Date:
April 02, 2012
Walmart launched its Women in Factories program, a five-year initiative that will empower 60,000 women working in factories that supply products to Walmart and other retailers in India, Bangladesh, China and Central America. The program, which is being implemented in collaboration with local NGOs, will teach critical life skills related to communication, hygiene, reproductive health, occupational health and safety, identifying personal strengths and gender sensitivity. Up to 8,000 women will also receive leadership training to develop the work and life skills necessary for personal and career development. <a class="" href="/global-responsibility/womens-economic-empowerment/" title="Link: /global-responsibility/womens-economic-empowerment/">Click here</a> to learn more. <a class=""></a>