About us
Humana People to People Baltic (Humana Baltic) was founded in 1998. The idea was to establish an organisation in Lithuania that could raise funds to support international development through a network of shops selling second-hand clothes and using the surplus from this activity for development projects.
Every year Humana Baltic sponsors several dozens of overseas development projects in a dozen countries worldwide. From a small Lithuanian operation in 1998, Humana Baltic has expanded to become a major player in Lithuania's second-hand clothing market, handling both sorting and retail.
We support development projects by raising vital funds through the purchase, sorting, and sale of second-hand clothes, whilst also helping to reduce carbon emissions and textile waste contributing to global warming and providing people with quality second-hand clothing.
To optimize operations and concentrate on partnership projects, Humana Baltic established a separate legal entity, 'Humana LT, Ltd.,' to manage its used clothing fundraising activities. The subsidiary is wholly owned by Humana Baltic. Humana Baltic is a substantial contributor to the Lithuanian tax revenue. In 2024, its subsidiary, 'Humana LT, Ltd.,' was listed as the 137th largest taxpayer in Lithuania by the State Tax Inspectorate.
The Internationa Humana People to People Movement
Humana People to People is a global civil society movement dedicated to addressing some of the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges. In 1996, 16 national associations from Africa and Europe established the Federation for Associations Connected to the International Humana People to People Movement (FAIHPP) to enhance collaboration and amplify their impact. Today, FAIHPP comprises 29 independent associations engaged in humanitarian and sustainable development efforts across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
As a member of FAIHPP, Humana Baltic shares a set of common values and engages in human development through contributions to partnership projects.
The UN Agenda 2030 guides the activities undertaken by FAIHPP and its member organizations. In collaboration with numerous international and global partners, FAIHPP contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, thereby mitigating suffering and promoting lasting positive change.
To find out more about the Federation, Humana People to People, click here.
Humana Baltic is a founding member of the Lithuanian NGO Platform for Development Cooperation.
Social Partnership in Lithuania
Humana Baltic is committed to fostering social partnerships in Lithuania. Since 2007, our primary focus has been on improving the education and health of children and adolescents, particularly those from socially disadvantaged families. Over the years, we have developed the "Eat Wisely" program for schools, which currently supports approximately 30 schools and local NGOs. This initiative is implemented in close collaboration with EDU Vilnius, an agency of the Vilnius municipality.
Humana Baltic supports public social welfare institutions and NGOs by providing in-kind sponsorships to those caring for people in need, such as prison inmates, the homeless, and individuals with disabilities. Each year, we donate approximately five tons of carefully selected second-hand clothing, textiles, and footwear. The most significant cost of these donations is the staff time required to meticulously choose suitable items for each target group.
To find out more about the Social Partnerships in Lithuania, click here.
Our Mission Statement
- Humana Baltic want to see a world with better prospects for all its inhabitants to live their lives without poverty, sickness and lack of freedom.
- Humana Baltic wants to support people's efforts to create development in their communities through projects dealing with health, education and environment. We believe that work within these areas is one of the main preconditions for sustainable development.