News and Events

22 May 2025

Better Work Jordan’s mental‑health project helps maintain wellbeing for workers in the garment sector

AMMAN, Jordan – At a nearby garment factory, rows of workers sit elbow‑to‑elbow, cutting and stitching fabric in perfect harmony. Between the machines’ sharp, steady hiss, softer sounds slip through: a shaky breath, a voice‑note about a feverish child, a whispered hope that this month’s pay will stretch far enough. Most operators balance two worlds—stitching …

READ MORE
20 May 2025

Stepping up from the sewing machine: building equitable leaders in Cambodia’s factories

In a warm, sunlit training room in Kompong Speu, Cambodia, laughter and discussions intertwined as 56 factories employees—including workers and management—gathered with the goal of creating a more equitable workplace. Facilitated by Mr. Kuyhang Heng, a former factory packer turned Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) Enterprise Advisor, the Male and Female Leadership Training programme reimagines workplace …

READ MORE
24 Apr 2025

Stability amid the storm: when dialogue resolves disputes and disruptions  

ABDULLAHPUR, Bangladesh – “During the recent unrest, our factory didn’t halt for a single day. We talked to our trade union for days about their demands and implemented all of them,” Mohammad Rubel says with confidence.   Rubel is the Production Manager at Basic Apparels Ltd, a garment factory located in Abdullahpur on the outskirt …

READ MORE

Please contact the communications team at communications@betterwork.org if you need help with a news story or article.

 

 

Training and Events

Loading… Loading…

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Keep up to date with our latest news and publications by subscribing to our regular newsletter.