Under the new agreement, Fast Retailing commits to support the UN Refugee Agency with US $10 million over the next three years, starting from 2016. The funds will help UNHCR respond to emergencies and other acute humanitarian crises, and help refugees in Asia become self-reliant. The donation will also cover costs related to the distribution of donated clothing. To date, Fast Retailing has collected and distributed through UNHCR more than 10 million items of lightly used clothing to refugees across 37 countries and regions. In addition, Fast Retailing will donate 150,000 items of UNIQLO Extra Warm HEATTECH clothing to help families seeking asylum in Europe and Afghanistan through the coming winter. The company also aims to provide internships with future employment possibilities to 100 refugees in Japan and abroad.