Ajinomoto International Cooperation for “Nutrition and Health” Support Program

The Ajinomoto International Cooperation for "Nutrition and Health" Support Program is a grant program aimed at improving the quality of life of people in developing countries through support for international cooperation activities in local communities in the field of food and nutrition. The program was launched in 1999 as one of the Ajinomoto Group’s corporate citizenship activities and aims to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. From 2007 to 2009, JCIE advised Ajinomoto on its program content and helped to publicize the program and run the application process.

Grants are given to projects that meet the program's mission in Asia (excluding Japan) and in South America (Brazil, Peru). In fiscal year 2008, 10 projects in seven countries were awarded a combined ¥16.2 million; in fiscal year 2009, 9 projects in seven countries were granted a total of ¥12.9 million; and in fiscal year 2010, ¥16.6 million were provided to 11 projects in eight countries.

For more information, please visit the program website (Japanese only): http://www.ajinomoto.co.jp/activity/kouken/global/ainkoubo.html