As a result of the war, there are currently many lives being lost in Ukraine.
There are also many people who have fled Ukraine to other countries to escape the war and need support.
In order to provide support, the Iwate International Association has opened a donation box to collect donations from the citizens of Iwate.
All donations will be sent via the Japanese Red Cross Society for humanitarian reasons such as supporting people in Ukraine and supporting rescue efforts for those fleeing the country. If you can, please donate towards the cause.


1. Period in which Donations will be Accepted
March 30th 2026


2. Location of the Donation Box
Iwate Citizen Information Exchange Center (Aiina) 5th Floor, Inside the International Exchange Center
(Open from 9am to 8pm, everyday including public holidays)

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・We have sent the 1,076,169 yen we have received in donations as of December 13th 2024 to the Japanese Red Cross. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
・We have sent 20,265 yen in donations received from April 26 to May 31 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (May 31, 2022)
・We have sent 55,091 yen in donations received from June 1 to August 31 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (September 1, 2022)
・We have sent 498,703 yen in donations received from August 31, 2022 to February 27, 2023 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (February 28, 2023)
・We have sent 32,446 yen in donations received from February 28, 2023 to May 9, 2023 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (May 10, 2023)
・We have sent 14,411 yen in relief donations received between May 10, 2023 and May 30, 2023, to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (June 1, 2023)
・We have sent 24,088 yen in relief donations received between May 30, 2023 and December 25, 2023, to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (December 26, 2023)
・We have sent 7,138 yen in relief donations received between December 26, 2023 and February 21, 2024, to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (February 22, 2024)
・We have sent 11,024 yen in donations received between February 22, 2024 and June 27, 2024 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (June 27, 2024)
・We have sent 6,130 yen in donations received between June 28, 2024 and December 13, 2024 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (December 17, 2024)
・We have sent 29,793 yen in donations received between December 14, 2024 and August 8, 2025 to the Japanese Red Cross Society. (August 8, 2025)

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