Report from July 2016 Dhaka Trip

20.10.2016

In July of 2016 SMART Myanmar sent a delegation to Dhaka, Bangladesh to initiate a first-ever exchange of knowhow on running community centers and programs for women garment workers. The group from Myanmar consisted of SMART Myanmar’s MGMA staff, staff from Thone Pann Hla and two garment workers. In Dhaka they met with representatives of Awaj Foundation, GIZ PSES, a garment factory, the staff at two different “women’s cafes” and dozens of garment workers. Below is a report summarizing the activities and observations made during this study mission: