Be Kind to Cotton
Raising Awareness
• Essential knowledge
• Critical visibility
• Technical and policy support
Strategic Advocacy
• Identify which changes need to be made, and when
• Conduct context analysis
• Assess the social, political, and legal landscape
• Adjust strategies based on feedback and evolving circumstances
Value Chain
• Form multi-stakeholder coalitions
• Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing standards through industry-wide commitments
About us
Be Kind to Cotton (BKTC) is more than a campaign — it’s a growing movement uniting stakeholders from all sectors of the value chain to help create a more resilient, ethical, and inclusive global cotton industry. In the delicate balance between climate, commerce, and community, even a single season of disruption can devastate farming families and fracture the trade networks that sustain entire regions. BKTC brings these often-overlooked challenges to the forefront by raising awareness, driving strategic advocacy, and inspiring collective action throughout the cotton value chain. We stand in unwavering solidarity with affected producers, equipping them with essential knowledge, critical visibility, and comprehensive technical and policy support. Our goal is not only to help them recover from hardship but to thrive — fostering lasting profitability and long-term resilience.
Cotton connects us all. Let’s stand together to protect those who grow it.
