Nurturing the Next Generation

Kao believes that fine academics and education are indispensable for “realizing a Kirei World in which all life lives in harmony“. We provide our employees with on-site classes, support for science education, and educational materials based on our business expertise.

Supporting Science Education in Japan

We support activities in science education in Japan unique to a company that offers consumer products using chemical components, including sponsoring a science and technology competition for high school students.

Kao researcher and students attending a class.

Lecture by a researcher

“Cleanliness and Safety Education for Children” in Taiwan

Since 2011, Kao Taiwan employees have volunteered to visit 12 elementary schools to teach children how to clean safely and efficiently and develop their self-care skills.

Volunteer employees and children.

Lecture by an employee

Water and Sanitation Project for Schools in Vietnam

In cooperation with United Nations Children‘s Fund (UNICEF), Kao supports water-hygiene activities in Vietnam, including the establishment of good hygiene practices, installation and improvement of hygiene facilities, and development of teachers and community leaders in mountainous and farming areas where environmental hygiene is yet to be established.（It ended in 2023.）

The video of the Water and Sanitation Project for Schools (Link to the Kao YouTube Channel)

Checking with children about the correct way to wash their hands

Menstrual Hygiene Management Project in Indonesia

Kao has partnered with the Japan Committee for UNICEF to support UNICEF's program in Indonesia through the Menstrual Hygiene Management Project. This project aims to provide Indonesian children with correct knowledge about menstrual hygiene management and to help them live healthy lives. （It ended in 2021.）

Creative Solutions for Menstrual Hygiene by Indonesian Adolescents (Link to Unicef Indonesia You Tube Channel)

Children discussing menstrual hygiene materials