Addressing Period Poverty, Waste Reduction and Financial Autonomy for Women in the garment industry
Threads of Change showcases inspiring stories of positive sustainability initiatives, told through the voices of the women who led these transformative efforts.
This empathetic documentary series highlights their journeys and translates their narratives into actionable workshops, comprehensive toolkits and advocacy materials that amplify their impactful outcomes.
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Why it matters
FASHION EFFECT
ENVIRONMENT
%
1
Textile waste
10
of carbon emission
come from fashion
garbage truck / second
HUMAN COST
%
Labour cost
2 - 4
of garment
workers are
paid living
wages worldwide
in retail price
2
%
GENDER GAP
%
1
OUT OF
3
18.5
Gender pay gap
LEADERSHIP ROLES
95%
garment workers
in Cambodia
experiments
sexual assault,
harassment & violence
in garment
sector
GARMENT WORKERS
80%
Pilot Project
Transforming lives in Dhaka
TOPICS
Stitched with Dignity
Period poverty solutions
Waste to Worth
Upcycling fabric waste
Work and Lead
Career evolution
Her Account, Her Future
Financial autonomy
A Fair Chance
Living wages
Deliverables
Weaving changes
Threads of Change is about empowering women and transforming fashion through storytelling, education and scalable solutions. Further than the documentary series, WPP develops sustainability toolkits and workshops as well as communication and advocacy material.
EMPATHETIC
DOCUMENTARY
SERIES
Documentary awards
Textile fairs
Sustainability awards
Campaigns
Public speaking
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICAL TOOLKITS &
WORKSHOPS
Brands & corporations
Alignment with SDGs
Alignment with gender equity & circularity goals
Media exposure
Investors trust
Consumer engagement
Garment manufacturers
Cost saving
Employee retention
Buyer trust
Market visibility
Improved productivity
Women workers
Visibility
Community empowerment
Advocacy for their needs
NGOs & business
organisations
Policy influence
Enhanced reputation
Access to scalable solutions
COMMUNICATION
& ADVOCACY
MATERIAL
Boost ESG credibility
Amplify
sustainability impact
Reduce cost
Attract buyers
Connect women
Changemakers
Educate
future leaders