UNIQLO placed donation boxes for the UNIQLO Recovery Assistance Project at all of its stores in Japan from March 31 to May 31, 2012. The company extends its heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed. Donations from customers will be used to provide assistance to accredited nongovernmental organizations that promote self-reliance, job creation and economic recovery in northeastern Japan, which was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
UNIQLO is complementing donations from customers with 300 million yen drawn from the proceeds of purchases made at all UNIQLO stores in March 2012. For the next three years, the company will provide assistance to NGOs that are helping to promote self-reliance, job creation and economic recovery in northeastern Japan, where UNIQLO employees are working as volunteers.
JEN
With a focus ranging from within the city of Ishinomaki to hard-to-reach areas like the Oshika peninsula and the former city of Kita-kamicho. this NGO acts to combine everyday aid, support for self-reliance, and counseling.
ADRA Japan
There are few NGOs actually operating within Fukushima prefecture itself, but ADRA JAPAN-based in the nearby town of Yamamoto-provides aid to people living in Fukushima prefecture who were forced to evacuate after the nuclear plant leak.
Approved Specified Non-Profit Organization IVY
This NGO began its “cash for work” program in April, immediately after the earthquake, and quickly embraced the challenge of creating jobs for earthquake victims.
Tohoku Relationship Capitals
The purpose of this fund goes beyond just restoring industry to its previous state. It was set up to rapidly think up new models for local industry and create links between communities. The result is a ripple effect throughout local economies, where cooperation between corporations and individuals is fused with an enterprising spirit and a sense of community.
PlaNet Finance Japan
This fund was set up to make use of proven microfinance know-how to support small businesses in affected areas and aid economic recovery.
It will provide employment, supply daily necessities, and provide an opportunity for people to try out our fun styles.
- UNIQLO Kesennuma
Address: 67-1 Akaiwa Suginosawa, Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture.
- UNIQLO Seaplaza Kamaishi
Address: Seaplaza Kamaishi 2F, 22-1 Suzuko-cho, Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture.
- UNIQLO Haramachi
Address: 261 Sakaibori, Kitahara, Haramachi-ku, MinamiSoma, Fukushima Prefecture.
We are looking forward to seeing all our regular customers again.
Since announcing aid efforts on Monday March 14, 2011, we have donated the equivalent of 3.29 billion yen in total aid. We will continue to work together as a company to do as much as possible.
Customer Donations: ¥260 million
The donations collected at our stores all over the world were sent to the Japanese Red Cross and to other nations Red Cross organizations. We are sincerely grateful for your generosity.
Donations to the Japanese Red Cross from sales of SAVE JAPAN! T-shirts:
¥130 million
The “SAVE JAPAN!” info website was set up directly after the Great East Japan Earthquake to support aid efforts in different areas. We at UNIQLO endorse the goals of “SAVE JAPAN!”. In response to the appeals made by the magazines “Vogue Japan” and “GQ Japan” (published by the same company that backs the website, the Condé Nast Group), we designed T-shirts bearing messages of hope gathered from artists and creators all over the world. We then contributed a portion of the profits from worldwide sales of these “SAVE JAPAN!” T-shirts to the Japanese Red Cross for the Great East Japan Earthquake effort.
Momokaki Scholarship Fund (Support for Orphaned Children): ¥230 million
The Momokaki Great East Japan Earthquake Orphan Scholarship Fund was established for children orphaned by the earthquake. With Chairman, President and CEO Tadashi Yanai one of the founding members of this association, UNIQLO endorses its goals and has also helped support it by donating 230 million yen.
Clothing Assistance: ¥1.06 billion (1.2 million items)
Immediately after the earthquake, our staff volunteered to hand out clothing directly to people affected, focusing on the essentials such as undergarments. In all, 1.2 million items (worth 1.06 billion yen) were distributed.
Employee Volunteers: 200 volunteers
At the time they were most needed, essential clothing items such as T-shirts and undergarments were constantly being handed out based on local needs, rebuilding and weather permitting.
Donations from Suppliers: ¥130 million
Our suppliers generously donated 130 million yen, in addition to 20,000 items including blankets.
Donations to the Japanese Red Cross and NGOs: ¥1.3 billion
Fast Retailing Group donated 300 million yen and Chairman, President and CEO, Tadashi Yanai, personally donated 1 billion yen.
Employee Donations: ¥180 million
Fast Retailing Group employees from all over the world donated around 180 million yen.
