The Children's Idea Contest is a next-generation development program that has been held since 2002, aimed at helping children experience the joy and value of having dreams, taking on challenges, and the fun of creating things. By drawing their dreams and going through the process of making their creations, children are given an opportunity to develop the creativity and ingenuity needed to thrive in future world filled with uncertainty.

The contest that marked its 22nd year in 2024 received 11,680 entries, bringing the total number of domestic entries to over 100,000.

The contest is also held in Vietnam, and when combined with overseas entries, the total number of submissions exceeds 1.3 million. Through this initiative, Honda continues to widely provide opportunities to foster a highly imaginative next generation.

Honda Italia Industriale S.P.A. has been collaborating with Istituti Tecnologici Superiori (ITS) since 2015 to provide students with educational programs based on its expertise. This program aims to develop students into readily employable professionals by combining learning in principles, theories, and methodologies with best practices and experiences accumulated by the company.

Initially, the initiative offered only a basic program for students in the post diploma mechatronics and logistics and supply chain courses. Since 2021, an advanced program for mechanical engineering university students has been launched, covering manufacturing operations, new model development, industrial automation, and sustainability.

In 2024, the program was provided to 60 students from ITS and mechanical engineering universities, with a cumulative total of over 400 students having participated.

In 2006, we launched the Honda Beach Clean-up Project, which was based on our desire to ensure that the next generation will be able to experience the joy of walking barefoot on sandy beaches.

The project utilizes the Beach Cleaner, which can clean the beach without damaging the beach ecosystem. We originally developed the cleaner based on our desire to use Honda’s technologies to find a solution to clean the trash that ends up washed ashore.

In 2024, we conducted the activity at 25 locations throughout Japan (23 prefectures) and collected 24 tons of trash. As a technological evolution to support this activity, the Honda Mobile Power Pack 4W-Vehicle Concept, a small electric mobility vehicle, was introduced on a trial basis as a tow vehicle for beach cleaners to verify the reduction of environmental impact.

Originally initiated by our associates and former associates, the project has now expanded its circle of cooperation to include the entire Honda Group as a whole and local residents across the country, with more than 7,000 participants per year. To date, the project has been conducted 454 times on beaches throughout Japan, and the total amount of trash collected has reached approximately 567 tons.

Our Group in China has continued afforestation activities since 2008 in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, where severe desertification has progressed due to factors such as rapid population growth and overgrazing. Under the theme “Creating a Green Future Together,” this initiative aims to increase forest area, prevent water and soil loss, and improve the local ecological environment. In 2024, the program marked its 17th year.

The fourth phase (2023–2027) plans to afforest approximately 3.33 million square meters over five years, with around 70,000 saplings planted in 2024. To date, a total of 65 million CNY has been invested, with approximately 2.07 million saplings planted and a greened area exceeding 15.66 million square meters. Through this long-term effort, land once affected by desertification has transformed into lush greenery, functioning as a “green barrier” that contributes to the region’s sustainable development.

In Vietnam, where traffic volume has increased with economic growth, motorcycles are used by citizens for commuting to work, school, and business. Thus, countless motorcycles are on the road especially during peak hours in the morning and evening. Also, with the number of automobiles owned starting to increase in recent years, traffic safety has become one of the major social issues.

Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. (HVN), in cooperation with the National Traffic Safety Committee, the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, donated more than 1.7 million qualified helmets to first-grade students nationwide In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, aiming to raise awareness of wearing qualified helmets among children. In addition, events were held at Honda Authorized Dealers to improve the knowledge of traffic safety for children and their parents.

This activity has been ongoing since 2015, with a cumulative total of approximately 10.1 million helmets donated to date. The initiative aims to form habits of wearing qualified helmets in Vietnamese motorcycle riders, with the goal of achieving a ratio of 100% wearing qualified helmets.

At Honda Motor de Argentina S.A., a production base for motorcycles, the educational program “Pioneers on the Move” has been implemented since 2013, targeting children aged 6 to 11 to foster future societies “That are full of Dreams.” The program features four heroes (Traffic Girl, Super Eco, Solidarity Captain, and Super Smarty) symbolizing our field of social contribution activities, offering leisure-pedagogical contents for children. To date, 23,157 children, teachers, and others have participated in the program through in-person and virtual formats.In recent years, efforts to promote traffic safety have been particularly strengthened. In 2024, the civic association Luchemos por la Vida awarded Honda in the corporate social responsibility category for its contributions to raising traffic safety awareness and preventing traffic accidents.

Our Group in the United States donated a total of USD 600,000 to the American Red Cross to support areas affected by hurricanes in North Carolina and tornadoes in Ohio in 2024.

Additionally, in North Carolina, we donated 40 generators to the American Red Cross and 700 educational engineering kits to local museums. North Carolina based Honda Aircraft Company also supported the transportation of humanitarian relief supplies to the affected areas using HondaJet.

In Ohio, we donated USD 250,000 to local organization United Way, and our associates engaged in support activities such as cleanup efforts in affected areas, visiting impacted households to distribute daily necessities, and providing relief information.

Our Group in the United States also empowers associates’ disaster relief efforts. In 2024, it contributed over USD 45,000 through matching gifts and volunteer grants.

Honda India Foundation’s Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) and Static Medical Units (SMUs) are transforming healthcare delivery in underserved regions, offering essential medical services where infrastructure is limited. These units operate across Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat, providing free healthcare to remote communities.

The MMUs, functioning as mobile clinics, travel to villages to offer vital services, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication, with a focus on maternal and child health. In addition to the MMUs, the SMUs provide stationary healthcare services in local areas, ensuring consistent access to medical care in collaboration with health authorities and community volunteers.

Both the MMUs and the SMUs organize large-scale Health Melas and Camps in locations such as Bhiwadi, Alwar, and Sikar. These events deliver curative care and raise awareness about preventable diseases like dengue, malaria, and diarrhea, emphasizing the importance of preventive healthcare.

Through these initiatives, more than 900,000 people benefit from regular access to medical services, improving their overall health and well-being. HIF’s MMUs and SMUs are critical in bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring that even the most remote communities receive the care they need.