On May 26, Cyclone Remal struck Bangladesh resulting in loss of life and widespread extensive material damage. In response, H&M Foundation has donated USD 250,000 to the Red Cross Red Crescent to support its efforts on the ground.
In response to the urgent need to support earthquake victims without permanent housing, the H&M Foundation is partnering with Better Shelter to provide temporary homes in the form of modular shelters for around 350 people.
The southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is experiencing unprecedent flooding as a result of record rainfall. This has resulted in devasting tragedy impacting hundreds of thousands of people. In response to this, H&M Foundation is donating USD 250,000 to the Red Cross who aim to provide urgent critical aid to those most in need.
On a sunny April morning in New York, a diverse group of industry leaders, sustainability advocates and visionaries gathered at Open Perspectives. This event aimed to tackle the pressing challenges and explore the transformative opportunities in the textile and fashion industry.
During the culminating accelerator week for the 2023 cohort of Global Change Award winners, the significance of industry-wide collaboration, relationship building, and the role of psychology to drive sustainable change took center stage.
As we embark on Phase 2 of Saamuhika Shakti, building on the incredible work of our partners and The/Nudge Institute, we welcome on board Sattva as an independent backbone organisation as well as two new implementing partners; Sparsha and Udhyam Learning Foundation.
Today March 18, on Global Recycling Day, H&M Foundation and Global Fashion Agenda, a non-profit organisation accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, are thrilled to announce a new collaboration to support the efforts of the Global Circular Fashion Forum. This three-year partnership including a donation of 5M EUR will support circularity impact initiatives in Cambodia,Vietnam, Türkiye and Indonesia.
Addressing deep-rooted issues like rising inequality and climate change requires the transformation of entire systems. To succeed, all sectors need to work together, at the same time, says Fernanda Drumond, Strategy Lead at H&M Foundation.