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2023.10.17
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[Student Group SANDS, School of International Politics, Economics and Communication] Participates in SDGs Promotion Event "HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2023"
From September 19th (Tuesday) to 25th (Monday), 2023, SANDS (Sipec and SDGs, hereinafter referred to as SANDS), a student organization of the Faculty School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, participated in "HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2023," an SDGs promotion event held in conjunction with the UN General Assembly. At the opening ceremony held at the United Nations University, located across from Aoyama Gakuin University Aoyama Campus, Tomomi Takimoto (2nd year student, Department School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, Department of International Politics Economics), the representative of SANDS Aoyama Gakuin University, gave a speech on behalf of the students.
SANDS also participated in the student group booth exhibition. At the booth set up at Itochu SDGs STUDIO, they showcased their used clothing project and held a workshop on "making eco-bags from used clothing," promoting SANDS' activities.
?What is SANDS (Sipec and SDGs), a student organization in School of International Politics, Economics and Communication?
We are an officially recognized student organization at the Faculty School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, Aoyama Gakuin University. We think about what university students can do to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), take action, and aim to create an SDG trend "from Sibuya to the world."
Tomomi Takimoto (2nd year student, Department School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics) Comments from participating students
Comment from SANDS representative Tomoaki Takimoto (2nd year student, Department School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics and Economics)
I am delighted to have had the opportunity to speak as a student representative on such a grand stage as the United Nations University. In addition to introducing the student organization I lead, I called for partnerships on global issues. I believe that in order to create a sustainable future, it is essential that everyone, regardless of age, gender, or nationality, comes together and co-creates. When I conveyed this message, I saw many people nodding in agreement, and I truly felt the importance of engaging with these issues. I will continue to take responsibility for my words and, through SANDS' diverse projects, strive to create a society where no one is left behind and an exciting future.
Tomomi Takimoto (2nd year student, Department School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics) Comment from Reiji Takahashi (2nd year student, Department School of International Politics, Economics and Communication Department of International Politics Economics), Project Leader of the Used Clothing Project
We participated in a student group booth held at Itochu SDGs STUDIO. We were happy to be able to teach visitors how to make eco-bags from used clothing, but more importantly, it was a valuable learning opportunity for us SANDS students. Seeing the energetic activities of other student groups reaffirmed our motivation to further develop SANDS, and deepening our relationships with the participating companies was also a wonderful gain. We will cherish the connections we made at HAPPY EARTH FESTA and boldly take on large projects that cannot be achieved by students alone.
