Last Updated: 2011.02.28
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At UNIQLO, we are currently discussing ways to expand the initiative from the provision of relief clothing to support that increases self-sufficiency.We are also pursuing activities in Japan, such as by collaborating with schools and collecting used clothing from locations other than our stores, so that one item can be delivered annually to every refugee the world over (approximately 36 million persons).
Activities to Support Self-Sufficiency
As a first step, we plan to offer sewing machines and fabric. In addition to this material support, we are also looking into the practicality of transferring basic skills for making clothing, such as sewing.
Collaboration with Schools
In FY 2010, we had the cooperation of the Tokyo Education Committee to engage in activities with 6 high schools.
Chihaya High School
At Chihaya High School, students do voluntary work as a part of a class on NPOs. During the school's culture festival on September 11 and 12, the students collected a total of 1,296 items with cooperation from local residents, parents, other students and faculty members.
Collection Activities in Locations Other than UNIQLO Stores
In 2010, we conducted collection campaigns at the following events in addition to collecting items at UNIQLO stores.
October 2010
Global Festa Japan 2010 - 1,300 items collected
- October 2009
Event held in the Mina Tenjin shopping center operated by FAST RETAILING-2,887 items collected
- September 2009
Special booth set up for the Tokyo Girls Collection-800 items collected
- June 2009
Event commemorating World Refugee Day held at the front of the United Nations University-1,125 items collected
- May 2009
Event held in the Mina Machida shopping center operated by FAST RETAILING-2,400 items collected
