Manulife Japan Conducts Global Volunteer Week 'Impact Week'

Manulife Life Insurance (Japan) conducted its global initiative 'Impact Week,' where Manulife Group employees around the world engaged in volunteer activities simultaneously, from April 27 to May 8. This program empowers each employee to actively engage with their local communities, fostering a sense of purpose and human connection to make a meaningful impact. Manulife provides all of its approximately 37,000 employees with an annual paid 'Volunteer Day.'

'Impact Week' embodies Manulife's ongoing commitment to communities worldwide, strengthening a 'winning team and culture' while supporting strategic priorities such as promoting health, wealth, and longevity. Ryan Charland, Representative Director and CEO of Manulife Japan, stated: 'Volunteer activities are a vital means of deepening human connections, fostering a sense of belonging, and demonstrating corporate values through concrete actions, contributing to employee well-being and the creation of long-term social value.'

This year, Manulife employees participated in 234 activities across 22 communities globally, totaling 21,724 hours of volunteer work. In Japan, approximately 150 employees contributed over 500 hours in total. Activities included cleaning along the Arakawa River and Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, regional cleanup efforts around offices in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, and operational support for children's cafeterias (kodomo shokudo) in Tokyo.

'Impact Week' is also an initiative to embody Manulife's 'longevity economy' efforts in daily action. Generally, strengthening social connections through volunteering is said to potentially delay cognitive decline and improve mental health. 'Impact Week' is conducted in collaboration with the activities of the 'Manulife Longevity Institute.'