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Empowerment

Confidence is the first line of defence against exploitation.

The approach

Equipping workers to stand on their own.

The Empowerment Program is designed to equip factory workers with knowledge and understanding, empowering them to overcome obstacles, stand on their own, and become a positive influence in society — while helping them avoid a life of abuse and exploitation.

HCW provides confidence-building services that help factory workers receive psychological, emotional and academic support, in order to strengthen the confidence they need to make decisions for themselves.

An empowerment workshop
Empowerment program

Five confidence-building services

HCW provides the following confidence-building services to help factory workers receive psychological, emotional and academic support in order to help strengthen their confidence.

A counseling session
Counseling

This service is offered to factory workers who need guidance and support in finding solutions to their problems.

A home visit with workers
Home Visits

Build relationships through room visits by getting to know each other, establishing trust, providing support and care during crises.

A life skills training group
Life Skills Training

These short courses are designed to help garment workers develop their skills, build self-awareness, courage, and confidence, learn how to solve everyday problems, set personal goals, and improve their quality of life.

A job training class
Job Training

This training course is designed to help factory workers who want to change careers and prepare for new job opportunities.

A mentoring session
Mentoring

This service supports students by providing guidance and encouragement in their studies.

In practice

Counseling, mentoring, and academic support

A look inside the workshops, group sessions and one-on-one support that make up the Empowerment program.

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