The Pokémon Company International has announced a five-year, $25 million commitment in support of organizations around the world dedicated to children and social equity.

The commitment will support dozens of organizations with a global, regional, or local focus that are dedicated to improving the lives of children, working to create equitable communities, or a combination of both. Recipients include Black Girls Code, First Book, Save the Children, Young Women Empowered, Reach Out, the Malala Fund, and the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Center.

Although the initial recipients have been selected, other organizations may also be added over the course of the initiative. In addition, in-kind donations of Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Center products will be provided to groups that are able to distribute them to families and children in need.

“Pokémon is a brand that immediately sparks joy and has captured the imaginations of kids around the world for 25 years. With its universal themes of adventure, friendship, and perseverance, it has also been welcomed into the lives of an incredibly diverse fanbase in countries around the world,” said Pokémon Company International president Kenji Okubo. “We are dedicated to leveraging that unique ability and the support we’ve received from our broad community of trainers to be a positive force in the lives of children and create a more equitable, inclusive world in which all can flourish.”

For a list of initial award recipients, see the Pokemon Company International website.

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