September 2023

HomeNet International / 2023 (Page 5)

As part of the 8th OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, HomeNet International along with regional organisations, HomeNet South Asia and HomeNet SouthEast Asia, Women in Informal Employment Organising and Globalising (WIEGO), HomeWorkers Worldwide and Traidcraft Exchange, held a side session on February 25, 2022, titled: “A chain is...

    Kenya, Africa
    Established in 1964, Machakos Co-operative Union's primary focus was coffee marketing. Operating with 108 affiliated societies, 34 of which are engaged in coffee, the union's network encompasses more than 45,000 farmers, with 50% being women, many of whom are widows. Beyond this, the Union extends support to over...

Uganda, Africa
The initial formation included 15 women primarily engaged in the art of basket weaving. The primary objective was to establish a market for their baskets by securing orders from various buyers. Over time, additional members joined the group, leading to a continuous expansion in...

Uganda, Africa
Initiated in 1993 by Nakalyowa Sarah, this endeavor began with a quest to identify suitable markets for handcrafted items such as baskets and decorative pieces. Her search led her to the National Association of Women's Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU). The initiative's focus revolves around...

Philippines, South East Asia
HomeNet Philippines is a broad coalition of organizations representing home-based and informal economy workers, established in 2006 and officially recognized and registered in 2012. Their vision is centered on a society that upholds the human rights of all workers, irrespective of formal...