Stories | H&M Foundation

Dante, a boy in Colombia reached by our project with War Child

Dec 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Bringing respect and tolerance through art

Classroom environment drastically changed with the help of our partner War Child. Through our program the Peace Circus, children and teachers are invited to embrace art for peace through play, theatre techniques, visual arts, music, games and more.

Nov 2019 •Read in 3 mins

Knowledge key to breaking taboos and improving health

Without knowing how to manage their periods, teenage girls can end up dropping out of school, missing their education and putting their health and futures at risk. Thanks to the Banglabazar project with WaterAid, new female-friendly toilets and menstrual hygiene management sessions are helping to break the cycle of absenteeism, keeping girls in school and improving lives for the whole community.

Rania, a refugee from Egypt now studying in Germany

Nov 2019 •Read in 2 mins

On a new course thanks to higher education for refugees

Thanks to Kiron Open Higher Education, Rania got support and education in a new country.

One-year old Iquer who is part of our program with UNICEF for children with disabilities.

Nov 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Investing in children with disabilities

Through our partnership with UNICEF, we can help transform the lives and futures of thousands of young children with disabilities. One of them is one-year old Iquer.

Nov 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Creative initiatives to increase school attendance

To do well in school children must be in attendance. Our partner Children’s Health Fund’s Healthy and Ready to Learn program, used innovation and creativity to help eliminate absences.

Nov 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Health and dignity to millions of people

Public sanitation is a highly undermined priority in urban life across Bangladesh. Our project with WaterAid has improved the health, safety and dignity of millions of people in Dhaka, by renovating or building toilets.

Rima Akter is a Community Healthcare Provider in Bangladesh

Nov 2019 •Read in 2 mins

More people than ever visits the renovated clinic

After the health clinic in West Doguri received proper sanitation services, the number of visitors increased, resulting in better health among the people.

Nov 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Learning how to play

With the help of Save the Children, Cristi got support and preparations for kindergarten.

Oct 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Girls get equal and breaking taboos

Today is the International Day of the Girl. So, let’s talk about the importance of education of girls. We can celebrate that more girls are getting access to school but the truth is, many miss out or even drop out, simply because of periods.

Sep 2019 •Read in 2 mins

Advocating clean water through art

Together with internationally acclaimed artist Aïda Muluneh, WaterAid and the H&M Foundation put the spotlight on women and the impact dirty water has on women’s lives and futures. The thought-provoking photo exhibition was showcased at Somerset House, London during the fall 2019.