-restraint in its place. They are reminded by the suffering met…
Every year since 2006, YKK Vietnam has been providing scholarships to around 30 students from Ngo Quyen High School. The ceremony is often joined by YKK Vietnam’s administration manager, Mr. Shohei Kuga who assisted in handing the awards to the students while congratulating them one after another. Mr. Phuc, principal of Ngo Quyen High School…
YKK Indonesia provides scholarships to children of YKK Indonesia’s employees. The scholarship program are open to YKK Indonesia employees across both Cimanggis and Cibitung factory as well as the head office. These children are required to excel in their studies to attain the scholarship.
YKK strongly embraces and believes in innovativeness. This is backed by YKK’s philosophy, ‘Cycle of Goodness: No one prospers without rendering benefit to others’, which believes that ‘contributions to society can best be achieved by the continual creation of value through innovative ideas and inventions.’ Hence, YKK has partnered with the Department of Fashion Design…
Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) is a community-based integrated healthcare center. Supported by the Indonesian government, Posyandu set up in 1984 with an aim to provide basic health services such as family planning, mother and child health, nutrition support, immunization, and disease control.
This annual activity was organized by the Sports & Recreational Club (SRC). The collection received from the employees were used to purchase common household food and essentials. The contribution benefited almost 40 orphans, with the youngest at 8 months old and oldest at 12 years old.
Sekolah Sepak Bola (SSB) YKK is a football school established by YKK Fastening Indonesia Group at the request of employees’ children who participated in our Regional CSR project – YKK Kid’s Football Clinic held in October 2010. At that time, coaches from a famous Italian football club, AS Roma, was invited. The children’s responses were…
Nov. 22, 2018, Dhaka, Bangladesh – Today, five Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh announced plans to work together on the “Be the Light” project, a special initiative to support socially-vulnerable people in the country.
The Shubuh prayer is one of the five daily prayers practiced by Muslims. It is performed from the beginning of dawn to sunrise. YKK Indonesia donated to a mosque near their factory in Cimmangis, a sub district of Depok City.
PAUD stands for Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, otherwise, Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED). This project initiated by the Ministry of National Education aim to ensure children from underprivileged background have access to early childhood education. That way, these children will be better prepared for school, enhancing their overall learning journey. It is initiated in 6,000 poor communities and reaches more than 700,000 children.
Prior to Brigada Eskwela, the first day of school comprises of members of the school getting involved in cleaning, decorating and preparing the school for the start of a new school year. The tides have turned, primarily due to Brigada Eskwela.
The San Juan River is one of the major tributaries of Manila’s main waterway, the Pasig River. Said to be one of Manila’s most polluted river, a report published by Greenpeace Philippines in June 2017 ranked the Pasig River in 8th place among the top 20 polluting rivers in accordance to the Global River Plastic…
Wan Khao Pansa marks the first day of ‘Buddhist Lent’ which spans across 3 months. It is celebrated by 95 percent of the population in Thailand with many of them wanting to make merit on this day. A tradition on Wan Khao Pansa includes offering candles to monks. The reasons behind this is that monks…