About Us
Public Institution Humana People to People Baltic is an organisation established in Lithuania in 1998, turning the reuse of second-hand clothing into long-term social impact.
Our activities began in May 1998, when the first Humana shop opened in Vilnius. In the autumn of the same year, a sorting centre for second-hand clothing and textile products also started operating. From the very beginning, we aimed to build a responsible operating model: extending the useful life of clothing, offering quality garments at affordable prices, and directing the income generated to social development projects.
How Our Model Works
The foundation of our work is responsible textile reuse. Every year, about 34,000 tonnes of textiles are sorted at the sorting centre operating in Lithuania. Of this amount, about 70 percent is prepared for reuse, about 20 percent is sent for recycling, and about 10 percent is used for energy recovery.
In this way, the useful life of textile products is extended, waste is reduced and natural resources are conserved. The income generated through this activity is directed to long-term social development projects.
Our Impact in 2025
More than EUR 6.2 million
was allocated to social development initiatives.
61 partnership projects
were supported in 2025.
12 countries worldwide
were reached by our support.
In 2025, we funded projects creating long-term change in education, health, sustainable agriculture and other areas of social development.
Projects were implemented in Belize, Botswana, China, Ecuador, Guinea-Bissau, India, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Support was also provided to humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine, as well as to schools and a non-governmental organisation in Lithuania.
Part of the International Humana People to People Movement
Humana Baltic is a member of the international Humana People to People Federation. Today, the Federation unites 30 independent organisations operating in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
The Federation members cooperate in implementing projects in education, health, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection and other areas of social development. By sharing experience, knowledge and resources, they create long-term solutions that help address poverty, social exclusion and other global challenges.
In 2025, the Federation members and associated organisations operated in 49 countries worldwide, implemented 1,856 social development project units and reached 17.1 million people.
Learn more about the Humana People to People Federation
Social Partnership in Lithuania
We have been carrying out social partnership activities in Lithuania since 2007. We cooperate with schools, social support institutions and non-governmental organisations. We provide partners with clothing, footwear and other needed support.
One of our longest-running initiatives is the Eat Wisely programme, which supports the development of healthy eating, responsible consumption and practical cooking skills among children and young people.
Our Mission
We strive for a world where everyone has more opportunities to live free from poverty, disease and restrictions on human freedom.
We support projects in education, health, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection and social development. We believe that consistent and long-term work in these areas helps create a more sustainable and just future.
