Doing good.

In fifteen years, we’ve committed over $150 million AUD to projects in Uganda, South Africa, Thailand and Australia. Cotton On Foundation now joins the top 5% of Australian NGOs—one of 37 organisations who raise above $10 million AUD annually.

We’re incredibly humbled and inspired by all the good our community has accomplished. Together, we’ve built schools, trained educators, delivered basic necessities, and supported some of the most vulnerable communities through a global pandemic. More importantly, we’ve helped to open the doors to a brighter future. That’s our collective impact. That’s your impact.

Now our sights are set on making an even bigger difference: Empowering this generation to create a world where everyone can thrive

The issues facing our supported communities are complex and ever-changing—but our commitment to changing lives is stronger than ever. That’s why we’re evolving our impact strategy beyond the quality education space, to support partners and organisations working to address some of the biggest issues facing young people today. Over the next five years, Cotton On Foundation aims to raise $150 million AUD to impact supported communities around the globe with a focus on three key areas: Environment, Education and Mental Health.

We will amplify climate-positive initiatives and support those who are delivering powerful, measurable and sustainable impact to protect our oceans, land and wildlife. Our goal is to do our part to protect, preserve and restore the Earth’s natural assets.

We will deliver:

• Ocean conservation activity by supporting partners to preserve oceans, and protect reefs and marine wildlife to maintain diverse ecosystems
• Land conservation activity by supporting partners to create opportunities for carbon removal through reforestation programs and protect biodiversity
• Wildlife habitat protection by supporting partners to restore degraded habitats and conserve wildlife populations
• Regenerative farming by supporting partners that use holistic land management practices to increase biodiversity, ecosystem health and resiliency
• Indigenous land management activity by supporting partners to preserve the practices of Australia’s Indigenous community

From early childhood through to further studies, we will nurture active citizens and contribute to a world that dispels inequity and prejudice. Our goal is to provide education and pathways to meaningful employment for 100,000 young people.

We will deliver:

• Infrastructure through functional, sustainable and inspiring schools and classrooms.
• Ongoing professional development and training for teachers and educators
• Quality education to promote holistic educational outcomes
• Opportunities for girls so they have a safe space to pursue their dreams and contribute to society at every level
• Pathways to meaningful employment for every young person
• Programs that support all aspects of student wellbeing, including their physical, social and emotional wellbeing
• Basic necessities like clean water, nutritious food, hygiene products and access to healthcare

We will partner with experts to deliver activities that support optimum mental health, while promoting resilience and the discovery of identity, to empower a global community of safe, happy and healthy people. Our goal is to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health services for young people.

We will deliver:

• Promotion through our platform to reduce stigma, share resources, and advocate for the improvement of mental health and wellbeing for young people
• Prevention initiatives by supporting partners to strengthen early interventions, including early detection and early treatment
• Treatment services by partnering with experts to improve access to formal mental health services
• Connection to culture programs by supporting activities and workshops that foster connection to identity and country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

Let’s give 100%
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