2500+ Products, ¥53,000 Donated to Holy Home Osaka, Japan
The Canadian Academy Kobe Japan Change for Club hosted a donation drive in November-December 2023 and March 2024. This donation competition encouraged participants to contribute sanitation products, including menstrual products, tissues, hand sanitizers, and more. The campaign aimed to support Holy Homes, an Osaka-based organization that assists women who have been victims of violence or discrimination. We successfully collected over 2,500 products and raised more than 50,000 yen, which directly supported these women. Among the donations, we received blankets, toothbrushes, and menstrual products. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated!
Co-Founders: Kanori Koto and Shuhan Lyu
Canadian Academy Change For Her Club
​Over 570 Pads and 50+ Sunscreens Donated to Tibet, China
In collaboration with the Sunflower Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering girls through education, Change For Her has utilized funds from their English mentorship program in China to make a significant impact. We are proud to donate over 70 sustainable reusable pads, 500 disposable pads, and 50+ bottles of sunscreen to a school in Tibet. Believing that access to hygienic resources is essential, we are committed to expanding our efforts to support more communities in the future.
Mentorship in Madagascar 🇲🇬
Fanomezantsoa, a member of the Change For Her organization, has been providing English lessons to students in her community for the past several months. On May 26th, all the students who participated in the program received a certificate of completion, recognizing their hard work and progress in learning the English language.
Mentorship in Malawi 🇲🇼
Praise, a member of Change For Her, has initiated a mentorship program in Malawi, where she has been teaching English to 15 children in her local community for the past few months.
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One of the challenges these students face is a lack of essential study supplies, such as pencils, notebooks, and books. To address this, Change For Her plans to support the program by sending these necessary educational resources to aid the students' learning.
In addition to the school supplies, Change For Her is also in the process of creating specialized English language learning materials to teach the children the fundamentals of the English language. The organization also intends to include personal letters from its members, as well as from students participating in other Change For Her mentorship programs, to foster deep and meaningful connections between the children.
Mentorship Program Progress!
We have successfully completed one month of our mentorship course lessons, providing students in China with the opportunity to learn English. Stay tuned for more information regarding courses in other countries, which will be posted shortly.
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We have been able to raise 40,000 yen and our courses have expanded now to Japan, India and Madagascar!!
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More updates on funds raised will be posted.
Hosted successful seminar!!
We successfully hosted our first seminar on January 13th, where we had the opportunity to share our unique experiences as girls and connect with one another. It was truly inspiring to see members from Japan, Thailand, India, and China come together, bridging cultural differences and creating meaningful connections.
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We are looking forward to our upcoming seminar on March 9th, where we will be celebrating International Women's Day. It promises to be another empowering event, as we continue to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women worldwide.
Consistent Informative Posts
We have been maintaining a consistent presence on Instagram, and our efforts have been rewarded with a growing audience. Through our posts, we have been able to delve into a wide range of important topics, including men's mental health, media representation of gender norms, household responsibilities, and child marriages.
Educational Articles
We have published a total of five articles, each addressing different gender-related issues. Our primary objective is to educate young individuals about the depth and impact of these issues on modern society. All of these articles have been authored by our dedicated members, who are passionate about creating a supportive and committed community within our organization.
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Published 1st Children's Storybook
Our children's storybook is designed to challenge stereotypical gender roles and highlight the difficulties many girls face worldwide due to societal expectations. Our ultimate goal is to empower all youth out there to chase after their dreams, believing in themselves.