CBRE Commits Funds to Alba Edu's Communication Skills Program

TOKYO, April 15, 2025 - CBRE Japan, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, has announced its support for Alba Edu Inc., a general incorporated association that provides educational programs focused on developing children’s presentation skills, through a donation of funds in 2025.

Eiji Sakaguchi, Chairman and CEO of CBRE, stated, "CBRE is deeply invested in fostering the potential of future generations. Our decision to support Alba Edu and their initiative to expand educational programs focused on enhancing communication skills nationwide reflects this commitment. We hope this program will empower more children to develop strong presentation skills, enabling them to confidently express their opinions and thrive on the global stage."

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to community contribution through various initiatives. Since 2010, we have actively engaged in donation activities, primarily through employee fundraising. Our support for Ayumi Gakuen, an orphanage in Saitama, began in 2017, and in 2020, we established the CBRE MIRAI Fund to further support the education and independence of young adults graduating from the facility. Additionally, since 2020, CBRE has been supporting local NPOs in Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka - communities where our regional offices operate. As a real estate advisory and services company, CBRE strives to enrich both businesses and people's lives. We will continue to contribute to society through impactful activities like this partnership with Alba Edu.


About Alba Edu, a General Incorporated Association
Representative Director: Aska Takeuchi 
Alba Edu is a general incorporated association that promotes nationwide education focused on enhancing children and students' "speaking skills." This aims to deepen their self-understanding and empower them to shape their futures with a sense of self-efficacy in this rapidly changing era. As of April 2025, the program has reached a cumulative total of 66,000 participants, including both children and teachers. Alba Edu has a partnership agreement with the Toyama City Board of Education in Toyama Prefecture and has been commissioned as a committee member for developing the next-generation education model in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. With grants from organizations such as The Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Alba Edu provides "SPEAK STAR," an AI-embedded interactive application usable on individual devices, to schools and local governments.


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