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The earthquake centered on the Noto Peninsula has resulted in widespread damage. We express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in this disaster. We would also like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the disaster, and we pray for the safety of all the victims during this difficult time, and for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas.

Keio University is an educational institution founded to provide young people with ample opportunities for a holistic education. In the aftermath of large-scale disasters such as the Great East Japan Earthquake, Keio has provided various forms of support, including the dispatch of the Keio University Medical Relief Team and donations, with the cooperation of many parties, including alumni, who have provided both material and moral support.

In view of the serious damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Keio University would like to make the following requests for contributions to support the victims of the affected areas, in addition to Keio students and prospective applicants from the region.

1. Request for Donations for Financial Support of Keio Students and Prospective Students from the Affected Areas

Keio will provide learning support such as reductions and exemptions of academic fees to Keio students affected by the earthquake, as well as financial support to affected applicants sitting for the AY 2024 entrance examinations. We would sincerely appreciate your contributions to help us secure the financial resources to do so.

For more information, please contact the Keio University Office of Fund Raising.
kikin-box@adst.keio.ac.jp

2. Request for Donations for Keio University "Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund"

Keio University has created an account to transfer donations for the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. For details, please refer to the website for the Office of Fund Raising. The full amount of the money received will be given to the Japanese Red Cross Society as a donation after the bank account is closed. Donations made to this account are eligible for tax deductions and other benefits.

Request for Donations to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund

*Please refer to the "Request for Donations" PDF on the Japanese website listed above.

3. Request for Relief Supplies through Mita-kai

We would like to request everyone to donate relief supplies through the various branches of the Mita-kai (alumni association). We will make an announcement on this matter after taking into consideration the traffic and transportation conditions in the affected areas.


We thank you for your cooperation and support.