The VF Foundation

From introducing more people to the healing power of the great outdoors to advocating for policies that protect our planet, elevating women, and addressing critical needs of creative talent of color, our community partners are seeding positive change - and we help them grow. Read the full Impact Report here - https://lnkd.in/gfRZC93K

We are proud to have supported the research behind the recent documentary film, "Roots So Deep", in partnership with VF Corporation and Timberland. This research represents the largest national study on regenerative grazing in the U.S. and demonstrates the power of regenerative agriculture to benefit people and planet. WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY: https://rootssodeep.org/

Small changes can make a big impact for sustainability in the fashion industry. 🌱 Discover the benefits of a circular economy and how they apply to the fashion, clothing, and textiles sectors of Aotearoa New Zealand in the new 'Threads of Tomorrow' report by Mindful Fashion New Zealand. 🇳🇿 See how local circular systems and textile waste management can effectively help reduce fashion's impacts on the environment: https://lnkd.in/dzNPh_wZ 🌏 As for sustainability efforts across Asia, take a look at our industry report, supported by The VF Foundation, focused on fashion manufacturing in Asia, which accounts for approximately 60% of global exports of garments, textiles, and footwear*, particularly in China and Southeast Asia. 📖 Download now: https://lnkd.in/gHQCK5N7 #PositivePowerOfFashion *Source: World Trade Organisation, World Trade Statistical Review 2023

Interested in exploring a career in the outdoor industry? Don't miss the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable's latest Outdoor Workforce Speaker Series presented in partnership with Together Outdoors. REGISTER NOW: On April 4 at 3 PM EST, to hear from a stellar lineup of outdoor entrepreneurs as they share their journeys and provide advice with aspiring entrepreneurs. To register: https://lnkd.in/dcG4DSsw

More than 700 million people in the world don’t have safe water close to home. And often its women and girls who are disproportionately impacted. This #WorldWaterDay, learn how our partner, Water.org, is addressing this global water crisis in Kenya and unlocking potential for women and communities that are part of the apparel supply chain. https://lnkd.in/gXXNWKSa #UnitedNations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #Goal6 #corporatesocialresponsibility #philanthropy VF Corporation The VF Foundation

As we celebrate #internationalwomensday, learn more about our partner, Shimmy Technologies, Inc., a women-owned social enterprise that is preparing women in the apparel supply chain in Bangladesh for the future of work by bridging the growing gender gap in digital literacy due to garment sector automation: http://spr.ly/6047X6IX3 #upskilling #womensempowerment #poweringpotential #innovation #workforcedevelopment

Applications for young Black creatives ARE NOW LIVE! Our partner, Creatives Want Change, is an equity-based platform dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Black Designers. Fellows are sponsored to attend Pre-College Summer Programs in Fashion Design at the best design schools in the country. Scholarships cover full tuition, room & board, as well as travel and supplies. Fellows are also provided with mentorships, internships, and professional development opportunities. Any high school student who identifies as Black, African-American, or of African descent can apply. APPLY NOW! Deadline is February 27, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dNDW8JbB #blackdesigners #blackfashion #blackstudents #fashiondesigner #blackfashiondesigner #nonprofit #impact #hope #diversity #change #fashion #highschool #highschoolprogram #internship #fashionintern #designprogram #fashionstyle #apparel #appareldesign #paidtraining #program #collegeprogram #mentorship #internships VF Corporation The VF Foundation

✨ Big news for the fashion industry and our planet! The CTI Fashion Initiative, led by WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, VF Corporation, The VF Foundation and Deloitte just unveiled tailored circularity #metrics at the World Economic Forum in #Davos! 🌍👗   Based on the globally recognized Circular Transition Indicators (CTI), these sector-specific metrics help businesses drive #accountability and #transparency while paving the way for a circular #fashion industry. With these tailored metrics, companies can:    🔹 Define clear circularity roadmaps and track progress. 🔹 Make informed decisions on circular strategies, weighing benefits and trade-offs. 🔹 Gain insights into how circularity initiatives impact #climate and #nature. 🔹 Strengthen reporting capabilities and provide investors and regulators with the right data.   🤝Join us as we accelerate the transition to a #CircularEconomy in fashion. Now is the time to transform. https://lnkd.in/g9j26tCz   #CTIFashionInitiative #CircularFashion #WEF

During this season of giving, get to know our partner, 4DWN PROJECT INC., a South Dallas nonprofit skate community addressing food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s most under-resourced neighborhoods.   Watch 4DOWN DISTRIBUTION LIMITED's story and donate in support of their mission to foster well-being and community resilience through free programming centered in recreation, education, cultivation and conservation. We hope you’ll find the film - and their work - as inspiring as we do – Dickies®, a VF Company and The VF Foundation will match all donations 1:1 up to $100k.  #socialimpact #community #belonging #skateboarding #dallas   https://lnkd.in/gYbPYatr

The VF Foundation x FSF Community College Scholarship Program creates opportunities for students from less traditional academic backgrounds to learn about careers in fashion, build their skills, and take concrete steps that will help them gain a foothold in the industry. Click through to see testimonials of 2023 Community College Scholarship recipients who recently visited New York City during a three-day job shadowing opportunity. Fashion Scholarship Fund #socialimpact #movementmakers