Kadoya Oil Corporation's Support for Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts

On March 28, 2025, a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage and suffering in the affected areas. We extend our heartfelt condolences to those impacted by this disaster. In response, Kadoya Oil Corporation has announced a generous donation of 2 million yen to aid in the relief efforts, channeling this support through the accredited non-profit organization, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

Overview of Our Support

The donated funds will primarily assist the humanitarian efforts led by the WFP, focusing on food assistance within Myanmar. The initiative aims to address the immediate needs of those who have been affected by the earthquake, particularly in a region already grappling with food insecurity exacerbated by military rule.

Details of the Donation

- Donation Amount: 2,000,000 yen
- Recipient Organization: Accredited NPO United Nations World Food Programme Association

Background of the Support

Myanmar is known for its sesame production, in which Kadoya Oil has deep-rooted connections. The ongoing food insecurity due to the military regime's policies has worsened following the earthquake, creating a dire situation for many residents. The WFP, with its robust logistics capabilities, has established a reliable system for delivering essential support directly to those in need. This alignment with Kadoya's mission to foster sustainable relationships with producing regions motivated our decision to contribute.

Moving forward, Kadoya aims to tackle social issues through our core business of sesame while maintaining sustainable relationships with producers. Our commitment lies in enhancing the health and richness of life through food.

We sincerely hope for the swift recovery of the affected areas and for the return of peace and normalcy for the people of Myanmar.

About WFP (World Food Programme)

The WFP is the only United Nations agency dedicated to combating hunger worldwide, aiming to eradicate food scarcity through its efforts. In 2023 alone, the WFP successfully delivered food aid to over 152 million people across more than 120 countries and regions. They provide emergency assistance in times of conflict and natural disasters and work toward long-term support for communities.

About the Accredited NPO United Nations WFP Association

This organization serves as a support channel for the WFP, acting as the official donation hub for private contributions in Japan. They are involved in fundraising, engaging with companies and organizations, and carrying out public awareness campaigns.

About Kadoya Oil Corporation

Founded in 1858 on Shodoshima Island, Kadoya Oil Corporation has been a leading company in the sesame oil industry for over 165 years, specializing exclusively in sesame products. Our offerings include pure sesame oil, with an emphasis on utilizing protein derived from the sesame oil production process in product development.

Kadoya’s products are available in both domestic and international retail outlets, alongside our efforts to promote the appeal of sesame through our café and izakaya, ‘goma to’ located in Meguro, Tokyo. We prioritize building connections with our customers through community sites like ‘Goma Lab’ while striving to achieve our purpose: enhancing the value of sesame to contribute globally.