Tokyo and New York, NY – Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. offers its deepest condolences to those affected by the wildfires in and around Los Angeles, California, especially to the families who have lost loved ones. We also express our sincere gratitude to those providing support on the ground and aid for those in the area.

Mizuho Financial Group is donating JPY 10 million, and its employee-supported fund is contributing JPY 1 million, to assist in humanitarian relief efforts. 

In addition, Mizuho Americas is donating USD 250,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and, as part of its Matching Gifts Program, providing a dollar-for-dollar match of individual employee donations to eligible nonprofits responding to the disaster. 

We hope the funds will help the swift recovery of Los Angeles over the months to come.