Total charitable contributions from T-shirt sales
(start of project through November 2024)
0JPY
*sold globally
0T-shirts
What we can do
to make today
more peaceful than yesterday
Collaborating with organizations around the world who share the PEACE FOR ALL mission to take action for world peace, UNIQLO is engaged in peace-building programs all over the globe. What sort of impact have you made by purchasing and wearing these T-shirts? Who have they helped, and how, and where? What follows is a detailed report of the many programs underway.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR)
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. UNHCR delivers life-saving assistance like shelter, food and water, helps to safeguard fundamental human rights, and develops solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. UNHCR also works to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. Present in 135 countries globally, UNHCR received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1954 and 1981.
INTERVIEW
Resettlement Expert,UNHCR Ethiopia
Ms. Maureen Muthoni Gachiri
Ms. Maureen Muthoni Gachiri
Associate Education Officer, UNHCR Kenya
Mr. Ali Omar Duale
Mr. Ali Omar Duale
"Light of hope illuminates the world and eventually connects it as one."
The war against Ukraine has resulted in not only harrowing casualties and infrastructural damage, it has also brought about a massive refugee crisis. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine exceeded 6.3 million by December 31, 2023, 94% of whom are displaced throughout Europe. But refugees have also sought shelter beyond Europe and found warm welcome. UNHCR maintains a presence in Ukraine and neighboring countries who have welcomed refugees because the people from Ukraine need our aid and support as much as ever. Over two years since the sudden outbreak of armed conflict, 14.6 million people in Ukraine (around 40% of the population) require humanitarian aid. At present, one-quarter of country's population is displaced.
UNHCR's support in Ukraine (2023)
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People who are forced to flee require aid, which UNHCR cannot provide on its own. Partnering with other UN agencies and international NGOs, UNHCR supports the governments of neighboring countries to ensure the safety of evacuees, thus playing an essential role in the Ukraine Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRRP). In 2022, RRRP brought together 142 partnering organizations, while in 2023 the total rose to 243 organizations. Leveraging these partnerships, UNHCR plays a crucial role in providing protection, shelter, Non-food items, and the coordination and management of temporary facilities providing protection and assistance within Ukraine. Since February 2022, as circumstances permitted, the UNHCR team has operated not only in western Ukraine, but in the east and south, where aid can be harder to deliver. Cooperating with local and international partners, UNHCR delivered emergency shelter repair kits for those whose homes have been damaged, conducted home repairs, and provided legal aid and psychological counseling to those suffering from trauma caused by war. A portion of donations help to fund these activities.
As of May 31st, 2024, there were 981,064 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. For several decades, Bangladesh has provided a safe haven for large numbers of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar. However, refugees and asylum seekers have been unable to obtain legal status, exposed to protection risk.
On May 15, 2023, Cyclone Mocha struck the coastal regions near the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh, causing catastrophic effects on millions of people and destroying homes and infrastructure. Flooding from torrential rains encumbered great numbers of internally displaced people as well as Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Shelters for roughly 40,000 Rohingya refugees were destroyed or damaged, while great numbers of people lost access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The government of Bangladesh and the humanitarian aid community remain committed to the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, but in light of the political, legal, social and economic state of the country, this is no easy task. This makes it more crucial than ever to continue providing aid for refugees, while giving refugees the opportunities they need to strengthen their resilience and self-reliance.
On May 15, 2023, Cyclone Mocha struck the coastal regions near the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh, causing catastrophic effects on millions of people and destroying homes and infrastructure. Flooding from torrential rains encumbered great numbers of internally displaced people as well as Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Shelters for roughly 40,000 Rohingya refugees were destroyed or damaged, while great numbers of people lost access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The government of Bangladesh and the humanitarian aid community remain committed to the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, but in light of the political, legal, social and economic state of the country, this is no easy task. This makes it more crucial than ever to continue providing aid for refugees, while giving refugees the opportunities they need to strengthen their resilience and self-reliance.
Project for aiding livelihood in Bangladesh
(through February 2024)
Women trained
in sewing
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in sewing
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Sanitary pads
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manufactured 0
Undergarments
manufactured 0
manufactured 0
Production and training
centers rehabilitated and established 0
centers rehabilitated and established 0
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are seeking opportunities to utilize their skills and expertise. Thanks to aid from the UN and local partner organizations, refugees have access to proper sanitation, education, shelter and protection, and some have been volunteering their services. Since 2022, UNIQLO has contributed funding and technology toward fostering livelihood at the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp. Conducted at the camp’s production and training center, the project has been giving women an opportunity to learn how to manufacture sanitary pads and underwear. Stipend received from the activities supports refugee women's livelihoods. A portion of your generous donations help to keep this project going.
