Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who have passed away as a result of the
COVID-19 crisis and extend our sympathies to all those who have been impacted.
Sony established the "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19," a 100 million US dollar fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Sony will provide support in mainly three areas "Medical" "Education" and the "Creative Community".
Related Press Releases
- Sony Establishes $100 Million COVID-19 Global Relief Fund (2020/4/2)
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Update on the "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19"
- Expanding relief efforts from Sony Group businesses and employees around the world - (2020/7/13) -
"Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19" marks two years since its establishment
-Sony has provided a total of approximately 65 million U.S. dollars to approximately 5,600 organizations- (2022/4/28)
Medical
10 million U.S. dollars of the fund will be devoted first to individuals engaged in frontline medical and first responder efforts to fight the virus. Sony will also work with its external partners to explore ways that it can support activities that prevent the further spread and contribute to treatment of the virus.
Supporting Organizations (As of April,2020)
- Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Relief Activities
Manufacturing and donation of medical face shields
Developing solutions with AR technology for patientsEducation
Children who represent the next generation, are losing education opportunities as a result of school closures. Sony will explore ways to leverage its technologies in support of education activities, and cooperate with educators to implement these measures.
Donations of the robot programming kit "KOOV®"
Online programming workshopsCreative Community
In terms of the creative community such as music, pictures, games and animation, together with its group companies engaged in the entertainment industry, Sony will seek ways to support up-and-coming creators, artists and all those in professions supporting the industry, who have been impacted by the cancellation or postponement of concerts and live events, or the shutting down of film and television productions.
Relief Activities
- "Play At Home" Initiative by Sony Interactive Entertainment (2020/4/15)
- Artist Support Program with 360 Reality Audio Technology (2020/5/1)
- Support Measures for Industry Creators including Cinematographers and Photographers (2020/6/24)
- Online Charity Concert at “Sony Hall” in the U.S. to support artists (2021/3/12)
Artist support using "360 Reality Audio"
Short film project "DIVOC-12"As a "Creative Entertainment Company with a Solid Foundation of Technology",
Sony strives to be engaged in a wide range of relief activities together with its partners and stakeholders
to once again contribute to filling the world with emotion
