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What the U.S. Foreign Aid Backlash Means for Garment Workers Worldwide
USAID actively undergirds organizations that forge long-term community, provide access to mutual aid and…
Kyrgyz Republic Apparel Factory Expands With USAID Support
Partnership with the U.S. government enabled the factory to employ more than 100 people, mostly local women.
US Grants $1.35M for 800 Fair-Wage Garment Jobs in Ghana
"We see [Africa] as being the next frontier of manufacturing for garments," said Keren Pybus, Ethical Apparel…
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American Fashion Giants Commit to Aiding Female Supply-Chain Workers
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US Bets on Apparel Sourcing in Africa With Grant to Create 2,000 New Jobs
Companies may be on the fence about whether to commit to sourcing apparel in Africa, but the U.S. seems…
AAFA and East Africa Trade Hub Pledge to Support Manufacturing Growth
It was all eyes on Africa at Sourcing at Magic this week, and the American Apparel and Footwear Association…
USAID Announces $22 Million in Financing for Safety Improvements in Bangladesh
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) signed an agreement on Wednesday in Dhaka to provide up…
USAID Announces Program to Empower RMG Workers in Bangladesh
Two years after the Rana Plaza building collapse shifted the world's attention to garment worker safety…
Southern Africa to Present Sourcing Opportunities at MAGIC
Leading apparel and footwear manufacturers from Lesotho, South Africa and Botswana are collaborating with the…
LAUNCH Seeks Sustainable Technologies Through New Innovation Challenge
LAUNCH, a global initiative dedicated to identifying innovative approaches to making society more…
USAID, AAFA and ACTIF Partner to Boost U.S.-Africa Apparel Trade
Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly becoming a popular potential region for future production. The United…
U.S. Funds Improvements Programs in Bangladesh, Skips Factory Safety
The second Bangladesh-U.S. Partnership Dialogue adjourned yesterday in Dhaka, ending on a “positive…
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