Given the disastrous effects of Cyclone Mocha, UNHCR responded to the needs of displaced people in Myanmar with emergency and life-saving aid. Thanks to support from UNIQLO and other partners, UNHCR was able to deliver 37,000 plastic tarps; 30,000 mosquito nets; 18,000 solar lamps; 14,000 sheets of corrugated galvanized iron (CGI); and 4,000 kitchen sets.
Given the disastrous effects of Cyclone Mocha, UNHCR responded to the needs of displaced people in Myanmar with emergency and life-saving aid. Thanks to support from UNIQLO and other partners, UNHCR was able to deliver 37,000 plastic tarps; 30,000 mosquito nets; 18,000 solar lamps; 14,000 sheets of corrugated galvanized iron (CGI); and 4,000 kitchen sets.
Over 65% of refugees from South Sudan are children. More than 2.2 million refugees have been received by neighboring countries, where extreme droughts and food insecurity put them at risk. Ten or so years since the outbreak of conflict, and despite continued efforts to implement the peace agreement, South Sudan continues to struggle with intermittent violence, chronic food insecurity, destructive flooding, and forces that undermine humanitarian gains.
Preventing and responding to gender-based violence
UNHCR is committed to protect forcibly displaced people from gender-based violence, particularly refugee women and children. While fortifying legal and physical protections, UNHCR is working with host country governments to strengthen biometric registration, documentation, and data management. By promoting social cohesion between refugees and host communities, UNHCR is working to establish inclusive and sustainable solutions. A portion of donations help fund these programs. As part of ongoing efforts to foster self-reliance of refugees, UNIQLO has been working with UNHCR handmade goods brand MADE51 since 2021, helping to increase brand recognition. On 20th June 2023, World Refugee Day, South Sudanese refugee women and other artisans utilized skills and talents cultivated in their homelands by creating original keychains and bracelets as a collaboration with UNIQLO.
Total expenditures 0USD (2022 to 2024)
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Donations not limited to a specific use
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Emergency humanitarian aid
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Bangladesh independence
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Pakistan flood emergency assistance
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Cyclone Mocha emergency assistance
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Bangladesh independence
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Pakistan flood emergency assistance
Save the Children
Save the Children is an international NGO that works to make children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation a reality worldwide. It was established in the UK in 1919 and is currently at work in approximately 120 countries.
INTERVIEW
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Save the Children International
Inger Ashing
Save the Children International
Inger Ashing
"Aiming for a future where every child fulfill their potential."
More than 450 million children globally are living in conflict affected areas. Emergency and humanitarian assistance such as food, clean water, cash assistance, safe places for children, etc. are being provided to Ukraine and other countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Lebanon, and Mozambique. These countries are facing crises such as conflict, infectious diseases, food shortages and natural disasters. In recent years, as humanitarian crises have become more complex and drawn out, there has been increased demand for swift and flexible emergency responses focused on children and families affected by conflicts or earthquakes and other natural disasters. In Ukraine, more than 7.5 million children are at grave risk of physical harm, severe emotional distress and displacement. In Syria, 14.6 million people, including 6.5 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance amid continued violence and displacement. In Yemen, an estimated 20.7 million people– two out of three people in need of humanitarian assistance. In Myanmar, more than 1 in 4 people need humanitarian assistance and 5 million children need urgent assistance.
Beneficiaries-
Basic daily
essentials and education
Basic daily
essentials and education
Children
0
Beneficiaries-
Child protection
Child protection
Children
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Ukraine Crisis Aid (Domestic)
(June 2022 June to August 2023)
Since February 24, 2022, 870,000 family members, 465,000 of whom are children, have been provided with cash assistance, basic daily essentials, including water, food and sanitation, as well as psychosocial and educational support. Child protection support has been provided to 96,500 people, including 72,000 children. As another form of psychosocial support, seventeen community centers and “Child Friendly Spaces ” were established, giving children safe spaces where they can be themselves.
Beneficiaries-
Basic daily
essentials and education
Basic daily
essentials and education
Children
0
Ukraine Crisis (Neighboring Countries)
(June 2022 June to August 2023)
To support children and families fleeing Ukraine for neighboring countries such as Poland, Romania, and Lithuania, by providing basic essentials such as water, food, sanitation, as well as psychosocial and educational support. So far, 367,000 family members have been supported, 225,000 of which are children.
