40 million meals served
Education
We don’t just build schools; we inspire the future leaders of tomorrow.
Since the beginning, supporting education has been at the forefront for Cotton On Foundation. We focus on creating learning environments that inspire future leaders of tomorrow, by providing education and pathways to meaningful employment.
Holistic Education helps children develop academically, but also emotionally, socially, and creatively. It encourages children to be curious and confident, fostering a love for learning that lasts beyond school.
- We support young people to access a quality education.
In total, we’ve built and supported
236 Schools
around the world
Some projects we’re really proud of
Lwengo District, Uganda
Completed 2024
910 Educational places
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Completed 2023
Durban, South Africa
Completed 2022
Busia, Uganda
Completed 2021
Our global education impact
- Kwa Mashu, South Africa
- 2 schools
- Los Angeles, USA
- 1 school
- Gerando Falcones, Brazil
- 1 community hub
- Arnhem Land, Australia
- 2 schools
- Uganda, East Africa
- 22 schools
- Mae Sot, Thailand
- 2 schools
Our impact on world education since 2007
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14,500 students enrolled annually
We focus on creating learning environments that provide education and pathways to meaningful employment
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118 water tanks built providing 11 million litres of fresh water
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15,945 sanitary pad kits distributed
Over 1,058 scholarships awarded
to Pathways students to enhance further education
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5,887 secondary graduates
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254 families supported in Brazil
540,383 total healthcare centre visits
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494 tertiary graduations
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40 million meals served
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14,500 students enrolled annually
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118 water tanks built providing 11 million litres of fresh water
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Over 1,058 scholarships awarded
to Pathways students to enhance further education
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5,887 secondary graduates
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540,383 total healthcare centre visits
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494 tertiary graduations
Case Study
Viola’s Story
Growing up in Namabaale Parish, Viola attended Namabaale Primary School — a Cotton On Foundation supported school. With access to improved learning environments and greater opportunity, she went on to become the second university graduate in her village.
Today, she’s back where it all began, teaching in the very classrooms that helped unlock her potential. Her journey is proof that when young people are given the right support, they don’t just succeed, they thrive. Viola is especially passionate about empowering (creating opportunity for) girls, knowing that when a girl is given opportunity, she doesn’t just change her own life, she helps uplift her whole community.
How we bring our education projects to life
- Long-lasting sustainable infrastructure to ensure students receive a quality education
- Teacher training across early childhood, primary and secondary schools through 21st century learning
- Enhancing literacy skills for Primary School aged students through dedicated reading programs
- Clean drinking water and two meals each day for all students
- Access for students to healthcare in their local community
- Student wellbeing programs through social and emotional learning
- Pathways advice and scholarships for students to pursue study beyond school in vocational and university courses
- Empowering students with the skills and mindset to excel as entry-level employees through Retail Academy
Our other impact pillars
