Shiseido Children's Foundation Releases '2025 Annual Activity Report'

The Shiseido Children's Foundation has published its '2025 Annual Activity Report,' summarizing its activities and achievements during the 2025 fiscal year (April 2025 – March 2026), on its official website.

Guided by its vision of 'a society where all children are full of smiles and shine as their true selves,' the foundation continues to provide multifaceted support to children under social care and the child welfare professionals who support them. In the 2025 fiscal year, it advanced unique initiatives, including support for children's independence, assistance for child welfare staff on the front lines, and grants for local parenting seminars.

By releasing this activity report, the foundation aims to widely share its activities and outcomes with society and further contribute to the development of child welfare in Japan. Guided by the belief that 'when adults connect, they can support children's futures,' the foundation will continue to foster strong connections across society and expand understanding and support for the environments surrounding children.

View the 2025 Annual Activity Report here

Major Activities in the 2025 Fiscal Year

Based on the foundation's 'Three Pillars,' the following initiatives were carried out in the 2025 fiscal year:

1. 'Support for Children': Promoting Independence for Children Living Under Social Care

To ensure children do not have to give up on their futures due to economic or environmental challenges, the foundation provided support through independence seminars and scholarships to help them transition into society through education or employment.

Shiseido Children's Foundation Scholarship: Provided grant-type scholarships to children aspiring to enter higher education institutions (universities, vocational schools, etc.), reducing their financial burden and supporting an environment where they can focus on their studies.

Independence Support Seminars: Collaborated with various organizations to offer seminars that equip children with essential social knowledge for independence and programs that encourage them to think about their futures.

2. 'Support for Child-Rearing Professionals': Enhancing the Expertise of Child Welfare Workers

The foundation supported the professional development of child welfare staff, foster parents, and others who support children's healthy growth on the front lines.

Milestone and Summary of the Shiseido Child Welfare Overseas Training Program: In 2025, the program celebrated its 50th iteration. A large-scale social impact survey was conducted targeting program alumni and facility directors, visualizing how the training significantly contributes to individual career development and organizational vitality. Results were shared via a dedicated website and other channels.

Seminars and Grants: To address the evolving challenges in child welfare, the foundation provided training opportunities led by overseas training alumni and offered grants to support autonomous research and initiatives at the frontline.

3. 'Information Sharing with the Public': Grants for Parenting Seminars and Awareness Campaigns on Child Abuse Prevention

To realize a society where all children can grow up safely and healthily, the foundation provided grants for parenting seminars and awareness-raising activities targeted at local communities.

About the Shiseido Children's Foundation

Established in April 1972 as a centennial commemoration project of Shiseido Co., Ltd., the Shiseido Children's Foundation was founded with the purpose of giving back to society. Guided by the vision of 'a society where all children are full of smiles and shine as their true selves' and the mission of 'connecting with like-minded partners to support children's resilience,' the foundation carries out unique initiatives.

[Foundation Overview]

Organization Name: Shiseido Children's Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Establishment Date: April 8, 1972

Representative: Chairman Yoshihiro Shiojima

Address: 7-5-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Official Website: https://www.shiseido-zaidan.or.jp/