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Students Donate 5,000 Clothes with UNIQLO to Help Refugee Youth

What happens when a global fashion brand teams up with a school full of big-hearted students? You get 5,000 pieces of pre-loved clothing, a school buzzing with purpose, and a lesson in kindness that hits harder than any textbook.

As part of their global Power of Clothing Project, UNIQLO partnered with Taylor’s International School Puchong to run a youth-led, purpose-driven clothing donation campaign proving that even a simple tee can be part of something much bigger.

It’s More Than Just Clothes

Let’s be real how often do we think about where our old clothes go? For refugee communities, especially children, clothing isn’t just about style it’s about dignity, protection, and feeling seen.

UNIQLO’s Power of Clothing Project flips the narrative on giving. Instead of a top-down charity model, it puts students in the driver’s seat encouraging them to rethink sustainability, inclusivity, and the real value of their closet.

“Clothing has the power to improve lives,” said Dawn Chow, UNIQLO Malaysia’s Director of Corporate Communication & Sustainability.
“This project shows that even small acts like donating something you’ve outgrown can create meaningful impact.”

Held across two dates in May, over 1,400 students joined hands-on workshops led by UNIQLO’s sustainability team and store crew from Mid Valley Megamall. From the life cycle of clothing to the concept of a circular economy, students got a crash course in fashion with purpose.

And they didn’t stop there they launched a two-week clothing drive that collected thousands of gently used items for refugee youth in need. Their efforts culminated in a heartwarming donation ceremony on 19 June, just in time for World Refugee Day.

Students from the Rohingya Community School were invited to campus for a day of bonding, games, and student-led activities, made possible by the Malaysia Relief Agency (MRA).

“This wasn’t just a project it was a chance to lead with care and purpose,” said Jane Kuok, Principal of Taylor’s International School Puchong.
“We want our students to be bold, relevant, and resilient in addressing real-world issues.”

Fashion Meets Feel-Good Mission

This outreach effort is part of UNIQLO’s global push for sustainability through initiatives like Re.UNIQLO, which gives used LifeWear a second life whether it’s in refugee camps, disaster zones, or underserved local communities.

And with 2025 marking UNIQLO’s 15th anniversary in Malaysia, this collaboration feels like more than a celebration it’s a commitment to local impact with global heart.

Clothes Can Change Lives

  • 1,400 students
  • 5,000+ donated items
  • Refugee youth supported
  • Purpose-driven learning that sticks

This isn’t just a feel-good headline it’s what happens when students, schools, and brands come together to create real change.

Want to get involved or learn more about UNIQLO’s community programmes? Head over to uniqlo.com/my.

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