Since 2014, the GENKI Program has continuously distributed nutrient-rich Euglena biscuits to children in impoverished areas of Bangladesh. As of the end of October 2025, the total number of packs delivered has surpassed 21 million, currently reaching approximately 9,000 children daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*1: Grameen Euglena is a local joint venture operated by Euglena Co., Ltd. and the Grameen Krishi Foundation, established by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Findings<\/strong> *See the graphs below for quantitative results. *2 Test using the Nutrition Condition Checker developed with Yuurea Co., Ltd. (https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/20240909-2\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Future Outlook<\/strong> *3 This report is not an academic study intended for journal publication, but a results report for a broad range of stakeholders. Please understand that continuous fixed-point observation and evaluation are limited due to Bangladesh\u2019s political and economic conditions, cultural background, and the living environment of children in the targeted slum areas. Results are based on comparable intake\/non-intake groups with sufficient data. About Euglena Co., Ltd.<\/strong> About Grameen Euglena<\/strong> -Media Inquiries Contact- Euglena Publishes First Impact Assessment Report on Bangladesh \u201cGENKI Program\u201dPromoting a Virtuous Cycle of He […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":38507,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38516"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38516"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38543,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38516\/revisions\/38543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u25cfDecrease in absenteeism:<\/strong> Children who consumed Euglena biscuits had significantly lower absentee rates compared to non-recipients.
\u25cfBetter health outcomes:<\/strong> The recipient group showed notably lower rates of symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, palpitations, and shortness of breath, and improved tendencies regarding constipation. Nutritional status, especially zinc sufficiency*2<\/sup>, was higher among recipients.
\u25cfEnhanced learning motivation and vitality: <\/strong>Children have demonstrated increased concentration and energy with greater enthusiasm for school life. Parents and teachers reported that children appeared \u201cmore energetic\u201d and \u201cplayed more actively.\u201d
\u25cfEconomic and social benefits: <\/strong>School biscuits distribution eases household food costs, boosts health awareness through nutrition and hygiene education, and fosters a virtuous cycle of better health in local communities.
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Building on this impact assessment, the GENKI Program aims to further evolve. We are working towards expanding into local school lunch programs, with the goal of providing one million packs daily<\/strong> delivering healthy growth and learning environments to children in Bangladeshi public elementary schools, many of which do not offer lunch. Also, we plan to accelerate partnerships with companies in Bangladesh and others through distributing Euglena biscuits. Through these efforts, we continue to pursue building a foundation for consumer engagement in Bangladesh and, with gratitude to all supporters, strive to bring smiles and hope to even more children.
Comment from Mitsuru Izumo, Founder and the President, Euglena Co., Ltd.<\/strong>
Over the past decade, the GENKI Program has brought about remarkable progress\u30fcreducing school absenteeism, improving children\u2019s health, and igniting their passion for learning. Hearing teachers and parents say, \u201cthe children have become more energetic,\u201d is the greatest reward and motivation for us to continue this journey.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported and believed in our mission. Yet, our work is far from finished. Now begins the next chapter one where we aim to reach even more children by expanding into local school lunch programs and forging innovative partnerships with companies in Bangladesh.
Driven by our purpose, \u201cMake People and the Planet Healthy,\u201d we are committed to creating opportunities for every child to smile, grow, and dream. Together, let\u2019s amplify our impact and build a brighter future for the next generation.
Reference Information<\/strong>
The full impact assessment report is available at the following URL:
https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/genki\/pdf\/evaluation_report_en.pdf<\/a>
For details on program participation and support mechanisms, please visit our official website.
https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/en\/genki\/<\/a>
Impact Assessment Details<\/strong>*3<\/sup>
Survey Overview:\u3000
\u30fbPeriod: February 2024 \u2013 March 2025*4<\/sup>
\u30fbQuantitative Evaluation: Comparative survey of 200 program participants (recipients) and 200 non-participants (non-recipients)*5<\/sup>, ages 8\u201310 (approx. 70% boys, 30% girls)
\u30fbMeasurement items*6<\/sup>: Attendance rate, symptom questionnaire, symptom checklist, urine tests (using Nutrition Condition Checker), etc.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/wp_01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1126e18c2be8e2b4f39305c49b78e59e-300x285.jpg\")
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*4 Three measurements were taken; political unrest caused delays and up to three weeks of cookie distribution suspension.
*5 Subjects varied due to relocations. Intake group had prior program participation; timing was inconsistent.
*6 Examples: Attendance rate and symptom checklist recorded by teachers, symptom questionnaire based on children\u2019s responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.euglena.jp\/wp_01\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ce5763359ae3df64a2b52f570fcaa317-1-1024x586.jpg\")
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In 2005, Euglena was the first company in the world to successfully establish outdoor mass cultivation technology for edible microalgae Euglena<\/em>. The company develops and sells food, cosmetics, and other products using microalgae such as Euglena<\/em> and Chlorella<\/em>, and is also engaged in the development and production of biofuels. Since 2014, Euglena has been running the \u201cEuglena GENKI Program,\u201d delivering nutrient-rich biscuits containing Euglena to children in Bangladesh. With \u201cSustainability First\u201d as its corporate philosophy, Euglena continues to expand its business.
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Grameen Euglena is a local joint venture between Grameen Group, founded by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the first Bangladeshi Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Euglena, which has the philosophy of “Sustainability First,” with the aim of improving the food situation in Japan and raising incomes and livelihoods in poverty-stricken rural areas in Bangladesh. The company is a local joint venture established as part of Yunus Social Business, which aims to improve the food situation in Japan and the incomes and livelihoods of poverty-stricken rural communities in Bangladesh.
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