ZIGExN ‘s group company, TCV, which operates a used car export platform First Phase of CSR Activity “TCV Corona Support Project” Donation to Central Province, Republic of Zambia Completed Distributed to schools in Zambia’s Central Province

Press Release November 19, 2020

TCV, https://www.tc-v.com/, is a used car export platform that provides information on approximately 110,000 used cars and is accessible from over 200 countries and regions around the world. More than one million overseas users (buyers) who wish to purchase used cars from Japan, mainly in Africa, have registered on the site, which has grown into a site with a PV of over 96 million per year and more than 60,000 inquiries per month. Based in the Republic of Zambia and Republic of Kenya , we are accelerating our service development in East Africa.

 The TCV Corona Support Project was launched in 2020, when the new coronavirus was spreading, in response to a request for hygiene products (masks, disinfectant, soap, etc.) from Ryuta Mizuuchi, the Japanese Ambassador to Zambia. In September of the same year, a handover ceremony was held at the Embassy of Japan in Zambia, and the donation of 1,000 TCV’s original cloth masks was completed at the Central Province Government House. The donated masks will be distributed mainly to schools in Central Province.  This project is the realization of the wish of TCV employees that “as many young people as possible will enjoy good health, safety, and a fulfilling life with a new lifestyle”. TCV plans to continue this project as part of its CSR activities in response to the needs of countries that have a relationship with TCV.

TCV Co., Ltd, (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Kazunobu Susaki, hereinafter referred to as “TCV”), a ZIGExN Group company, (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative, Operating Officer and CEO: Joe Hirao; Securities code: 3679; 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange; hereinafter referred to as “ZIGExN” has launched the “TCV Corona Support Project” to support areas where hygiene products are in short supply due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and has held a ceremony to donate masks at the Central Province Government House in Zambia.

■About the TCV Corona Support Project
TCV, https://www.tc-v.com/, is a used car export platform that provides information on approximately 110,000 used cars and is accessible from over 200 countries and regions around the world. More than one million overseas users (buyers) who wish to purchase used cars from Japan, mainly in Africa, have registered on the site, which has grown into a site with a PV of over 96 million per year and more than 60,000 inquiries per month. Based in the Republic of Zambia https://www.tc-v.com/customersupportcenter/zambia/ and Republic of Kenya https://www.tc-v.com/customersupportcenter/kenya/ , we are accelerating our service development in East Africa.
 The TCV Corona Support Project was launched in 2020, when the new coronavirus was spreading, in response to a request for hygiene products (masks, disinfectant, soap, etc.) from Ryuta Mizuuchi, the Japanese Ambassador to Zambia. In September of the same year, a handover ceremony was held at the Embassy of Japan in Zambia, and the donation of 1,000 TCV’s original cloth masks was completed at the Central Province Government House. The donated masks will be distributed mainly to schools in Central Province.
 This project is the realization of the wish of TCV employees that “as many young people as possible will enjoy good health, safety, and a fulfilling life with a new lifestyle”. TCV plans to continue this project as part of its CSR activities in response to the needs of countries that have a relationship with TCV.

■Mask Donation Ceremony Held
On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, a donation ceremony was held in the Central Province of Zambia.
Under a clear blue sky, 1,000 copies of TCV’s original masks, featuring a bright yellow color, were delivered to the Central Province government building. The Zambian Under-Secretary General and the Minister of Central Province each gave a speech to the people of Zambia, which was broadcasted nationwide by Power FM, a local news media company.

-Secretary General’s speech
This donation from TCV will save many lives, and since the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to take precautions, this mask will be very useful. I also really like the design and color of this mask. The colors are vibrant and stand out, which makes me feel clean. Thank you very much for this donation.

-Speech by Minister of Central Province (excerpt)
I am delighted that the project has been completed on this day.
We, the government, will continue to take measures to fight COIVD-19 and protect the lives of everyone living in Central Province. Thank you again to TCV, this mask will save many lives. This mask will prevent COIVD-19 and also prevent the spread of the disease. More lives can be saved with this mask. Once again, I would like to thank TCV and the Japanese Embassy in Zambia. These masks will be distributed to schools in Central Province. I would like all citizens to know once again that the Japanese government and Japanese companies are interested in the people of Central Province.
(Some parts omitted)

I would like to remind all citizens that it is a new way of life for them to live while taking care of their own health. I promise to provide masks where they are needed as soon as possible. Please take care of your own health and that of your children. Also, please remember the people who donated this time. Last but not least, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to TCV and wish them continued friendship. Let’s continue the fight against COIVD-19 with this mask.

Right: Minister of Central Province of Zambia Left: Employees of TCV’s local subsidiary TCV’s original mask

■TCV Service Overview

TCV, https://www.tc-v.com/, launched in 2004, is a used car export platform that provides information on approximately 110,000 used cars and is accessible from more than 200 countries and regions around the world.
More than one million overseas users (buyers) who wish to purchase used cars from Japan, mainly in Africa, have registered on the site, which has grown into a site with an annual PV of over 96 million and more than 60,000 inquiries per month.

■TCV Corporation Corporate Profile
[Head office address] 3-4-8 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
[Representative] Takanobu Suzaki, President and Representative Director
[Business] E-commerce business related to overseas export of automobiles, provision of Internet and related services
[Service name]: TCV
[URL] https://www.tc-v.com/ 
[For inquiries regarding membership, please contact] https://biz.tc-v.com/

Contact information for the press regarding this matter
ZIGExN Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer
E-MAIL:pr@zigexn.co.jp