For International Women’s Day 2021, we’re highlighting the women in our community who inspire and empower us. Who are paving the way for the next generation of storytellers, change-makers and leaders. The women who make us, us. We’re made of women. 

The importance of educating girls extends way past the benefits for the individual child to have social, economic and climate impacts. In fact, research shows that educating girls is one of the single most effective ways of slowing and preventing the effects of climate change! Which is great! Because sadly, we don’t have time to waste.

In September 2020, we announced that the Cotton On Foundation had reached a proud milestone moment, raising $5M AUD funds though the sale of face masks. Today, and thanks to you – our incredible team and customers – this life-changing mask has now raised $10M AUD globally to support Cotton On Foundation projects that keep kids healthy and in school.

Meet Ronald! When the Cotton On Foundation team in Uganda needed help locating students to distribute home learning packs, 11-year old Namabaale Primary School student Ronald came to the rescue.

Cotton On Foundation was proud to witness a huge milestone for Yirrkala in December last year, with eight students graduating year 12.

Addressing the basic needs of every child, including access to clean drinking water, is the very first stepping stone to ensuring kids can access a quality education and break the cycle of poverty. Cotton On Foundation is committed to fulfilling these needs, so that every child they support can be a happy and healthy one! Here's a look into how they do this is Uganda...

As a global business born and based in Australia, NAIDOC week is an incredibly important time for us as we come together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to learn more about the traditional owners of our land and it’s no different at the Cotton On Group.

The Cotton On Foundation has been proudly working with Yirrkala since 2013. We’re supporting educational programs that increase a young person’s connection to culture, self-worth and identity. Here’s a look at some of them...

Thanks to you, our incredible team and customers, Cotton On Foundation face masks have raised over $5 million AUD globally – and counting! Like all Cotton On Foundation product, 100% of proceeds from the sale of face masks support our global education and healthcare initiatives.