United States Launches New Project to Empower Women in Ready-Made Garment Factories

POBNEWS24, Dhaka, Mar 10, 2022 : Today, U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Kathryn D. Stevens joined Secretary Md. Ehsan-E-Elahi of the Ministry of Labor and Employment, Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Director Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee, and leaders from global fashion company PVH to launch the new USAID Women Thrive in Bangladesh project to empower women who are working in ready-made garment factories.   With U.S. government support, CARE Bangladesh will implement the new five-year, $5 million project   and expand professional development opportunities for over 100,000 women working in the ready-made garment sector by equipping them with market-oriented leadership skills.