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Bionic Arm for a Soldier (Ukraine)
Renesas’ Lviv office donated 300,000 UAH (approx. 7,500 Euros) to Unbroken, a charity providing physical, psychological, and psychosocial rehabilitation to people injured in the war. Our contribution helped gift a bionic arm to a young soldier who lost his right arm after his tank was hit by an enemy mine. The local team had an opportunity to meet him at the Unbroken office.
Charity Race for Cancer Research (UK)
The effort to find the cure for cancer continues, rain or shine—and even through the mud. In May 2023, our Swindon, UK team joined hundreds of runners and went through challenging obstacle courses in the muddy fields to raise money for cancer research. They raised over £2,000.
Fundraising and Food Boxes to End Hunger (United States)
In October 2023, Renesas's U.S. team participated in Second Harvest, Silicon Valley's virtual race to end hunger. We contributed over $20,000, which provided 100,000 meals to people in need in our local community. In November, we partnered with Second Harvest once again to sort and package 24,000 lbs. of food during the three-hour period.
Work Experience for Junior High Students (Japan)
In August 2023, our Naka Factory welcomed two second-year junior high school students from Hitachinaka City Minohama Gakuen, an integrated elementary and junior high school in the neighborhood, to provide the experience of working at a Renesas factory. After a tour and a lecture on what a semiconductor is, they had opportunities to gain hands-on work experience and learn about the fun and challenges of working in the real world.
Renesas Boards Kits Donation (Vietnam)
We donated 100 CK-RA6M5 Cloud Kit + Sparkfun WIFI shield (Arduino) with DA16200 to Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Da Nang University of Science and Technology in February 2023. Through these efforts, we were able to enhance our ongoing relationships with those universities and increase awareness and interest in Renesas among engineering students.
Collaboration With Japan MCU Car Rally (Japan)
In 2023, Renesas collaborated with the Japan MCU Car Rally, which was attended by 1,254 students representing 191 technical high schools in Japan. Renesas provided MCUs for controlling cars along with training sessions that enhanced engineering skills among students and teachers. On December 27-28, 2023, 191 students competed in the national competition’s final races to set their sights on the first spot. With Renesas’ RA Family MCUs poised for use in the next-generation MCU cars, Renesas stays committed to empowering students in their future endeavors.
Mountain Cleanup (China)
In May 2023, over 40 employees in Beijing, China volunteered for community service. Three groups climbed the Baiwang Mountain through different paths, picking up garbage along the way. During the three-hour charity event, they embodied Renesas Purpose—To Make Our Lives Easier—by contributing to a clean environment for all through conservation.
Mangrove Forest Conservation (Malaysia)
In December 2023, Renesas joined forces with Penang Inshore Fisherman Welfare Association on a biodiversity project for the second year in a row. More than 20 employees volunteered to plant Mangrove trees, which provide shoreline protection, habitat for diverse marine life, and carbon sequestration. Together, we planted approximately 200 trees and took a significant step towards preserving and restoring our coastal ecosystems.