P.A.C.E.

To develop foundational Life Skills

The P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement) program, in partnership with PVH, equips female garment workers with essential life skills to achieve personal and professional success. This initiative is transitioning into the Reimagining Industry to Support Equality (RISE) program, a collaborative endeavour to advance gender equality across global garment, footwear, and home textile supply chains. RISE, spearheaded by BSR’s HER project, CARE International, ILO-IFC Better Work, and Gap Inc., strives to empower women, integrate gender equality into business practices, and catalyze systemic transformation within the industry. It emphasizes enhancing women’s agency, fostering positive gender attitudes, and building skills in health, sexual and reproductive health, and financial literacy.

4000+

P.A.C.E. qualified team members across Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

First

Apparel manufacturer to expand the P.A.C.E. program to Ethiopia and Egypt.

Our Milestones

We successfully trained more than 100 employees to become P.A.C.E. accredited trainers across Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Egypt, significantly expanding our reach and impact in these countries.

Our Milestones

In 2023, we triumphantly inaugurated the P.A.C.E. program in Egypt with 30 team members

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Before I joined the P.A.C.E. programme, I had no motivation to continue due to some personal issues, I used to come to work and just go home. During this time, I got to participate in the P.A.C.E. program. I learnt a lot about how to better balance my role as a mother while growing in my professional life. I also learnt about how to live in the community that surrounded me. The program helped me to help my son, especially to manage my finances and to make sure my future as well as his future is secure. Because of this programme, I can now manage my home life as a single mother. I don’t fear life, I can communicate well, and I am strong now, unlike before. I used to be shy, but now at work I talk to and help everyone. I started saving because of the program. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the program.

Rasika Lakmini Jayasinghe - Team Member, Hela Mawathagama

Our Targets

Through this program, our aim is to empower team members across our global footprint, enriching their lives by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead more productive and fulfilling lives.