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Nov 2023 •Read in 7 mins

Q&A with Mark Cabaj: How to measure systems change in a way that means something

H&M Foundation spoke to Mark Cabaj, president of the consulting company From Here to There, about why many organizations still struggle to measure systems change and why organizations should go beyond just tracking outputs if they want to contribute to lasting change.

Oct 2016 •Read in 2 mins

UNI_FORM – the first digital jacket that evolves with a child’s brain

UNICEF and the H&M Foundation launched the UNI_FORM campaign to highlight the importance of early childhood development. A digital and interactive jacket was created as a symbol for every child’s right to get the best start in life and as a tool for parents to engage in early learning activities with their children.

Sep 2015 •Read in 2 mins

Joining world leaders at Global Citizen Festival to support the global goals

During the festivities around the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, the H&M Foundation joined forces with world leaders, artists and activists to support the new Global Goals. The Foundation committed to giving 45,000 of the poorest people in India access to clean water and toilets, through a partnership with Practical Action.

Sep 2014 •Read in 3 mins

H&M Foundation Ambassador Alek Wek joins prime ministers, presidents and world leaders to end extreme poverty by 2030

During the festivities around the third annual Global Citizen Festival, the H&M Foundation Ambassador Alek Wek and Global Manager Helena Thybell entered the stage to make a commitment, and to state an example of organizations taking action against extreme poverty. The Foundation committed to giving 250,000 children in the world’s poorest countries access to clean water and toilets in school, through a partnership with WaterAid.

Mar 2024 •Read in 7 mins

Q&A: We need to break down silos to transform systems and power structures

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.

Feb 2024 •Read in 7 mins

Knit – advancing inclusivity in the fashion industry

In the heart of Stockholm, eleven changemakers gathered to co-create solutions with the potential to drive a more inclusive fashion industry. The output was two tools, made available to anyone, that can empower leaders to increase inclusivity of people from different backgrounds.

Jan 2024 •Read in 2 mins

Looking back and looking ahead: Getting ready to extend Saamuhika Shakti

Embracing a holistic approach came with new challenges and learnings that now informs us as we are getting ready for the next phase of Saamuhika Shakti, launched in 2019 to catalyse inclusive circularity in India.

Dec 2023 •Read in 9 mins

No one can achieve systems change alone: The case for the Collective Impact method

The Collective Impact method can help drive the systems change needed to address the underlying root causes of complex problems and tackle the drivers of poverty and inequality. We explore how two CI initiatives are delivering change for waste pickers in India and readymade garment workers in Bangladesh through deep collaboration.

Nov 2023 •Read in 3 mins

Open Perspectives: Shifting our worldview to open new paths to a brighter future

November 22, 2023 saw like minds and curious souls come together at an event hosted at Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, in an exploration around the importance of hopeful narratives and the impact it can have on transformation and perception change.

Oct 2023 •Read in 1 min

Shift the narrative to transform the system

In a world that seems increasingly polarized, full of tensions, we create a sense of comfort by constantly seeking confirmation of our preconceived notions of reality. In this way, we build echo chambers in groups or inflate filter bubbles around us. Things that seem true and universal are often just our unique perception of the world. But by becoming aware of our limited perspectives and biases, there is a huge potential for change. Join us for an hour of inspiration and learn about the power of perception at Open Perspectives.