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If we want change at scale, doing good is not enough. We believe communication plays an important role to inspire action and make change happen. Browse among our news, inspirational stories and learnings to find out more about our work.
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$200,000 to support victims of the South Asia floods
In addition to the human tragedy that follows in the wake of South Asia’s worst flooding in years, Save the Children warns that children’s education and long-term well-being is also…
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Technological breakthrough: new method for recycling blend textiles into new fibres
The four-year innovative partnership between the non-profit H&M Foundation and The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) finds groundbreaking solutions to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics…
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We proudly reveal ”Foundation 500” – an all-female list of 500 business leaders
500 outstanding business leaders growing their companies in the harshest of startup environments. No, we’re not talking about Silicon Valley. With Foundation 500 – a list of successful female business…
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H&M Foundation pledges over $20 million to education, clean water and women’s empowerment
With a donation of $20.5 million and three new Global Programs the non-profit H&M Foundation makes a new strong commitment to long-lasting improvements in education, clean water and women’s economic…
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Flood victims in Peru receive support from H&M Foundation and The Red Cross
Due to heavy rainfall, Peru is suffering the worst floods in almost 30 years. The H&M Foundation has donated $100,000 to The Red Cross to support people who have been…
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Donating $100,000 to the recurring drought crisis in Ethiopia
Following the worst drought in decades, a major food security emergency is ongoing in southern Ethiopia. The H&M Foundation now makes their third donation to Save the Children – totaling…
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Five innovators awarded for ideas that help create a circular fashion industry
The public have cast their votes. On April 5, at a ceremony in Stockholm City Hall, the five winners of H&M Foundation’s innovation challenge Global Change Award were awarded. The…
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H&M Foundation Impact Report – a report about hope and positive change
The H&M Foundation’s first Impact Report covers the work we have achieved together with our experienced partners within our focus areas Education, Water, Equality and Planet, during 2013 – 2016.
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500,000 people reached through our global programs
During our first years, the H&M Foundation and our partners UNICEF, WaterAid and CARE achieved remarkably ambitious goals, reaching hundreds of thousands across the world with quality education, clean water…