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The Or Foundation

The Or Foundation

Environmental Justice Nonprofit Working With Ghana’s Textile Reuse Communities

Maílis Carrilho
Added by Maílis Carrilho on October 12th, 2026

Summary

The Or Foundation is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Accra, Ghana, working at the intersection of environmental justice, education, and fashion. Founded in 2011, it combines research, community programs, and direct action to address the impacts of textile overproduction and waste. Its work includes support for Kantamanto Market communities, environmental cleanup, and advocacy for globally accountable extended producer responsibility. It co-founded the Apparel Recovery Coalition and will implement activities within the coalition’s initial Ghana demonstration project.

Details

Company name
The Or Foundation
Headquarters
Accra, 🇬🇭 Ghana
Date of establishment
2011