Sony donates R1.56-million to Typhoon Haiyan relief effort

Sony Corporation has announced today (12 November 2013) that its group of companies will make a donation of approximately 15 million Japanese yen (±R1.56-million) to help relief efforts in communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

This includes a donation from Sony Corporation, together with donations to be raised from Sony Group employees, with their contribution being matched by the company through a matching gifts program.

In addition to these monetary donations, 400 emergency radios will be donated to local communities in affected areas by Sony Philippines.

“Sony sends its sincerest condolences to all those affected by Typhoon Haiyan and wishes for a full and swift recovery,” the company said in a statement on its website.