EPIC Group and BRAC collaborate to empower women

Headquartered in Hong Kong, EPIC Group operates manufacturing facilities in 11 locations across South & Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa; and oversees presently the quality and welfare of 25,000 workers who produce nearly 90 million garments annually.

Since 1984, the Group has been at the forefront of the garment manufacturing industry, leading with engineering and operational excellence, technology, design, and innovation to deliver high-quality products to global brands and retailers. The group conducts its business with an uncompromising commitment to the social wellbeing of its employees.

EPIC Group has called on BRAC; with its global reach and local expertise, which capitalises the many years of exceptional proficiency in skill and leadership advancements globally to provide the platform for this first-time pioneering initiative, which will hope to see over 500 employees rigorously trained, mentored, evaluated and progress through the many leadership roles at EPIC.

“The welfare, equal treatment, and empowerment of women have always been at the core of EPIC's values. We believe that partnering with BRAC will further develop our commitment to women; therefore, creating female leaders around the world and making us a supplier of the future,” said Ranjan Mahtani, EPIC Group’s founder, the CEO and chairman.  

“BRAC since the inception of Bangladesh, continues to empower women and train them to adapt to new technologies to make them job-ready for future,” said Jenefa Jabbar, director, Human Rights & Legal Aid Services and Social Compliance (Before joining BRAC, Jenefa worked for 23 years in the RMG sector).

BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist the most marginalised people in extremely poor, conflict-prone, and post-disaster settings. These include initiatives in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture, human and legal rights, and more.

BRAC’s vision is a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC acts as a catalyst, creating opportunities for people to transform their lives. The organisation has an annual expenditure of more than $1.1 billion, with the majority self-financed in Bangladesh from its enterprises and operates in 11 countries across Asia and Africa.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RKS)