Get Involved
HERproject is open to participation in Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Companies interested in participation should consider potential country locations and factory candidates, and should contact BSR to learn more: getinvolved@herproject.org.
Factory Program Model
The HERproject workplace program uses a peer-education training model (see HERproject Steps, below). The program is 12 months in duration and includes engagement with factory management to establish roles and responsibilities, an assessment of female workers’ health needs, peer educator trainings, and factory- based outreach activities. Programs also engage clinic staff and middle management to ensure that factory-based support is built and sustained after activities begin. The program concludes with a discussion with factory management on methods to maintain the established investment in female workers’ health.
HERproject Steps
One: Kickoff meeting and project team established
Two: Health needs assessment and peer educator selection
Three: Peer educator training
Four: Program implementation discussion with supplier
Five: Factory-based outreach activities
Six: Impact measurement
Seven: Continuity discussion
Funding Model
HERproject is funded by a combination of public and private contributions.
- BSR receives funding from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Levi Strauss Foundation, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. With this funding, BSR oversees program design, selects and manages local partner relationships, and engages international companies for participation. We also make strategic investments in local HERproject partners.
- International companies provide funding to cover the cost of program activities in their individual suppliers. These costs range from US$4000 to US$6000 per factory per year, and are given directly to the local HERproject partner.
- Suppliers absorb the costs associated with program implementation, such as staff time and meeting space for training activities. Suppliers sometimes also share program costs with international companies, or cover additional incidentals, such as HERproject partner transportation.
Her Future
The future depends on you. Make your organization part of the movement to invest in the health and prosperity of women and the world. Join HERproject or design your own program.
