History of Switch My Angle
Let us introduce Switch My Angle's activities so far.
2018
May
Establishment of organization
Launched as the Kwansei Gakuin University Academic Commons Project
July
Participating in the "Kusunoki-san Handmade Market"
September
Travel to the Philippines
2019
April
Campus Events
"From GIVE&GIVE to GIVE&TAKE
"Support for
September
Travel to the Philippines
On this trip
Through the local non-profit organization Cebu Wish
To all single mothers
Learn how to make accessories
October
Kwansei Gakuin University Kobe-Sanda Campus New Moon Festival
November
Sent from the Philippines
Fair trade accessories now on sale!
Mita Friendship Day 2019
Opening a store
December
At a campus event hosted by our organization
Social Action Company Representative
Lecture by Masataka Sato
Held at Kwansei Gakuin University's Mita Campus
2020
February
Participating in the Mita Future Festival
March
Online store opened
April
Handmade charity product production and sales
Due to the difficulty of traveling to the Philippines and mailing products
Started selling charity accessories that he made himself
From March 2020 onwards
Due to the impact of the new coronavirus
Increasing domestic and online activity
July
Online Events
"Living Ethically" event held
The first independent online event
September
Dear KAKEHASHI,
Filipino women and children
Whale, a student group that walks together
Dear Me
Collaborative Instagram Live
Collaboration with other organizations realized through Instagram
Continuing to share our activities online
October
Autumn: New accessories production and sales
Classic "Ohana" accessories in autumn and winter
We also make handmade bead accessories.
Mainly sold at online shops
November
Promotional video production
Welcoming world-class dancers
A promotional video was produced on the theme of fair trade.
Currently available on the HP homepage
Face-to-face sales come true for the first time in about a year
The joy of being able to communicate directly to customers
5th
Asian Charity Festival
Opening a store
2021
Set up a stall at a used clothing exchange event
March
Happy Earth Day Osaka 2021
Opening a store
Environmentally conscious projects and stores will participate
First store opening on Earth Day
April
Results presentation
@Kansai Gakuin University Kobe-Sanda Campus
From 2021, the university will be independent from Kwansei Gakuin University.
Relaunch as a student organization
May
With Youth Gender Studies
Collaborative Instagram Live
Lectures at Kwansei Gakuin High School
First outreach class at member's alma mater
Lecture on the theme of fair trade
June
With Kwansei Gakuin University YWCA
Limited collaboration accessories on sale
In line with Pride Month, a time to think about LGBTQ+,
Designed with Kwansei Gakuin University YWCA
Rainbow accessories for sale
September
Product photo shoot
November
Our partner NPO Cebu Wish
Collaboration Instagram Live with
Connecting Cebu and Japan, and being partners
Interacting with Cebu Wish staff
Through two Instagram Lives, we will be sharing the state of the office and
We were informed of the production status of the accessories.
Organized by actcoin for youth
Online event presentation
At Sukematsu Park Flea Market
Opening a store
Accessories from Cebu
Selling handmade mask cases
December
Asian Charity Festival
2021 Openings
Events hosted by our organization
"Link Cafe between the World and Me" held
Providing technical support to women in Laos
With Advena Avis, who was carrying out the activities
Collaboration Event
Photos taken during visits to each other's aid areas
Photo exhibition and international cooperation that university students can do
Workshop to consider
February
2022
Product Manufacturing Committee
Super typhoon Odette hits the Philippines
Difficulty in manufacturing and transporting goods
Upcycling members' old clothes to create products
March
Collaborative Instagram Live with student group CHAD
Collaborative Instagram Live with student group Carutena
Souvenir Project
MerSa Cebu's
Independent from Switch My Angle
Although the Souvenir Projects have different activities, they plan to continue their involvement as sister organizations supporting the same region.
April
Collaborative sales event "POP UP CYCLE" held with student group CHAD
This is the first time our organization has hosted a sales event.
Held in Kyoto with student group CHAD, which shares the same interest in upcycling
Appeared on KBS Kyoto radio program
Volunteer Expo
in Kwansei Gakuin University, Uegahara Campus
Volunteer Expo
in Kwansei Gakuin University Kobe-Sanda Campus
May
New member study session
Study session with new members
We were able to deepen our friendship through Switch's activities and interactions with other members.
July
Participating in the Nishinomiya Shrine Handmade Circus
August
Travel to the Philippines
First trip to the Philippines since the COVID-19 outbreak
Mothers in the Philippines have embroidered some items onto pouches.
Joint report session on returning to the Philippines with MerSa Cebu's (inside Switch My Angle)
October
KG SDGs Campus Supporter Study Session (online)
New Moon Festival at Kwansei Gakuin University Kobe-Sanda Campus
November
New Moon Festival at Kwansei Gakuin University Uegahara Campus
Kwansei Gakuin's New Moon Festival was held in person for the first time in three years
Due to COVID-19, this was the first in-person New Moon Festival for all members in three years.
We want many people to pick up our products,
We were able to let people know about our activities.
December
Asian Charity Festival
2022 Opening
Many products were purchased by people from overseas and those interested in Asia.
2023
March
Happy Earth Day Osaka Opening
Travel to the Philippines
We had the products made again in the Santa Maria area, where we had been during our previous trip.
With local children too!
April
Volunteer EXSP
in Kwansei Gakuin University, Uegahara Campus
Volunteer EXSP
in Kwansei Gakuin University, Mita Campus
May
Return report session with MerSa Cebu`s
New Student Study Session
We had time for members to introduce themselves and ask questions, which helped us to get to know the new members better!
June
Ethical Expo 2023
July
Tanabata Night～Tanabata Night～
August
Travel to the Philippines
During this trip, we paid a courtesy visit to the mayor of Labu Labu, where our affiliated NPO organization Cebu Wish is located, and were featured in several media outlets.
October
Philippines Travel Report with MerSa Cebu`s
New Moon Festival at Kwansei Gakuin University, Mita Campus
November
New Moon Festival at Kwansei Gakuin University Uegahara Campus
Friendship Day Sanda Opening
December
Participating in the Asian Charity Festival
Santa Maria Area Fire Relief Fundraiser
A large fire broke out in the Santa Maria district, where support was provided, causing extensive damage and destroying approximately 1,300 homes.
Donate to rebuild homes and provide school supplies for children
We have started our activities.
2024
February
MerSa Cebu's Crowdfunding Campaign Begins
March
Travel to the Philippines
In addition to giving lectures on embroidery to the creators, we had the opportunity to interact with a variety of people during our trip, including visiting elementary schools and orphanages, and providing support for the fires in the Santa Maria area.
Happy Earth Day Osaka 2023 Exhibition
April
Volunteer EXSP at Kwansei Gakuin University Uegahara Campus
Volunteer EXSP at Kwansei Gakuin University, Mita Campus
May
New Student Study Session & Welcome Party
After giving a lecture about the organization and how to use PCs and playing games between teams, we had a meal together, which allowed the new members to deepen their relationships with each other.
June
Sanfura Marche Opening
Participating in Ethical Expo 2024
World-class dancers express the world that Switch My Angle aims for!
Please take a look.
Promotion Video
