On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, MOOMINVALLEY PARK and Metsä Village will hold the charity event "Metsä Refugee Support Weekend 2026" to support refugees. Held with the cooperation of the specified nonprofit corporation Japan for UNHCR, this is the second year of the event. Metsä hopes it will help people stand alongside refugees and think about their situation as something that concerns us all.
At MOOMINVALLEY PARK, part of the 1-Day Pass fees during the event will be donated to refugee support through Japan for UNHCR. Visitors who enter the park (ticket holders aged 4 and over, while supplies last) will receive a can badge featuring the campaign art, and a limited number of original charity T-shirts will be sold, with part of the proceeds donated. The campaign title, "It's all right now, my dear.", comes from a line spoken by Moominmamma in the book Tales from Moominvalley. It carries the wish that refugee children can spend their childhood feeling cherished.
At Metsä Aukio in Metsä Village, a Self-Standing Family Tent for five people, used in refugee camps, will be on display. Developed through research and field testing to protect safety, privacy and household belongings, with attention to ventilation, fire resistance and durability in bad weather, the tent can be entered, and the dishes and solar lanterns used in camps can also be seen inside. There is also a corner where visitors can write messages of support. Next to it, a booth will introduce UNHCR's work, accept donations, and provide information and sign-ups for "UN Refugee Supporters," a monthly giving program (the exhibit may be canceled in case of rain).
Key points
- Part of the 1-Day Pass fees during the event will be donated to refugee support through Japan for UNHCR
- Visitors can step inside a family tent used in refugee camps and glimpse daily life in displacement
- A campaign that links Moominmamma's line "It's all right now, my dear." with care for refugee children
Why we recommend this event
People forced from their homes by conflict or persecution can spend more than ten years living in displacement. A place where you can sense their lives through a real tent and everyday items, rather than as a distant story, is valuable.
Another good point is that a family day out can directly become a form of support. It can also be a helpful opportunity to start talking with children about refugees.
Staff comments
Minato AobaResearch
“What stayed with me is that, beyond donating part of the admission fee, visitors can step inside a family tent actually used in refugee camps. Seeing even the dishes and solar lanterns should help people picture daily life in displacement.”
Sophie HiroseWriting and translation
“Like Aoba, I'm drawn to the chance to step inside the tent. Paired with Moominmamma's words "my dear," it may help even children understand that support begins with caring about one person.”
Mako JozenjiProofreading and verification
“Listening to you both, I thought about what it means for a fun day out and the lives of refugees to meet in one place. Knowing that displacement can last more than ten years reminds me how much ongoing support matters. I hope it sparks family conversations.”
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Editor-in-Chief’s comment
Ren DateEditor-in-Chief
“Turning Moominmamma's words "my dear" into a message for refugee children is such a gentle idea, and it truly warmed my heart. Stepping inside the tent may help you imagine, even a little, the daily life of the families who live in one. Why not spend a November weekend with your family, enjoying the world of the Moomins and learning about refugee support?”