The Toshiba Group supports the Pink Ribbon Campaign for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer by providing diagnostic X-ray mammography, ultrasound, and MRI systems. All efforts in this regard contribute to better women's health around the world.

Donating computers and providing instruction are just two ways Toshiba helps bridge the digital divide between information technology users and those hoping to acquire and learn about this technology.

Worthy organizations such as NPOs benefit from funds raised by Toshiba collection drives, which encourage employees to donate unneeded books, CDs, and DVDs, as well as unsent postcards, used stamps, prepaid cards, and calendars.

Internship programs at Japanese Toshiba sites, including R&D and production technology centers, offer foreign university and graduate school students a chance to learn about science and technology in Japan (not to mention Japanese culture and lifestyles) over a period of a few months.

To encourage respect for workplace diversity, sign language lessons are given by hearing-impaired instructors, and we take advantage of these communication skills at Toshiba presentations and in training.

Residents near Toshiba sites often enjoy the opportunity to stroll through factory grounds and use corporate gyms to stay healthy. Many workplaces hold on-site events for public entertainment during festivals.

Blood drives are held year-round at many Toshiba workplaces, and more than 10,000 Group employees worldwide are donors.