Beneficiaries-
Water and sanitation
Water and sanitation
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Turkey‒Syria Earthquakes (as of August 2023)
Thousands of sanitation kits were distributed to people without access to safe drinking water, toilets or showers. Water tanks and shower-toilet combos were installed for 76,000 refugees and repairs to water collection tanks and water distribution networks helped to improve conditions. A total of 357,000 people are currently receiving support.
Emergency Responses in Other Countries
Afghanistan：In order to help families confronting a complex mix of drawn-out conflict, the coronavirus pandemic, political upheaval and natural disaster, cash assistance is being provided to support the purchase of food, while educational activities offer instruction on topics like nutrition and protecting children. As a result, there has been a reduction in families who have had to turn to child labor or child marriage as their only option to surviving financially. Providing cash assistance for the purchase of foodstuffs has the additional benefit of improving children ’s nutrition, and combined with public awareness initiatives, this gives hungry families a much-needed boost.
Bangladesh：As of January 2024, there are 95,000 Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh. It ’s been six and a half years since the large-scale evacuation, but access to necessities like water and housing remains scarce. Over 20,000 people have seen improvements in terms of access to water, sanitation and infrastructure through repairs to water systems, toilets and homes. Local residents have led on developing a system for environmental improvement. Training in construction and reparation to homes was also provided to help adapt to climate change, supporting women to learn new skills and knowledge.
Mozambique：Since armed conflict escalated in 2017, many children in northern Mozambique and the surrounding area have been deprived of educational opportunities. In 2023, classes in basic reading, writing and mathematics were offered to the children of internally displaced families and their host communities who are unable to go to school. Study kits were also distributed, putting these kids back on the path to an education.
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Humanitarian Fund
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Food Assistance in Afghanistan
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Education in Emergencies in Lebanon and Mozambique
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Rebuilding communities in Bangladesh and Turkey
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Food Assistance in Afghanistan
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Rebuilding communities in Bangladesh and Turkey
*Totals above correspond to expenditures from June 2022 to August 2023. Alongside humanitarian assistance, programs are underway to support the peace and security of communities in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Madagascar through the empowerment of children and youth.
Plan International
An international NGO active in more than 80 countries that is dedicated to children’s rights and build a society free from poverty or discrimination. Established in 1937, they have a longstanding focus on regional development that actively involves children, youth people and locals in the process. The aim is to ensure that children’s rights are protected, with an emphasis on helping girls and women.
INTERVIEW
Ming, 15,
attends a boarding school supported by Plan International.
attends a boarding school supported by Plan International.
"What we can do to eradicate the practice of child marriage"
Ha Giang province in Vietnam is home to many ethnic minorities. The mountainous region has a high poverty rate, and living conditions can be harsh. Pressing issues in the region include harmful customs such as child marriage, where girls are forced to marry at a young age. It has been found that girls who marry prior to adulthood are more prone to dropping out of school, preventing them from supporting themselves in the future. Training and public awareness campaigns are being conducted for students, teachers, and parents, in tandem with improvements to school facilities. The goal is to promote a wider understanding of the damages caused by premature marriage (child marriage) so that girls can be free to live life on their own terms.
Teachers receiving
trainer education
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trainer education
Educator training (April 2023 to March 2024)
Trainers instructed 195 teachers (of whom 115 were women) were trained to teach comprehensive sexuality education classes at their respective schools.
In addition, ninety-five educators (of whom fifty-seven were women) working as school counselors received training on skills related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
In addition, ninety-five educators (of whom fifty-seven were women) working as school counselors received training on skills related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
Participants in
awareness events
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awareness events
Educating children (April 2023 to March 2024)
Events to raise awareness about SRHR and child marriage were organized by members of local youth unions and awareness-raising group in school. Participants included 7,837 students and 980 teachers and parents who came together to learn about the implications of child marriage and SRHR through activities like skits, watching films, and games.
Maintenance of
school facilities
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school facilities
Providing the necessities (April 2023 to March 2024)
Supported the construction and the construction and refurbishment of student dormitories and toilets, and the distribution of educational materials and supplies.
Total Expenditures 0JPY (April 2023 to March 2024)
0%
Building (1 school) and repairing (2 schools) student housing, installing toilets (3 schools), distributing educational materials and supplies, school counselor training
0%
Raising awareness and strengthening capacities of children regarding child marriage and SRHR
0%
Strengthening policies for preventing child marriage
0%
Strengthening awareness and knowledge about child marriage and SRHR among guardians, teachers, and school employees
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Monitoring, etc.
0%
Raising awareness and strengthening capacities of children regarding child marriage and SRHR
0%
Strengthening awareness and knowledge about child marriage and SRHR among guardians, teachers, and school employees
