Women Thrive in Bangladesh project is a PVH supported initiative in Bangladesh implemented by CARE Bangladesh to economically empower women workers by promoting decent work, leadership, and dignity in the workplace. The project strengthens women’s skills, resilience, and collective voice while encouraging institutions and workplaces to respond more effectively to gender equality and social compliance. Through the P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement and Career Enhancement) program, Thrive aimed to reach 13200 women workers in 45 plus PVH supply chain factories and adjacent communities through leadership development, skills, and interventions for career advancement. Securing better jobs, higher wages and women friendly work environment are the intended outcome of the project.
Goal: Economically empower women by creating decent work and ensuring a life of dignity.
Objectives:
Enhanced skills, leadership, and collective action for greater security of life and livelihoods.
Increased responsiveness of institutions to address gender equality in the world of work.
13,200 women workers
Trained 13,200 women workers in soft/ life skills through P.A.C.E. program
300 P.A.C.E. Master Trainers
Gender friendly workplace and functional committees at 45 garments factories in PVH supply chain.
Jannatul Ferdous from Jessore grew up facing financial hardship after her family separated. Determined to support her family, she continued her education while working and later moved to Gazipur in search of better opportunities. In 2019, she joined Metro Knitting & Dying in Savar as a helper and participated in the P.A.C.E. training under the Thrive initiative. The training strengthened her communication, time management, and leadership skills, transforming her confidence and workplace performance. Recognized for her dedication, Jannatul was promoted to supervisor in 2023. She now saves regularly, contributes to family decisions, and dreams of opening an online dress business in the future.
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| Women Thrive in Bangladesh Project (Phase II funded by PVH) | 9 Mar, 2026 |  Available in PDF Format | Size : 249.02 KB |
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| Women Lead in Emergencies (WLiE) Roundtable | 4 Jan, 2026 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 1.76 MB |
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| Policy Brief On Evidence Of Priorities, Nature, & Size Of Government & Donors' Investment In Girls’ Priorities and SDG-5 | 27 Sep, 2023 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 162.28 KB |
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| Resource Brief About Theoretical Overview On Social Norms | 22 Dec, 2021 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 126.32 MB |
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| The ILO Convention: Opportunity For Change | 26 Jun, 2019 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 2.86 MB |
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| Briefing Paper On Ending Violence And Harassment In The World Of Work | 28 May, 2018 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 144.02 KB |
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| Situation Analysis On Financial Inclusion For Female RMG Workers | 8 May, 2017 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 3.96 MB |
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| CARE Pathways Baseline Summary Report | 23 Oct, 2013 | Available in PDF Format | Size : 2.62 MB |
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