Humana People to People India developed the Kadam Step-Up Programme with a vision of creating sustainable societies led by people as agents of change, by riding on the strengths of education as a powerful instrument of bringing people together. It uses the educational model to holistically develop disadvantaged out-of-school children at primary school level for Grades 1 – 5. Key features of the education model makes it unique, different and relevant in responding effectively to the existing challenge of children who are being deprived their right to education due to social and economic condit ..read more

Education is the foundation for peace, solidarity, inclusiveness and sustainable development. It is a fundamental human right for everyone, yet in India millions of out-of-school children are being denied access to learning. Kadam Step-Up Programme is engaging tens of thousands of out-of-school children in accelerated learning for Grade 1-5 primary school education. From May 29 – June 2, focus will be on Global Action Week on Education (GAWE). Humana People to People India, one of 29 fellow members of Humana People to People, will be showcasing Kadam Step-Up Programme, an initiative ..read more

Planet Aid staff will be busy this week helping businesses become more socially and environmentally responsible in Las Vegas and helping U.S. Federal Agencies effectively leverage foreign aid funding to implement sustainable community development programs in Washington, D.C. ICSC Conference in Las Vegas Planet Aid will attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference at the Las Vegas Conference Center from May 21-23. The Corporate Sales Team will be at Booth 3300H in Central Hall to showcase Planet Aid's new donation centers that help businesses become more socially and ..read more

Students af Fairhaven Elementary School enjoyed giving back during the Earth Month Clothing Drive Contest It’s always a fun time when a Planet Aid clothing drive is underway. School bulletin boards teem with “Save the Earth!” posters. Students rally to collect clothes from family, friends, and faculty. And social media buzzes with calls for the community to donate to the school’s yellow bins…all in hopes of winning the $1,000 grand prize. Participating schools receive funds based on the amount of pounds collected in their bins. Overall pounds This year’s Earth Month Clothing Drive contest bega ..read more

  Fast fashion is often singled out as an industry with a troublesome supply chain, but it’s not alone. As a result of cobalt mining, our electronics and electric vehicles are riddled with humanitarian issues including child labor, inhumane conditions, and hazardous chemical contact for artisanal miners. The major source of cobalt mining is in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is endowed with incredible natural mineral resources, which makes it a target for corporate entities. According to Statista.com, as of 2022, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the largest cobalt ..read more

Planet Aid’s School and Community Program will begin taking submissions for its creativity contest on Monday, February 27. All entries are due by Wednesday, March 15. Last November, the winning schools were announced live on Planet Aid’s Instagram and Facebook pages. Tatnall Middle School in Delaware and A. Russell Knight Elementary School in New Jersey tied for first place and took home the top prize. The schools showed their creativity with rap songs, skits, cheers, dances and even a weekly Monday meeting dedicated to strategizing about donations and learning about Planet Aid. It was all g ..read more

Article by Tammy Pitts Water bottles, coffee pods, and containers for take-out are extremely convenient in a fast-paced world, but that garbage is piling up in our landfills. Every year, the United States produces over 292 million tons of municipal solid waste. That’s way too much trash! Here are some simple ways to reduce waste and live a greener, eco-friendly life. Say "No!" to plastic water bottles   Americans are obsessed with plastic water bottles. And sadly, all of that plastic is contributing to the millions of tons of waste in our landfills each year. Instead of buying a pac ..read more

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King Charles III is platforming his passion for the environment with intensified efforts to impact global climate change and an economy powered by nature. He established the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) in 2020 to provide informed support and a world stage to advance the circular bioeconomy. Another part of the organization’s mission is the Living Lab projects, which aim to restore biodiversity. During this year’s COP27, a partnership between CBA and LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy)—the luxury brand with fashion houses including Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Fendi. LVMH joins a number of ..read more

Planet Aid’s School and Community Programs (SCP) Department announced the winners of its America’s Recycles Clothing Drive Contest on Tuesday, November 29, during a live broadcast on Instagram and Facebook. Forty-eight schools in participating Planet Aid regions, helped divert 47,056 pounds of textiles away from local landfills. What an impact! Reusing clothes also conserves water. How so? According to Swedish sourcing company Material Exchange, “...fashion as an industry is the second largest consumer of water on Earth. Water is used for bleaching, dyeing, finishing, softening, growing, spin ..read more