The torrential rains that occurred from July 5, 2018 caused landslides, flooding, the collapse of dams and other damage in Hiroshima Prefecture, affecting many people.
There were 109 people who lost their lives and 5 people missing, with 127 people who sustained injuries.
In order to provide some relief to those affected by this disaster, this Foundation is working together with Hiroshima Prefectural Government, the Hiroshima Branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society, and other organizations, and from July 24, 2018 to June 30, 2021, has set up donation boxes at Peace Memorial Museum, International Conference Center and Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, which are all run by this Foundation, and is accepting donations.
As a result of this effort, many visitors to these facilities have provided support.
As of February 19, 2021, total donations amounted to 166,036 yen.
The donations collected have been deposited in the bank account of the Hiroshima Branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society.
(General Affairs Division)