The Or Foundation
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Liz Ricketts Branson Skinner |
| Type | 501(c)(3) charitable organization |
| Location | |
| Website | https://theor.org/ |
The Or Foundation is a non-profit organization operating in the United States and Ghana that works at the intersection of environmental justice, education, and fashion development.[1][2]
History
The Or Foundation was co-founded in 2011 by Liz Ricketts and Branson Skinner with its primary mission to identify alternatives to the dominant linear model of the fashion industry.[3][4]
Activities
The foundation is known for its on-the-ground research and direct-action programs centered on the Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, the world's largest market for secondhand clothing.[5][6]
References
- ^ "The Or Foundation, Accra Metropolitan Assembly call for systemic change, not a total ban on second-hand clothing imports in Ghana". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "OR Foundation's textile waste claim angers Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "We have no plans of buying Katamanto market - OR Foundation clears air". 2025-04-15. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Ricketts, Liz (2024-09-12). "It's Time Brands Got Honest About Overproduction Ruining Creativity". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Marc, Jenny; CNN (2023-08-10). "Kantamanto market: At one of the world's largest clothing dumps, textiles are getting a new lease of life". CNN. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ Britten, Fleur (2022-06-08). "Fast-fashion giant Shein pledges $15m for textile waste workers in Ghana". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-23.