A WOMEN LED NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Change Associates Ltd. is a women-led non-profit organization committed to actively educating and empowering readymade garment workers. Established in 2010, Change collaboratively works with manufacturing companies and apparel brands to design and implement workplace based programs aimed at building respectful work environments.
We promote long-term sustainable development by sharing our knowledge and expertise through designing customized training programmes to address specific needs of the clients.
Here at Change, we believe in creating synergy through cross-sector partnership that leads to continual development of the workers in the RMG sector.

Mission

To create an industry where worker well-being and a safe working place is ensured through win-win collaboration with all stakeholders, tailoring to specific needs. Change works as the catalyst to long-term sustainable programmes, resulting in an empowered industry, for years to come.

Vision

Equipping the Bangladesh RMG sector to create the best working experience and empowering the whole community to experience good health and well-being.

Core Values

Integrity and Excellence are at our core. We remain true to our mission and work hard to provide high quality services and strategies.

Why Work With Change

  • Participatory approach that creates a win-win for management, workers and all stakeholders
  • Evidence-based programme design in accordance with the SDGs
  • Proven track record with 160+ factories
  • Cross-sector partnerships with major apparel brands, factories, NGOS, INGOs and foundations
  • Measurable impact for both management and workers
  • Engage with workers’ complete well being and livelihoods
  • Custom design of programmes
  • Trained 10,500+ peer educators
  • Levi’s Worker Well Being partner in Bangladesh
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Lives Impacted

Our Areas of Work

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Hygiene and menstruation, maternal and child health, family planning, STI and reproductive health, dietary diversity, adult nutrition. Click here to download more information.

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RESPECT & RELATIONSHIP

Communication, violence in relationships, building trust and confidentiality, stress management, power dynamics, creating enabling environments and facilitate access to services.

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FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Financial planning, budgeting, savings, wage digitization and usage of mobile money.

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CUSTOM DESIGNED PROGRAMMES

Tailor designed topics including healthcare service provision, nutrition, worker rights and responsibilities. Consultancy services provided include surveys and reporting for international organizations.

Sustainable Development Goals

Our work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and use it as a framework for implementing our programmes. This ensures we are able to better collaborate with our partners and create sustainable change for our communities.

Our Projects

Change Stories

Testimonials