Syrian Hands Joins the University of Tokyo May Festival 2026 to Support Gaza Orphans

Syrian Hands and TUICS welcomed visitors to the University of Tokyo May Festival 2026, sharing Syrian culture, handmade products, and humanitarian initiatives. The two-day charity bazaar raised ¥80,763, with all net proceeds dedicated to supporting orphan children in Gaza.

Celebrating Culture, Building Connections, and Supporting Humanitarian Causes

Syrian Hands was honored to participate in the University of Tokyo May Festival 2026, one of Japan's largest university festivals, in cooperation with TUICS. The two-day event provided an excellent opportunity to introduce Syrian culture, engage with visitors from diverse backgrounds, and raise awareness about the humanitarian work of Syrian Hands.

Sharing Syrian Culture with the Community

Throughout the festival, our booth welcomed hundreds of visitors who explored a variety of handmade products and traditional Syrian items. The enthusiastic response from students, university staff, alumni, and local community members reflected a growing interest in both Syrian culture and humanitarian initiatives.

Our products received an overwhelmingly positive response, with many items selling out during the event. Beyond supporting our fundraising efforts, every purchase created an opportunity to start conversations about Syria, the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, and the ongoing humanitarian projects led by Syrian Hands.

Supporting Gaza Orphans

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who visited our booth, the festival raised ¥80,763 over the two days. All net proceeds will be dedicated to supporting orphan children in Gaza, helping provide essential assistance and improving their well-being during an extremely challenging time.

Every purchase made during the festival became more than a transaction—it became a direct contribution to children in need.

A Successful Partnership with TUICS

This event was made possible through the valuable cooperation of TUICS. Their support in organizing the event and creating opportunities for intercultural exchange played an important role in its success.

The partnership demonstrated how universities, student organizations, and humanitarian NGOs can work together to promote global citizenship, cultural understanding, and social responsibility. By bringing together people from different backgrounds around a shared humanitarian purpose, the festival became much more than a fundraising event—it became a platform for dialogue, learning, and community engagement.

Looking Ahead

Syrian Hands sincerely thanks TUICS, our dedicated volunteers, and everyone who visited our booth and supported our mission.

We look forward to participating in more community events across Japan, continuing to share Syrian culture while raising awareness of humanitarian issues and expanding support for vulnerable children and families.

Together, small acts of kindness can create lasting hope.