To make contributions to the regions where employees came from and to strengthen bonds among employees
Since 2004, AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT), in cooperation with Mazda Motor Corporation and the Mazda Workers' Union, has continued donations of cash, stationery supplies and sports equipment to employees' former elementary schools. It has been a strong motivator for the children to understand the importance of learning by witnessing the involvement of former students of their schools in these activities.
In December 2010, employees made visits to Ban Koh Poh, Wat Plaeng Yao and Ban Jed Nern schools.
To facilitate youth development, support for orphans and children with disabilities, cultural exchange, contribution to communities, etc.
AAT is engaged in charitable activities for a wide variety of causes.
- AAT donated blankets to people in the North and Northeastern areas to help and prevent them from cold weather. (approx. 25,000 baht)
- All AAT employees raised funds and necessary goods to support Thai people who were impacted with the big flood. (approx. 50,000 baht)
- AAT donated 100,000 baht to the Sriracha Japanese Festival 2010.
To support human development of students in Thailand
The Thai-Japan Institute of Technology is an academic institute focusing on creating and developing Thailand's people, a resource for creating new knowledge and a channel for disseminating knowledge to society, especially in the industrial sector. AAT donates scholarship funds for the students.
To support activities related to social responsibility and the Safety and Health Policy of AAT, with the aim of promoting safety and health awareness in its employees and communicating its visions to local community
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee cooperates with AAT's Hope Club to continue the "Safety at School Project," and also supports the community for HIV/AIDS at House of Grace Child Foundation, Chanthaburi, which is the workhouse for taking care of children affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Activities include:
- Donation of cash, stationary supplies, and sport equipment
- Preventive maintenance of electrical equipment by the AAT maintenance team
- Lunch program to support healthy life
- School education program though a safety mini-walkrally (i.e., safety, health, environment, team building)
To support human Development of students in Thailand
AAT has been recognized for its education initiatives since 1998, with an ongoing "internship program" for around 20 undergraduate students from each university during the March-May period of each year. This allows the students an opportunity to observe how AAT's production process operates. AAT collaborates with many universities to provide on-the-job training, in line with the academic programs under Ministry of Education regulations. AAT is a company that helps produce highly qualified graduates who are able to contribute to the development of Thailand.
In FY2010, AAT offered an opportunity for 21 students from universities in Thailand to gain real work experience through an internship. The company arranged for appropriate training and encouraged the students to prepare a project before completing their internship program.
