With goals such as ""Priority Policy for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality"" and ""Creating a Society Where All Women Shine,"" women are expected to play active roles in various settings. Indeed, they are taking on important roles, and their fields of activity are expanding. Since ""active"" literally means ""to leap vigorously,"" it is essential for one's body to be healthy to achieve this. Therefore, the ""Breeze Project"" was launched with the wish that all students, faculty, and staff at Keio University can learn and work ""lightly"" in both mind and body.
Maintaining one's body can sometimes be an economic burden for women. The Breeze Project provides free distribution of sanitary products to students who need them. Additionally, OiTr (free sanitary napkin dispensers) will be introduced to all campuses.
Gaining correct knowledge about one's body is also important, so the Breeze Project hosts lectures by specialized doctors. For example, understanding menstruation can help individuals grasp how to manage their bodies without being affected by physical condition, even when facing major challenges in their studies or careers, leading to the development of more reliable habits. It's not just about menstruation. As women age, changes in female hormones can lead to various effects. Learning about menopause early on prepares women for how to deal with their bodies during periods when they are entrusted with important career responsibilities. We also hope that men who study and work alongside women will learn about women's bodies.
There may also be times when you wish to not only listen to lectures but also seek advice. Therefore, a ""Women's Body Consultation Room"" has been established within the Keio University Health Center, targeting Keio students, faculty, and staff. A ""Men's Body Consultation Room"" has also been set up alongside it. The consultations are handled by obstetricians/gynecologists, breast surgeons, and urologists from Keio University Hospital. If you have any concerns, please consult with a specialist to maintain your physical health.
We hope that maintaining one's physical condition, so that both mind and body feel light, will lead to future success and bear fruit, especially for young women.
Keio University intends to promote support for women's bodies by establishing the ""Breeze Project."" Through this initiative, we aim to contribute to correcting gender disparities.
Women’s Wellness Initiative — Free Period Product Dispensers
As part of the ""Breeze Project"" for women's body support, Keio University has begun introducing ""OiTr,"" a service that provides free sanitary napkins. By utilizing this service, we aim to alleviate the mental and physical burden associated with menstruation for our students and contribute to correcting gender disparities. These initiatives also align with the SDGs.
Please check the information below for usage instructions and installation locations on each campus. We plan to progressively install additional devices as needed, depending on usage.
About ""OiTr""
How to Use
① Refer to the ""List of Installation Locations on Each Campus"" and enter a private cubicle with an OiTr sticker at the entrance.
② Scan the QR code posted on the wall inside the private restroom with your smartphone to download the OiTr app (free).
*You can also download from:
③ Launch the OiTr app, tap the dispense button on the screen, and bring your smartphone close to the OiTr device.
④ A sanitary napkin will be dispensed from the OiTr device's outlet.
Number of Installations on Each Campus (99 cubicles - as of July 2022)
Mita Campus (40 cubicles)
Hiyoshi Campus (18 cubicles on the Dokuritsukan side, 6 cubicles on the Kyoseikan side)
Shonan Fujisawa Campus (6 cubicles on the SFC/Medical side, 6 cubicles on the Nursing/Health Management side)
Yagami Campus (6 cubicles)
Shinano-cho Campus (11 cubicles)
Shiba-Kyoritsu Campus (6 cubicles)
Installation Locations on Each Campus
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Free Distribution of Period Products
As part of the ""Breeze Project"" for women's body support, Keio University is implementing free distribution of sanitary products. This distribution aims to support female students facing financial difficulties due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19, and to help them lead comfortable university lives.
Support Details
For those who are selected, the following sanitary products will be distributed at the university co-op store on their enrolled campus.
( *Due to inventory management, pick-up is only available at the enrolled campus.)
Eligible Products
Winged pads for heavy to regular flow, 8 pieces × 1 pack
Winged pads for night use (400mm), 3 pieces × 2 packs
(A simple, large paper tote bag is provided, but please bring your own bag if necessary.)
Eligibility
This program is for female undergraduate and graduate students (regular students only, enrolled in on-campus programs) at Keio University who are experiencing financial hardship.
Application Method, etc.
Announcements and recruitment will be posted on the Office for Collaborative Environment Promotion website under ""News."" This is planned to be implemented multiple times a year.
＜Currently Implemented＞
(Reference: Past Distribution Records)
FY2021 April July October January
Men’s and Women’s Health Support Center
Keio University has established consultation desks at the Health Center, focusing on ""how to deal with one's body,"" where individuals can discuss specific concerns and questions related to ""women's bodies"" and ""men's bodies."" Specialists in obstetrics/gynecology, breast surgery, and urology are available for consultations, so please do not hesitate to seek advice instead of bearing your worries alone.
Health Center ""Body Consultation"" Desk
Women’s Health Series — Lectures & Talk Sessions
As part of the ""Breeze Project"" for women's body support, Keio University irregularly holds lectures and discussion sessions related to ""body support."" Announcements for these events will be posted under ""Events."" We look forward to your active participation. Please see below for an archive of past events.
Lecture and Discussion Session Archive
(11th) Body Seminar ""The SLecture and Discussion Session Archivetory of Sleep""
(Held on December 15, 2023)
(10th) Body Seminar ""Healthy Body - Exercise and Nutrition""
(Held on July 13, 2023)
(9th) Body Seminar ""Menstruation and Femtech""
(Held on June 22, 2023)
(8th) Body Seminar ""Facing Cancer, Living with It""
(Held on March 1, 2023)
(7th) Body Seminar ""Is 'Losing Weight' Wonderful?""
(Held on November 29, 2022)
(6th) Body Seminar ""Sex Differentiation and Transgender""
(Held on October 12, 2022)
(5th) Men's Body Seminar ""Let's Properly Understand Our Bodies' Mechanisms and Diseases - A Message from a Urologist""
(Held on June 28, 2022)
(4th) Women's Body Seminar ""The Story of Breasts""
(Held on May 26, 2022)
(3rd) Women's Body Seminar ""Women's Bodies and Life Plans""
(Held on April 25, 2022)
(2nd) Women's Body Discussion Session ""The Relationship Between Women's Bodies and Hormones""
(Held on January 26, 2022)
(1st) Women's Body Discussion Session ""Ask a Specialist""
(Held on October 26, 2021)
Women’s Health Support Survey
Regarding ""support for women's bodies,"" we plan to regularly conduct surveys and publish their results.