Humana | Progress Report 2024: repurposing 139 000 tonnes of used clothing

The Humana People to People Federation has released its 2024 Progress Report, showcasing the work of its 29 member organizations across 46 countries. With more than 1 800 development projects involving 15 million people, the Federation highlights the human-centered impact of its initiatives, which focus on education, health, community development, and environmental sustainability. Humana Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo, the Spanish member of the Federation, plays a key role by generating funds through second-hand clothing to support social programmes both in Spain and globally, reinforcing the Federation’s mission of solidarity and shared progress. 

A central theme in the report is how second-hand clothing initiatives directly support communities. In 2024 alone, these efforts generated $28.3 million for development projects, created over 8 000 formal jobs, and supported more than 116 000 informal workers. Moreover, 139 000 tonnes of clothing were repurposed, resulting in a reduction of 849 000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. 

Source: www.humana-spain.org