Partners for influence
We partner with civil society groups, trade unions, and government bodies to push for better public policies and stronger protections for workers. Our country teams work closely with national advocacy organizations, while our regional and global teams support broader efforts to shift industry-wide practices.
Our regional and global partners include:
Better Work
A joint program of the International Labor Organization and the International Finance Made by Women and Better Work have a global partnership to promote equality and women’s economic advancement through shared programs and advocacy.
Business Fights Poverty
A global network focused on tackling social issues. CARE contributed to a nine-month challenge on ending workplace violence, contributing reports and research to their Toolkit for Action.
Learn more about Business Fights Poverty
Empower@Work Collaborative (EWC)
A global group including CARE, BSR’s HERproject, Gap Inc.’s P.A.C.E., and Better Work. Together, we help businesses embed women’s economic empowerment into their core practices and promote policy and systems change
Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)
An alliance of companies, trade unions, and NGOs working to promote workers’ rights around the world. CARE is an NGO member supporting stronger supply chain practices.
Fashion Revolution
A global movement pushing for a fairer, safer, more transparent fashion industry. CARE is part of their consultative committee for the Fashion Transparency Index.
Learn more about Fashion Revolution
International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP)
CARE works with ITUC-AP and its affiliates to strengthen women’s roles in trade unions and advocate for improved labor rights
Partners in industry
Garment buyers and manufacturers have the power to create change in the lives of women working in their factories and supply chains. That’s why we choose to work with employers and companies to support them to make improvements.
We also work directly with factories, brands, and retailers. These companies have a major role in shaping the experiences of women working in their supply chains—and we help them make meaningful improvements.
Factories
We help factories improve policies and working conditions, align with labor laws and international standards, and more. We also have long-standing relationships with industry associations across Asia and work to build their buy-in and commitment to taking action on key issues.
Brands and retailers
We use our research and field knowledge to help global brands:
- Understand the challenges faced by women in their supply chains
- Improve their ethical practices
- Create shared benefits for both workers and businesses