Better Cashmere
Afghanistan is the world’s third-largest producer of cashmere fibre, despite ongoing conflict and poverty in the region. In partnership with Oxfam and PUR Projet, The Burberry Foundation is implementing a long-term programme focused on developing a more inclusive and sustainable cashmere industry and supporting the social and economic empowerment of rural communities in the region. So far, over 47,000 community members have benefited from the programme.