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. 

This year’s Field Report is a curation of the voices of our team, our teachers and our students across the globe, through the lens of how COVID-19 shaped their 2020. It explores what challenges were presented, what opportunities and new skills were revealed, and what COVID-19 meant for supported communities.

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.

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...

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.

Cotton On Foundation exists to empower youth through quality education, which extends far beyond the child and into many different areas of the community. School facilities and their locations are considered; nutrition for children; school resources like textbooks and pencils; any limitations a school might have – the list goes on. But of course, no quality education program would be complete without an incredible team of teachers to deliver it.

The holiday season is fast approaching. And at this time every year, the Cotton On Foundation release a range of beautiful cards with enamel pins, that when purchased, contribute towards providing a quality education for kids who need it most.

The Cotton On Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Australian retailer Cotton On, has delivered on its commitment to bring quality education to South Africa. Following a R100-million investment pledge by the Foundation a year ago, Ethekwini Primary School, situated in the heart of KwaMashu, Durban, will open its doors to grade seven learners.