Cotton On Foundation named among top philanthropic funders
25th October, 2024
Prospira Global’s 2024 Global Mental Health Financing Insights Report spotlights the philanthropic funders with the highest contributions to global mental health in 2023.
Cotton On Foundation is proud to have been listed among the top ten givers working together to improve funding for mental health globally.
Launched at The REAL Summit, the Power of Giving report calls for more transparency and openness around funding to encourage more mental health investment and collaboration, and looks at the trends, challenges and opportunities ahead for funders.
Our impact
From 1 September to 10 October 2023, 100% of proceeds from Cotton On Foundation products and donations went toward supporting Born This Way Foundation’s mission to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health.
In total USD $5 million was contributed to Born This Way Foundation. USD $3 million of this contribution was used to expand the Kindness in Community Fund program globally to 10 countries, supporting 65 youth-led, grassroots organizations working to meet the needs of young people by providing clinical services, essential needs supplies (such as housing, clothing, healthcare, and food), and programming that foster community, respect, and inclusion.
We also have ongoing partnerships with LifeChanger Foundation, Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and their Pink Shirt Day initiative, and Strong Brother Strong Sister. Plus, wellbeing programs implemented in the schools we support across Uganda, South Africa and Thailand!
Since 2007, Cotton On Foundation has raised over $188 million for projects and partners that empower youth to thrive.